Campers will explore nature and learn about birds, plants, bees, trees, and wildlife. Enjoy hiking and exploring the great outdoors during this five day camp for children in grades 4-6. Days of ‘76 Museum; 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; $50 for members and $55 for non-members. Reservations required. Call Deadwood History Education Director Tera Richards […]
Campers will learn the basics of archaeology, including how to set up a dig site, proper tool handling, how to identify and map artifacts, the importance of record keeping, and how artifacts are stored. This experience promises to spark student’s curiosity about the past and provide a unique opportunity for them to learn about different […]
Campers will learn the basics of archaeology, including how to set up a dig site, proper tool handling, how to identify and map artifacts, the importance of record keeping, and how artifacts are stored. This experience promises to spark student’s curiosity about the past and provide a unique opportunity for them to learn about different […]
Campers will learn the basics of archaeology, including how to set up a dig site, proper tool handling, how to identify and map artifacts, the importance of record keeping, and how artifacts are stored. This experience promises to spark student’s curiosity about the past and provide a unique opportunity for them to learn about different […]
Alex and Camille FireThunder, along with their two sons and daughter, will present on the hoop dance, including its history and meaning amongst their family as well as amongst the Lakota/Dakota people. Alex will bring his drum and will be singing live for the rest of the family to dance to the heart beat of […]
Philip Hall will discuss Two Sticks, an Ogalala Lakota Chief, who was the sole Native American executed for the murder of cowboys on February 4, 1893. On the morning of the killings at Halfway Camp, Philip Wells, the Boss Farmer for the White Clay District who was part Santee, personally led a small party to […]
Archaeological investigations of the laundress quarters at old Fort Meade illustrate how one immigrant couple survived, thrived, and died on the western frontier. Remains of a log cabin and its contents and a nearby privy tell the story of Rose Courtney, adventurous Seventh Cavalry laundress. Some 6,000 artifacts from two week-long volunteer digs provide a […]
New York Times bestselling author Chris Enss will spend a long weekend in Deadwood. On Thursday, September 19, Enss will present author and film director L.J. Martin’s newly released western Mr. Pettigrew, a film she starred in, at the Days of ’76 Museum on September 19 at 6:00 p.m. The movie preview is free; donations […]
Step into the holiday magic at the Adams House, beautifully decorated for the Christmas season! Join us for an open house-style tour on November 29-December 1, December 6-8, 13-15, and 20-22 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. All attendees will receive a free gift, and kids can enjoy a coin-collecting scavenger hunt along the way. […]
Celebrate the holiday season with a festive evening at the Days of '76 Museum! Enjoy musical entertainment by The Lonely Rangers, take part in a live auction hosted by Terry Hupp, and indulge in delicious heavy hors d’oeuvres catered by Cheyenne Crossing. A cash bar will be available to keep the spirits bright. Get Tickets […]
Step into the holiday magic at the Adams House, beautifully decorated for the Christmas season! Join us for an open house-style tour on December 6-8, 13-15, and 20-22 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. All attendees will receive a free gift, and kids can enjoy a coin-collecting scavenger hunt along the way. Don’t forget to […]
Discover the rich history behind North Rochford Road’s branch roads, Wood Place and Besant Park Road with Nancy Davis. Samuel Bessant (correct spelling), a carpenter from Southampton, England, built a stagecoach stop on what is now Besant Park Road. His family’s story is one of tragedy, survival, and eventual success, leaving audiences to ponder whether […]
