# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Discovery Thursday: The Groom's Sword and the Bride's Veil: Why we do what we do
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Wedding season is upon us here at Fort Sisseton Historic State Park, and talk about a time of tradition!

Do you know why a groom was required to wear a sword? How come we have bridesmaids, and do the bridesmaids know their true job at the wedding? When did white become the color to wear? To find out these answers, join us at this humorous Discovery Thursday event where we dive into the origins and traditions of wedding bliss... or maybe bliss isn't really the right word... 

Date: April 16, 2026
Time: 6 pm
Location: Library/Schoolhouse

This event takes place in a South Dakota State Park. An SD Park Entrance License (PEL) is required to enter all state parks. You can purchase a PEL at the front kiosk or from the host on the day of the event. Any questions, please contact us at 605.910.4465
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lake-city/discovery-thursday-the-grooms-sword-and-the-brides-veil-why-we-do-what-we-do/200029782098556
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 10

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lake City
- **state**: SD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 11907 434th Ave, Lake City, SD, United States, South Dakota 57247
- **lat**: 45.67159
- **long**: -97.51898
- **full address**: 11907 434th Ave, Lake City, SD, United States, South Dakota 57247

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Discovery Thursday: The Groom's Sword and the Bride's Veil: Why we do what we do being held?
  - **A:** Discovery Thursday: The Groom's Sword and the Bride's Veil: Why we do what we do takes place on Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 11907 434th Ave, Lake City, SD, United States, South Dakota 57247.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Discovery Thursday: The Groom's Sword and the Bride's Veil: Why we do what we do?
  - **A:** Discovery Thursday: The Groom's Sword and the Bride's Veil: Why we do what we do is organized by Fort Sisseton Historic State Park.

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