Joyce Jefferson - shown here as Sarah Campbell, 1874 Custer-expedition cook - is well known for her storytelling and interpretation of South Dakota history.

She brings to life early-day pioneers such as Sarah Campbell (Aunt Sally), Kathryne Reynolds, Lucretia Marchbanks, Mary Kercherval; who lived in the Black Hills of Dakota Territory in the 1800's and Yanktonian Katherine Davis Champman Tillman and Tripp County luminary Orlean Micheaux.

Joyce, participates in the Three Voices: Speaking From the Past, cast — which includes Geraldine (Jerry) Goes in Center and Lilah Pengra — telling the story of the 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre from three woman, three culture perspectives.

Her signature presentation “Phenomenal Woman” & Other S/Heroes has inspired and uplifted hundreds.

Joyce's lively interpretations include singing, poetry and narration.

Her past clients and venues include grade, middle and high schools & universities — The Girl Scouts — Cultural Festivals — Museums & Historical Societies — Historical Conferences …

Joyce Jefferson, a member of the National Association for Interpretation, has hundreds of presentations to her credit. Invite her to your next event.

Contact Joyce at jjcreates@rushmore.com or through the South Dakota Humanities Council.

Check out Joyce's calendar- see where she is performing or her availability for your event!

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Joyce Jefferson