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Ace In The Hole

The Cold War lives on at Minuteman Missile NHS! Minuteman missiles held the power to destroy civilization. Yet the same destructive force acted as a nuclear deterrent which kept the peace for three decades. At Minuteman Missile it is possible to learn how the threat of nuclear war came to haunt the world.
 
Ranger guided tour of Launch Control Center Delta-01

New Park Film!

Minuteman Missile is proud to announce its new park film, Partners For Peace. This 12 minute film takes the viewer back to the Cold War era. It explains the Minuteman Missile's role in changing the face of national defense and landscape of western South Dakota. Click Here To Watch...
 
Ranger at Blast Door

"Top Secret" Tours Offered Year Round!

Minuteman Missile is offering tours during the shoulder season (March - May 1st); tours are offered daily. For more information Click Here...
 
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Stay connected with what is happening at Minuteman Missile "Like" Minuteman Missile National Historic Site today!

Visit our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/MinutemanMissileNHS
 
Minuteman Missile Junior Ranger Patch

Minuteman Missile New Junior Ranger Programs

Minuteman Missile is proud to announce the newest versions of the site's Junior Ranger Programs! Successful Junior Rangers will earn an official certificate and patch. To find out more Click Here...
 
Minuteman II missile at Launch Facility (missile silo) Delta-09

Photo Galleries

Before you take a tour at Minuteman Missile NHS visit our Photo Galleries and take a look at the two sites which make up the park: Launch Control Facility Delta-01 and Launch Facility (missile silo) Delta-09. To view the photos Click Here…
 
 

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21280 SD Hwy 240
Philip, SD 57567

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Climate

The Great Plains of Western South Dakota are a land of extremes.  Expect hot, dry summers with little rain.  Winters can range from comparatively mild with sunny days to frigid temperatures and high winds. Fall and spring bring moderate temperatures.
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Minuteman Missile groundbreaking ceremony

Did You Know?
The initial groundbreaking for the first Minuteman Missile silo in South Dakota occurred on 9/11 – September 11th, 1961.
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