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DEADWOOD – Deadwood History, Inc. and the Deadwood Historic Preservation Commission will host a series of engaging and educational summer camps designed to spark creativity, curiosity, and a love for history in students entering grades 1-6.

June 9 – 13: Jr. Inventors Camp – Create, Experiment, Innovate: Students in grades 1–3 will explore the world of invention by learning about famous inventors and creating their own imaginative projects. Through hands-on experiments and teamwork, campers will design, build, and test their very own inventions.

June 16 – 20: Young Inventors Camp – Dream It, Build It, Test It: Open to students in grades 4–6, this camp builds on the excitement of invention with more advanced challenges. Campers will dive deeper into innovation, problem-solving, and collaboration as they create original inventions from everyday materials.

July 14 – 18: Pioneer Camp: Designed for students in grades 1–6, Pioneer Camp offers a hands-on journey into the past. Campers will experience pioneer life through traditional crafts, old-fashioned games, butter and ice cream making, sewing, and even gold panning, bringing the history of Deadwood to life.

Each camp runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily. Cost is $50 for members and $55 for non-members. Space is limited and reservations are required. Scholarships are available.  For more information or to reserve a spot, contact Education Director Tera Richards at 605-578-1657.  All camps take place at the Days of ‘76 Museum, 18 Seventy-Six Drive, Deadwood.  The camps fill up, so please reserve your space today. 

Co-sponsored by the Deadwood Historic Preservation Commission, Adams-Mastrovich Family Foundation, Deadwood History, Inc., Black Hills Pioneer, Lead-Deadwood Community Fund Scholarship, Monument Health Lead-Deadwood, and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.

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Deadwood History, Inc. preserves and presents the history of Deadwood and the Black Hills through exceptional places, interactive exhibits, and engaging events.

Adams Museum, Days of ’76 Museum, Historic Adams House, Homestake Adams

Research and Cultural Center, The Brothel Deadwood, and Fassbender Photographic Collection. 

DEADWOOD – In celebration of Mother’s Day, Deadwood History, Inc. is offering free tours of the Adams Museum, the Days of ‘76 Museum, and the Historic Adams House to all mothers on Sunday, May 11, 2025.  For more information call the Adams Museum at 605-578-1714, the Days of ‘76 Museum at 605-578-1657, or the Historic Adams House at 605-578-3724.

Travel through three floors of dynamic exhibits at the Adams Museum that shine a light on Deadwood’s legends and outlaws, chronicle the city’s progress and its notorious businesses, and detail the advancement of frontier transportation.  Discover Potato Creek Johnny’s original gold nugget and explore the beautiful and unique natural history of the Black Hills.  The Adams Museum is self-guided and open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  The museum is located at 54 Sherman Street.

The Days of ’76 Museum documents the celebration and PRCA award-winning rodeo.  The museum also features exceptional exhibits of stagecoaches and carriages, historic firearms, rare Native American artifacts, and illustrates Deadwood’s enduring friendship with Buffalo Bill Cody.  The museum is self-guided and open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  The Days of ‘76 Museum is located at 18 Seventy Six Drive. Free parking is available.

The meticulously restored Queen Anne-style Victorian home was once the residence of two influential Deadwood pioneers: Harris Franklin and W.E. Adams. Step inside and discover how Deadwood evolved from a rowdy mining camp into a more refined and orderly community, as told through the personal stories of the Franklin and Adams families. Guided tours of the Historic Adams House are offered at the top of the hour from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  The Adams House is located at 22 Van Buren Street. Free parking is available.

Deadwood History is supported in part by its members, sponsors, the Deadwood Historic Preservation Commission, and the Adams-Mastrovich Family Foundation.

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Deadwood History, Inc. preserves and presents the history of Deadwood and the Black Hills through exceptional places, interactive exhibits, and engaging events.

Adams Museum, Days of ’76 Museum, Historic Adams House, Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center (HARCC), The Brothel Deadwood, and the Fassbender Photographic Collection.

DEADWOOD – Deadwood History will host a Youth Victorian Garden Party at the Historic Adams House lawn on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. The workshop is suggested for students in grades K-6 and their families. The program is free but reservations are required. Reserve your spot today by calling Deadwood History, Inc. (DHI) Education Director Tera Richards at 605-578-1657.

Children and their families will learn and play classic yard games from the past and enjoy a charming tea party – just like in the Victorian era! Sip on tea or lemonade and snack on tasty finger sandwiches and sweets while experiencing a little slice of history in a fun and fancy way.  In case of inclement weather, the party will be moved to the Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center (HARCC).

The workshop is co-sponsored by theDeadwood Historic Preservation Commission,Adams-Mastrovich Family Foundation, Deadwood History, Inc., Akrop Family Education Scholarship, Black Hills Pioneer, Lead-Deadwood Community Fund Scholarship, Monument Health Lead-Deadwood, and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. 

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Deadwood History, Inc. preserves and presents the history of Deadwood and the Black Hills through exceptional places, interactive exhibits, and engaging events.

Adams Museum, Days of ’76 Museum, Historic Adams House, Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center (HARCC), The Brothel Deadwood, and the Fassbender Photographic Collection.

DEADWOOD – Deadwood History, Inc. and the Deadwood Historic Preservation Commission will host a presentation by Brad Tennant at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center (HARCC), 150 Sherman Street, Deadwood. The event is free for members and $5 for non-members. 

The presentation by historian and humanities scholar Brad Tennant focuses largely on the White Horse Winter Count to explain events that occurred before South Dakota and the northern plains were part of the United States. Although the original winter count is located at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, replicas can also be found at the White Horse Community Center, the CRST Cultural Preservation Office in Eagle Butte, and the Timber Lake and Area Museum. In 1910, Chief Martin White Horse explained the meaning of the images, which were then interpreted and transcribed providing a pictographic history ranging from circa 1790 through 1910. 

Brad Tennant is professor emeritus and a long-time historian/humanities scholar whose research, writing, and presentations focus on South Dakota and Northern Plains history. He is a member of various local, state, and national historical organizations. In 2024, he received the West River History Conference’s Herbert Blakely Award, which is given to a “… historian making outstanding contributions to local and regional history,” and in 2003, the Center for Western Studies recognized Tennant with its Distinguished Contribution honor for the “Preservation of the Cultural Heritage of South Dakota and the Northern Plains.”

Preservation Thursday is co-sponsored by the Deadwood Historic Preservation Commission, Adams-Mastrovich Family Foundation, Deadwood History, Inc., Deadwood Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau, Celebrity Hotel, Deadwood Mountain Grand, Black Hills Pioneer, and the Saloon No. 10.                                                      

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Deadwood History, Inc. preserves and presents the history of Deadwood and the Black Hills through exceptional places, interactive exhibits, and engaging events.

Adams Museum, Days of ’76 Museum, Historic Adams House, Homestake Adams

Research and Cultural Center, The Brothel Deadwood, and Fassbender Photographic Collection.

DEADWOOD – Deadwood History, Inc. (DHI) is excited to kick off its summer season with extended hours at its historic attractions. Beginning in May, the Adams Museum and Days of ’76 Museum will be open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. through September. The Historic Adams House will offer guided tours Tuesday through Saturday until May 19, and transition to daily tours from May 20 through September, with the final tour departing at 4:00 p.m. The Brothel Deadwood follows a similar schedule, open Tuesday through Saturday until May 19, then daily starting May 20 – with guided tours available from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and the last tour departing at 6:00 p.m. For group tour reservations or additional information, please call 605-722-4800.

Admission to the Adams Museum is by donation; the Days of ’76 Museum is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 – 12 and free to children 5 and under; the Historic Adams House is $12 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 – 12 and free to children 5 and under.  Discount museum passes are available through October online at DeadwoodHistory.com or at all three museums, The Brothel Deadwood, the Deadwood Welcome Center, and the History and Information Center for $22 per adult for the Trio pass. 

Admission to The Brothel Deadwood is $15 per person.  Suggested for individuals 16 years old and older.  Purchase tickets online at DeadwoodBrothel.com or call 605-559-0231 to schedule your tour.  Tickets are also available at the museum registers and the Deadwood Visitor Centers. 

The Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center (HARCC) is open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.  Please call 605-722-4800 for more information. 

Deadwood History members receive free admission to the Adams Museum, Days of ’76 Museum, and Historic Adams House. Membership support plays a vital role in funding a wide range of museum programs, helping bring enriching historical experiences to thousands of children and adults locally and around the world. Every contribution, whether through a membership or donation, is sincerely appreciated. To become a member, visit DeadwoodHistory.com or call 605-722-4800.

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Deadwood History, Inc. preserves and presents the history of Deadwood and the Black Hills through exceptional places, interactive exhibits, and engaging events.

Adams Museum, Days of ’76 Museum, Historic Adams House, Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center (HARCC), The Brothel Deadwood, and the Fassbender Photographic Collection.

DEADWOOD – Deadwood History, Inc. will host Patsy’s Day at the Historic Adams House on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in honor of William Emery Adams’ beloved terrier, Patsy, and to benefit the Twin City Animal Shelter.  Visitors donating any pet product or who make a monetary contribution for the shelter will receive free admission to the beautifully restored 1892 Queen Anne-style home.  Tours are given at the top of the hour from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  For more information, call 605-578-3724.  Photos of cats and dogs available for adoption will be on display. For information about adopting a four-legged friend, please call the Twin City Animal Shelter at 605-584-2480.

The event is co-sponsored by the Deadwood Historic Preservation Commission, Deadwood History, Inc., and the Adams-Mastrovich Family Foundation.  

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Deadwood History, Inc. preserves and presents the history of Deadwood and the Black Hills through exceptional places, interactive exhibits, and engaging events.

Adams Museum, Days of ’76 Museum, Historic Adams House, Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center (HARCC), The Brothel Deadwood, and the Fassbender Photographic Collection.

DEADWOOD – Deadwood History’s Papermaking Youth Workshop will be held at the Days of ‘76 Museum on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The workshop is suggested for students in grades K-6. The program is free but reservations are required. Reserve your spot today by calling Deadwood History, Inc. (DHI) Education Director Tera Richards at 605-578-1657.

Unleash your child’s creativity while learning about sustainability. Kids in grades K-6 are invited to roll up their sleeves for a hands-on papermaking and recycling workshop that is as fun as it is educational. Using old mail, scrap paper, flowers, and even flower seeds, young artists will transform everyday materials into beautifully crafted, one-of-a-kind creations to take home. This engaging and eco-friendly experience fosters creativity while teaching the importance of recycling in a memorable, hands-on way.

The workshop is co-sponsored by theDeadwood Historic Preservation Commission,Adams-Mastrovich Family Foundation, Deadwood History, Inc., Akrop Family Education Scholarship, Black Hills Pioneer, Monument Health Lead-Deadwood, and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. 

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Deadwood History, Inc. preserves and presents the history of Deadwood and the Black Hills through exceptional places, interactive exhibits, and engaging events.

Adams Museum, Days of ’76 Museum, Historic Adams House, Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center (HARCC), The Brothel Deadwood, and the Fassbender Photographic Collection.

DEADWOOD – Deadwood History, Inc. and the Deadwood Historic Preservation Commission will host a presentation by Justin Koehler at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center (HARCC), 150 Sherman Street, Deadwood. The event is free for members and $5 for non-members. 

Join us for an exclusive screening of Justin Koehler’s powerful documentary, which delves into the fearless story of Nita Celaya and her pivotal role in Deadwood’s infamous 1980 brothel raid. This compelling film uncovers the town’s long-held secret, exploring the tension between tradition, morality, and survival. Through a rare interview and Celaya’s never-before-released 1980 FBI tape, her voice brings this controversial chapter to life. Don’t miss this opportunity for a deeper understanding of Deadwood’s vice. 

Justin Koehler is a South Dakota-based filmmaker whose work has appeared on PBS, History, Discovery, DIY Network, HGTV, and other major networks. His debut documentary, The Buffalo King, reached over 7.3 million homes in two months on PBS, and garnered awards on the film festival circuit.  Koehler’s follow-up documentary, Floating Horses: The Life of Casey Tibbs won Best Documentary at “Oscar’s of the Western Genre” – the 2018 Western Heritage Awards. Floating Horses was selected in over 20 film festivals, winning an award in eight of the festivals.  Koehler is an independent filmmaker and freelance editor, specializes in historical and educational films, working with the U.S. Military, National Park Service, and South Dakota Public Broadcasting. He currently produces content for the South Dakota Department of Human Services.

Preservation Thursday is co-sponsored by the Deadwood Historic Preservation Commission, Adams-Mastrovich Family Foundation, Deadwood History, Inc., Deadwood Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau, Celebrity Hotel, Deadwood Mountain Grand, Black Hills Pioneer, and the Saloon No. 10.                                                      

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Deadwood History, Inc. preserves and presents the history of Deadwood and the Black Hills through exceptional places, interactive exhibits, and engaging events.

Adams Museum, Days of ’76 Museum, Historic Adams House, Homestake Adams

Research and Cultural Center, The Brothel Deadwood, and Fassbender Photographic Collection.