Boozhoo, SiYo, Hau Koda
greetings in Ojibwe, Cherokee, Dakota

Open All Year
Summer Hours: 9-5 everyday

Note: Due to various volunteers, please call during closed days as we may be open.

Remember that all items, with a few exceptions, are handmade arts and crafts. The natural stone has many variations as well which can lead to different colors.

Our Mission

The Keepers of the Sacred Tradition of Pipemakers is a non-profit organization in Pipestone, Minnesota, that was formed in 1996 by local Native Americans and tribal leaders to protect and educate the public about the nearby pipestone quarries. 

Please Help Restore The Historic Rock Island Depot

We need help saving our historic building. Any support is welcome. Thank you, Wado, Miigwech, Pilamaya ye, Muchas gracias, Merci beaucoup, Grazie mille, vielen Dank!

Pipestone Pipes

American Indians quarry for the red pipestone. These are for many people sacred grounds,  because the pipes are used for prayer. Many believe that the pipe's smoke carries one's prayer to the Great Spirit.

Education & Workshops

We offering presentations on a variety of topics, from American Indian history and Native American storytelling to pipe making and beadwork.

Culture Camp

You always wanted to live like a Native Indian? Here is your chance. You live in a teepee, learn survival skills and identify plants and many other things...

Visit our gift shop in Pipestone

We sell native made pipes, raw stone & supplies, beadwork, books and music and lots more.

We look forward to your visit!

Visit our onlineshop worldwide

The Keepers online store is THE place to find custom-made pipes, beaded jewelry, leather and rawhide items, herbs and teas and much more. See the entire catalog here. We support Native Americans artists.

Write about us

We are closed the following Holidays
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New Years Eve & Day - Dec 31 Jan 1
First Day of Spring - March varies
Easter Day - March or April varies
Earth Day - April 22
First Day of Summer - June varies
First Day of Autumn - September varies
Native American day - October 10
Election Day - November varies
Fist Day of Winter - December varies
  • Christmas Eve & Day