E. Y. Berry Library-Learning Center contains a special collection of books, periodicals, maps, audio recordings, video recordings, and archival materials known as the Leland D. Case Library for Western Historical Studies. Case Library specializes in the history and culture of the Black Hills Region, and of South Dakota, the northern Great Plains, and the West more generally. Holdings relate to topics including Native American studies, frontier military history, pioneer history, the Black Hills National Forest, local area clubs & organizations, and late 19th century and early 20th century area photography.

The West River History Conference promotes the history and culture of West River South Dakota and the Black Hills of South Dakota and Wyoming. Papers are presented by both amateur and professional historians.