Gung Hay Fat Choy! Happy Chinese New Year! Celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Snake. Participants will create a project to take home, eat Chinese style food for lunch, and be a part of a red envelope ceremony. For students in grades K-6. Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center; 11:00 a.m. – […]
Calamity’s Shindig: Deadwood History’s Fundraiser – No one threw a better party than Calamity Jane. Join us for musical entertainment by Kenny Putnam, Boyd Bristow, Mike Connor, and Guy Gullickson; Jena Sierks as the adventurous wildcat of the West, Calamity Jane, and Deadwood Alive’s Andy Mosher as Marshal Con Stapleton; heavy hors d’oeuvres catered by […]
What is the power of place? Historical happenings and the unique geography of the Black Hills continue to have an impact on the work and research at the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF). Learn how the confluence of landscape, culture, and community have shaped America’s Underground Lab with Community Relations Specialist at the Sanford Underground […]
Join us for an exclusive screening of Justin Koehler’s gripping 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 her never-before-released 1980 FBI […]
Get ready to get messy and creative! Kids in grades K-6 will dive into the world of papermaking and recycling in this hands-on workshop. Using old mail, scrap paper, flowers, and even flower seeds, they'll craft their very own unique product to take home. It’s a fun and eco-friendly way to learn about sustainability and […]
Support our furry friends. Share in this annual celebration honoring Patsy, the beloved terrier of William Emery Adams. Guests who make a donation of any pet product for the Twin City Animal Shelter will receive free admission to the Historic Adams House on April 26th. Guided tours on Patsy’s Day are hourly; the first tour […]
This presentation by historian and humanities scholar Brad Tennent 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 […]
Children and their families are invited to a Victorian Garden Party, where they’ll 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 honor of Mother’s Day, the Adams Museum, Historic Adams House, and the Days of ‘76 Museum will offer free admission to visiting mothers. Show your mom how much you love her by sharing a tour of the beautifully restored Queen Anne-style home and explore vintage wagons, carriages, and stagecoaches from 1875-1910. The Historic Adams […]
Deadwood History, Inc. (DHI) hosts a family friendly event on Tuesday afternoons during the summer. On June 3, enjoy Old West Bingo – Deadwood’s spin on traditional Bingo with a western theme and prizes. Young explorers, get ready to dig, discover, and uncover the mysteries of the past with DHI's Digging Up the Past on […]
Deadwood History, Inc. (DHI) hosts a family friendly event on Tuesday afternoons during the summer. On June 3, enjoy Old West Bingo – Deadwood’s spin on traditional Bingo with a western theme and prizes. Young explorers, get ready to dig, discover, and uncover the mysteries of the past with DHI's Digging Up the Past on […]
