Welcome to Deadwood! Dear Visitors, Thank you for choosing the beautiful Black Hills as your travel destination. The Board of Directors and Staff of the Deadwood Chamber & Visitors Bureau would like to welcome everyone who has traveled to the hills for a vacation or if you’re just passing through. We appreciate your business and look forward to seeing you in historic Deadwood. Summer is here and as always the Deadwood Chamber & Visitors Bureau has some great events planned. Check out these great events and call Black Hills Central Reservations for great room rates as well as the best packages anywhere at 1-800-344-8826. July 23 - 27 – Days of ‘76 – Come see the “Best Rodeo. No Bull” with 5 full rodeo performances and two days of historic parades. See why the Days of ’76 Rodeo has been named Best Mid-Sized Rodeo of the Year for nine straight years. Call Black Hills Central Reservations at 800-344-8826 for tickets. Aug. 22 - 25 – Kool Deadwood Nites - Relive the 50’s and 60’s with Deadwood’s largest event. This four-day event features over 600 classic cars with parades, show and shines and two days of concerts featuring the very best classic rock and roll including Paul Revere and the Raiders and the Buckinhams. Thank you again for choosing Deadwood as your travel destination. We hope to see you very soon. For more information on any Deadwood special event, check out our website at www.deadwood.com
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Area Ghost Towns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 On The Lookout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Lodging, Dining & Gaming Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Schedule Of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 & 8 Broken Boot Gold Mine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 & 11 Winners In Deadwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Mickelson Trail Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Legends of Deadwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 & 15 Deals in the Black Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Area Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 17, 18
The hourly trolley schedule is posted on backs of the Main Street Trolley signs. Memorial Day to Mid-September Sunday-Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday & Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m.
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The Days of '76 has grown into one of Deadwood's biggest festivities and annual attractions, celebrating Deadwood's historical start back in 1876 with two parades and plenty of rodeo action. The Days of '76 actually started with a grand parade, a tradition that has been built up and fostered nearly 90 years. The Days of '76 Rodeo has been named the PRCA Small Outdoor Rodeo of the Year four times and was named PRCA Midsize Rodeo of the Year each year from 2004 through 2012. The Days of '76 Rodeo was also named the 2007 Badlands Circuit Rodeo of the Year. So cowboys and cowgirls that come to buck, rope and ride in Deadwood are among the best in the country and so is the stock. Schedule of Events: 10 a.m., Tuesday July 23, PRCA Steer Roping; 8 a.m., Wednesday July 24, Timed Event Slack - $10; 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 24 PRCA Rodeo; 8 a.m., Thursday July 25, Timed Event Slack; 7 p.m., Thursday, July 25, PRCA Rodeo; 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 26, Historic Parade and Tough Enough to Wear Pink Day; 7 p.m. Friday, July 26, PRCA Rodeo Tough Enough To Wear Pink; 10 a.m. Saturday, July 27, Historic Parade; 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27, PRCA Rodeo; 7 p.m., Saturday, July 27, PRCA Rodeo final performance For rodeo tickets call 1-888-838-BULL
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Aug. 3-10
It's the biggest party of the year and it rolls through Sturgis and beyond, encompassing nearly every nook and cranny of the Black Hills. The rally is a roarin' good time in Lead, Deadwood, Spearfish and wherever you and your bike choose to be.
Kool Deadwood Nites Aug. 22-25
23rd Annual Deadwood Jam Sept. 13-14
Deadwood Trolley Schedule
91st Annual Days of '76 Celebration July 23-27
It's a four-day 50's and 60's sock hop-Deadwood style. For a retro-laden blast from the past, roll into town for Kool Deadwood Nites, featuring free concerts by headliners Paul Revere and the Raiders and The Buckinghams. Register a “kool” car or just make plans to take in all the fun. An event that brings car lovers and nostalgia buffs together for four days full of classic cars, classic music and classic fun. Enjoy parades, show and shines and free concerts on Main Street featuring the biggest names in rock 'n roll history. 2013 Summary of Events (locations and times subject to change): noon to 8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 22, car registration, Deadwood Gulch Convention Center; 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., 5th Annual Sock Hop, History and Information Parking Lot and portions of Deadwood Main Street. Friday, Aug. 23: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Deadwood Rod Run escorted tour through beautiful Spearfish or Vanocker Canyon; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., car registration, Deadwood Gulch Convention Center; free Main Street concerts starting at 5 p.m., featuring The Kid & Nic Show, DD and the Fayroh's and Paul Revere and the Raiders. Saturday, Aug. 24: 7 to 11:30 a.m. Car Registration, Deadwood Gulch Convention Center; 8 a.m. to noon, Classic Car Competition/Judging, Days of '76 Rodeo Grounds/Ferguson Field across from the First Gold Hotel; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Poker Runs throughout the Black Hills, 5 p.m. awards party at Tin Lizzie; Free Main Street concerts start at 4 p.m. on Main Street, featuring The Kid and Nic Show, DD and the Fayroh's and The Buckinghams. Sunday, Aug. 25: 7 a.m. parade line-up begins, Rodeo Grounds/ Ferguson Field and 9 a.m. parade begins with Main Street Show and Shine immediately following parade.
President Deadwood Chamber & Visitors Bureau
Trolleys run at regular intervals between all hotels, motels and other key stops throughout Deadwood. Cost per ride is $1 per person. Hours are subject to change.
Event Schedule
The Black Hills’ premier musical festival since its inception 20 years ago, the Deadwood Jam stage has featured a variety of leading musical acts. Each year, the Deadwood Jam brings a wide array of top musical talent to the Black Hills from celebrated acts to newcomers, risings stars and local talent. This year is no different, as Everclear, The Guess Who, The Young Dubliners and Morgan Frazier headline the 2013 Deadwood Jam, with many other bands adding to the two-day event. Headliner Schedule: Friday, Sept. 13, Thew Young Dubliners (gates open at 4 p.m.); Saturday, Sept. 14, The Guess Who and Everclear (gates open at 11 a.m.). More bands will be added over the summer. Come out and enjoy rock, reggae and blues for two incredible days of outdoor concerts. Plus, enjoy food, Wild West entertainment and breath-taking views of the Black Hills. Discounted tickets are now on sale -- Early bird pricing, through July 31, is $50 for two jammin’ days in Deadwood. From Aug. 1 to noon Friday, Sept. 13 $60.
Winter Schedule Sunday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. to12:00 midnight Friday & Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. For more information: City of Deadwood Trolley Department 102 Sherman St. Deadwood, SD 57732 605-578-2622
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Area ghost towns offer a glimpse into mining past, settlers’ spirit y Jaci Conrad Pearson B Black Hills Pioneer DEADWOOD – Although they probably don’t house the spooky spirits their names imply, a visit to the ruins and remains these locales feature leave one feeling, well, mystified and a little misty eyed. Tinton, Cyanide, Carbonate, Preston, Trojan, Galena, Flatiron, Dumont, Nemo, Rochford, Mystic, Rockerville. Throw out a few of these Black Hills ghost town names and locals are sure to point one in the right direction. As defined in Watson Parker’s “Black Hills Ghost Towns,” “A ghost town is any village, stage station, post office, mining camp, railroad siding or wide spot in the road that consisted of more than one family and was a named community with an existence of its own, distinct, and in addition to that of the family or principal business that it contained.” And Deadwood Historic Preservation Officer Kevin Kuchenbecker said there were a lot of them that sprung up in the Hills. “Many of the camps and communities, the early settlement into the Hills, were people looking for mining or mining materials,” Kuchenbecker said. “There were several of them. It was very competitive for several reasons. Number one, transportation wasn’t what it is today. Each of these camps or communities had their own
banks, hotels, grocery stores, they were self-contained and self-sufficient. They had to be. It took so long go get from one mining camp to another. It was quite a trip to go seven miles back then. Not like just jumping in the car and driving to Spearfish in 15 minutes, like it is today.” Kuchenbecker said that some camps also built up around mining-related activities. “Some were created for lumber. Cambria was a salt mine. Nemo was developed to serve the sawmills of Homestake. Early miners set up the communities and miners developed the area around them,” Kuchenbecker said. No matter how well established, as the mines became defunct, so did the communities and ancillary businesses around them. “As the mines closed, towns died,” Kuchenbecker said. It is hard to fathom how the settlers packed every type of store and service imaginable into what amounts to a three block area, as evidenced on fire insurance maps of camps that eventually grew into full-fledged towns. “Deadwood was made up of many mining camps and each was their own business community,” Kuchenbecker said. “For example, if you look at this one from Carbonate dated August 1887 — population 250 — you can see, there was a restaurant, meat market, bakery, bank, post office, livery, newspaper … that’s all within three or four blocks. From this one we can see that Terry had a population of 500 in 1903 with a doctor’s office, general store, stables, grocery store, livery, band room hall, public school, Methodist church, railroad and even a water system.” Knowing the level to which
these now defunct ghost towns were previously built up, it is even harder to imagine how there is absolutely no trace of human existence left in the camp areas, save a few dilapidated, worn and weathered outbuildings (in some cases, nothing) where there were once robust, thriving, bustling camps. While once entire gold mining communities awaited the ghost town hunter in the Hills, many structures are now either gone or completely in ruins. For example, the town of Trojan was abandoned in 1959 when the Bald Mountain Mine ceased operations. Roubaix, in its quiet valley, was the home of the Clover Leaf Mine, but only a few structures still remain. Rochford in Irish Gulch was the home of the old Standby Mine and the ruins of the mill are all that are left standing. What did survive, in most cases, are the cemeteries, the non-living record of the area’s gold camp days. A trip to the Preston cemetery, a beautiful hike on a narrow trail, reveals less than a dozen headstones, all of weathered wood, save one marble stone that marks a 4-year-old child’s grave. “Crook City and Roubaix cemeteries also exist,” Kuchenbecker said. So without many clues as to their whereabouts, in most cases, how are these towns traced? How are the clues gathered that lead to their discovery and location? Ghost town hunters, get ready to take notes. First, look up the sources and then try to get to the spot. Many of these vanished-into-thin-air-towns are shown on early maps of the Black Hills. Mapping done by the United States Geological Survey at the turn of the century is a fabulous record of the Black Hills. Revisions of these maps and the others based on them continue to reveal new towns and new names for old ones. Second, many old newspaper items often mention the founding of a new community or at least some identifiable place within them. But beware, sometimes the names of the locales changed over the decades. There are well over 600 ghost towns in the Black Hills, some still waiting for discovery by the tenacious ghost town hunter. Each one is a place where the soul of the past is strong, places that the passing years have long since forgotten and the ambitions, purposes and populations which originally gave them their community existence, all laid to rest. Nevertheless, among the ruins and memories that still inhabit them, their spirits – call them ghosts, if you will – can sometimes still be seen and the untamed spirit of the area, savored.
Preston, once a mining boom town, has long since been abandoned and is among the many ghost towns of the Black Hills. Pioneer photo by Jaci Conrad Pearson
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On the
Lookout
By Jaci Conrad Pearson Black Hills Pioneer LEAD – I’m always on the lookout for new adventures in the beautiful Black Hills, especially in the summer time when I can hardly stand to stay indoors. For this assignment, I truly landed the best lookout in the land – a historic forest fire lookout, no less and it’s located just four miles southwest of Lead in the Black Hills National Forest. Although there are many of these fire lookouts scattered throughout the Black Hills, in its day, my destination, the Terry Peak Lookout, was among the highest lookout points in the Northern Black Hills, but it is no longer in use. Traveling southwest of Lead toward Cheyenne Crossing, approximately four miles, a turn to the right, proceeding north on Terry Peak Summit Road is the ticket to a 7,064-foot, four state bird’s eye view of the beautiful Black Hills and beyond. The road dead ends at the lookout parking area and the path to the top is marked with a vintage brown sign marked “LOOKOUT.” A 45-stone-stairstep climb later the actual
lookout is encountered. I was greeted by a wide array of butterflies fluttering everywhere. They were big and they were bountiful. This could’ve had something to do with the wide assortment of colorful wildflowers in bloom on the pathway. Anyway, I’ve never seen anything like it. After stopping to click a few pics, it was onward and upward, a 29-stair climb to the top of the 10-foot vintage stone and cement building’s wooden lookout deck, a viewing platform. After getting my bearings about me, once again — this locale truly towers above the terrain — I took in breathtaking views from all four sides. To the north, I watched the toy-like trucks crawling like ants through the twists and turns of the Wharf Mine operation. To the east, I took in the town of Lead and its mining buildings. To the south, Harney Peak and Bear Butte. To the west, I took in Inyan Kara Mountain in Wyoming. And then I started looking at the massive, humongous radio towers that made me feel like I was on the moon, Mars, somewhere other than earth….
Don’t even bother with this one on a rainy or foggy day. You won’t realize the incredible views, otherwise. Also, be sure and bring your binoculars for and incredible 360-degree view of the Black Hills and neighboring vicinities. Curious about this fabulous historic find and following a little bit of research, I discovered that there are more than 20 former fire lookouts in the Black Hills, some still standing and some still remnants, located in: Veteran, Custer Peak (seven miles south of Lead, elevation 6804 feet), Crow’s Nest Peak, Flag Mountain, Castle Peak, Seth Bullock Peak, Norris Peak, Boulder Hill, Summit Ridge, Signal Hill, Bear Mountain, Harney Peak, Lakota Peak, Elk Mountain, Mt. Coolidge, Cicero Peak, Rankin Ridge, Battle Mountain, Parker Peak and Pilger Peak. Other South Dakota fire lookout locations include Porcupine Butte, Eagle Nest Butte, Lacreek and South Tower. For starters, check out Terry Peak Lookout and be sure and set your sights high.
Shown are some views from the Terry Peak Lookout. Pioneer photos by Jaci Conrad Pearson Destination Deadwood and the Black Hills
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Event Schedule Continued from pg. 2 Oktoberfest Oct. 4-5
Join the crew in Deadwood as they celebrate Oktoberfest in the Wild West. Enjoy live German music, free food and dancing. Bring the whole family and witness the now famous “Wiener Dog Races" and Beer Barrel Games!
Spearfish 125th Birthday Celebration Over the summer and into the fall
Come be a part of the city's 125th birthday activities by helping celebrate the past, present and future of Spearfish! There are many opportunities for community involvement coming in the next few months, so feel free to join in the fun. The Sesquicentennial (125th) Celebration will culminate with the grand finale weekend Sept. 13-15 and will include various activities and events for families, kids and adults. Buttons & Booklets & History Galore! June - Sept. 15 See local historic memorabilia on display at the Grace Balloch Library and pick up a 125th Birthday Celebration button for $1. Also available are booklets highlighting Spearfish Historic Homes and Sites. Spearfish History Hunt July 1 - Aug. 31 A self-guided fun activity for a family or group where participants visit various informational plaques posted
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on Main Street. Each plaque describes various building histories that hold answers to clues that are part of the "hunt." Starting July 1, pick up your History Hunt card at the Spearfish Library, Chamber of Commerce or Recreation Center, and return your card to the library when completed. Small prizes given for those that finish. Free parking is available downtown and this activity is handicapped accessible. Street Parade, Ice Cream Social & Inner Tube Parade 1 p.m., July 4 4th of July Parade will culminate with the annual Ice Cream Social at the Spearfish City Park, followed by a decorated inner tube parade starting at 2:45 p.m. The floating parade is free and open to anyone who wants to decorate themselves and inner tubes to the theme “125th Birthday Style." Tubers will enter the creek at the location marked near the South park shelter and exit where marked on the creek bank, just before the falls. No registration is required - just show up with your tube creation and have fun! National Day of the American Cowboy 2 p.m. July 20-21 High Plains Western Heritage Center, located at 825 Heritage Drive in Spearfish, will host the National Day of the American Cowboy with displays both days and a 2 p.m. special program on Saturday. Historical Tours 10 a.m. to noon, Sept. 7 Free Tours of 3 Historic Homes and one Church. Take the tour in any sequence you like of: Spearfish Church of All Angels / Episcopal, 1044 Fifth St.; William Driskill House owned by Betty Anderson 335 Canyon St.; Davis/Welch
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House owned by June Hitson 345 Main St.; Daniel F. Toomey House owned by Main Street Realty 1011 Main. Free Hydro Electric Plant Tours 1 - 5 p.m. Sept. 13 Built in 1910 to provide power to the Homestake Mine in Lead and the Sawmill in Spearfish, the plant is a living testament to the industrial spirit of our community pioneers. Directions: From Colorado Boulevard, take Highway 14a and turn right at Winterville Road and go 1/4 mile to Canyon Street. Follow the signs along the nature path for a short 1/4 mile walk to the plant. Sept. 14 Elkhorn Ridge Historic Anderson Ranch 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. & Historic School House Tour (1:30 to 4:30 p.m.) Rose Hill Cemetery Walk, 2 to 4 p.m., Featuring historic portrayal of nine local residents Main Street Celebration, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Two stages will feature local bands and performances throughout the day. Area students will be mingling about and dressed in historic/vintage attire. Visit the historic preservation display table or pick up a special souvenir from one of the many unique Main Street shops. Games and activities for children. The day will culminate with an evening concert. 125th Birthday Party & Family Picnic, Spearfish City Park Sept. 15 10 a.m. Antique Car display; 11 a.m., Community Church Service, Spearfish City Park Bandshell; Noon, Family Picnic, featuring games and activities for the whole family, including sack races, stage entertainment and more; 1:45 p.m., birthday cake will be served.
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Hotel & Motel Lodging
Deadwood Mountain Grand 1906 Deadwood Mountain Dr Deadwood, SD 57732 (605) 559-0386 deadwoodmountaingrand.com Deadwood’s only Boutique Hotel. The new 98-room luxury hotel is perched on a hill overlooking Historic Deadwood. Three executive king rooms along with five king suites deliver the most breathtaking views in town. Linger and enjoy the views at the creek side lobby, or enjoy an invigorating visit to the swimming pool and fitness center. You will enjoy everything from the on-site 250 car parking garage, to the world-class concierge service.
877-722-1800 www.elkhornridgervresort.com Located in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota, and ideally located minutes from historic Deadwood, legendary Sturgis, and Spearfish on Interstate 90 at Exit 17. An upscale RV Resort and Campground with 186 RV Sites, 36 Cabin Sites, Shower & Laundry Facilities, Swimming Pool, Hot tubs, Playground, Gift Shop and General Store, lighted tennis & basketball courts, horseshoe pits and an event center for groups of all sizes. Enjoy breakfast or lunch in the Lodge at the Corner Café.
Elkhorn Ridge RV Resort & Cabins 20189 US Hwy 85 Spearfish, SD 57783 605-722-1800
First Gold Hotel 270 Main Street Deadwood, SD 57732 605-578-9777
Aught Six Grille (Deadwood Mountain Grand) 1906 Deadwood Mountain Dr Deadwood, SD 57732 (605) 559-0386 deadwoodmountaingrand.com Have a light lunch or a moonlit dinner on the Aught 6 Grille’s deck overlooking Whitewood Creek. Or sit down inside to enjoy a quiet dinner of slow-roasted prime rib, fresh walleye or baked ziti -accompanied by one of the nearly 60 wines on our extensive wine list.
Chef inspired menu, filled with unique appetizers, exquisite Seafood, Certified Angus Ranch House Steaks, and Chef Richard’s signature cuisine. The Deadwood Grille features an extensive wine selection, paired with our professional and courteous staff, to ensure you have a great dining experience. Open daily for breakfast and Dinner.
The Deadwood Grille (Located inside The Lodge at Deadwood) 100 Pine Crest Lane, Deadwood (Located on Hwy. 85 across from Tatanka) 605-571-2120 877-DWD-LODG www.DeadwoodLodge.com Enjoy the distinctive flavor of our
Deadwood Mountain Grand 1906 Deadwood Mountain Dr Deadwood, SD 57732 (605) 559-0386 deadwoodmountaingrand.com Get away to our Vegas-like casino play. Come visit Deadwood’s newest and most exclusive, stateof-the-art gaming locale. Our floor features more than a dozen of the latest slot games. With more than 200 machines in all to choose from and exciting table games like Blackjack, Three-Card Poker, and Texas Hold ‘Em. Table games will be open 24 hours on Friday-Saturday
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800-274-1876 www.firstgold.com Over 200 deluxe hotel accommodations, 24 hour gaming halls, dining room, Banquet and meeting rooms available. Full service lounge. On-site parking. Mineral Palace Hotel & Gaming 601 Historic Main Street Deadwood, SD 57732 1-800-847-2522 www.mineralpalace.com Located in the heart of historic Deadwood, the complex includes a grand and gracious 75-unit hotel, casino, a first-class restaurant saloon, liquor store, gift shop and free onsite parking for our patrons. Whether you’re partaking in Deadwood’s legendary gaming halls, exploring the stunning backcountry of the Black
Dining
Gem Steakhouse (Mineral Palace Hotel & Gaming) 601 Historic Main Street Deadwood, SD 57732 1-800-847-2522 www.mineralpalace.com The Gem Steakhouse and Saloon offers hand-cut steaks and fine wine in a fun atmosphere. The Gem’s menu is based on the real-life characters featured in the well-known Deadwood television series. Our angus ribeyes, filets and sirloins have been aged at least 21 days. Our
delicious specialties include garlic ribeye and bleu sirloin. We also serve delicious buffalo meat from animals that are handselected from our own South Dakotaraised herd. Gold Nugget Buffet (First Gold Hotel & Gaming) 270 Main Street Deadwood, SD 57732 605-578-9777 800-274-1876 www.firstgold.com 3 Buffets served every day in the Golden Nugget Buffet rooms. USDA Coice Prime Rib served nightly and on Friday & Saturday Prime Rib & Crab. Deli opens nightly. Oggie's Sports Bar & Emporium (Located inside The Lodge at Deadwood) 100 Pine Crest Lane, Deadwood
Gaming
only. Sunday-Thursday will open at 11:00 am.
First Gold Hotel & Gaming 270 Main Street Deadwood, SD 57732 605-578-9777 800-274-1876 www.firstgold.com Eleven casinos featuring over 300 slot machines ranging from $0.01 to $25, Blackjack, 3-Card Poker and Mississippi Stud (5-card poker game) Mineral Palace Hotel & Gaming 601 Historic Main Street Deadwood, SD 57732
1-800-847-2522 www.mineralpalace.com Exciting times await you, featuring more than 350 slot machines! Test your skills at blackjack, 3-card poker or double-deck black jack. Mineral Palace Progressive Slots have a 95% payout! We also offer penny, nickel, quarter, dollar, five dollar and twenty-five dollar slot machines. The Lodge at Deadwood 100 Pine Crest Lane, Deadwood (Located on Hwy. 85 across from Tatanka) 605-571-2131 877-DWD-LODG www.DeadwoodLodge.com
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Hills or enjoying a romantic rendezvous, our tastefully appointed guest rooms and suites offer welcome and luxurious comforts. The Lodge at Deadwood 100 Pine Crest Lane, Deadwood (Located on Hwy. 85 across from Tatanka) 605-584-4800 877-DWD-LODG www.DeadwoodLodge.com We offer 140 luxury rooms and suites and Deadwood’s largest indoor water play land. The Lodge also features Oggies Sports Bar, the casual finedining of the Deadwood Grille, the Deadwood Convention Center with full banquet services, a 24 hour fitness center, and a spacious Las Vegas style casino.
(Located on Hwy. 85 across from Tatanka) 605-571-2120 877-DWD-LODG www.DeadwoodLodge.com Offering an extensive menu, Oggie’s Sports Bar is a great place to meet your friends and share some spirits as you are surrounded by 12 HD TVs, where you can catch the game, or just check scores while playing pool or darts. Open daily at 10:30am. Slime Plant Bar & Lounge (Deadwood Mountain Grand) 1906 Deadwood Mountain Dr Deadwood, SD 57732 (605) 559-0386 deadwoodmountaingrand.com Entertainment every night, and the menu includes tasty appetizers, salads and a nice variety of pizzas. Wash it all down with a cool Mother Lode Margarita or a couple of the ever-popular Slimeball Shots.
Opened in Dec of 2009, the Lodge offers a spacious and comfortable Las Vegasstyle casino with free on-site parking. The casino features over 260 slot games, 12 table games, roulette, the Rounder’s Poker Room and the Essentials Gift shop. Receive complimentary bottled beer and well drinks while playing at the tables. VFW 10 Pine Street Deadwood, SD 57732 605-722-9914 9:30am-12:00am Slots, liquor, live music monthly. Bingo every Monday at 6:45pm.
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Schedule of Events
JULY
JULY 2 Trolley on the Trail 1:00 pm Trolley rides allow those with physical limitations to experience the beautiful George S. Mickelson Trail. The rides are approximately four hours long. Reservations are required, and each person reserving a space on the trolley will be required to have a handicapped-parking permit. One assistant is allowed to accompany this person, if needed. For more information, contact the NeighborWorks Dakota Home Resources 605-578-1401 www.neighborworksdhr.org 795 Main St. Deadwood, SD 57732 JULY 3-6 Annual 4th of July Gold Camp Jubilee Days Parade, Fireworks, Vendors, Games, Entertainment Wednesday, July 3 5:00 pm — Beer Tent/Vendors open 5:30 pm — Fast Four Walk/Run 6:00 pm — Volleyball Tournament 6:00 pm — 3 on 3 Basketball 7:00 pm — Live Entertainment Thursday, July 4 7:00 am — Pancake Feed, Rod & Gun Club 9:00 am — Horseshoe Tournament, Rod & Gun Club 10:00 am — Volleyball Tournament cont. 10:00 am — Vendors/Beer Tent opens 12:00 pm — Free Kids Games 1:00 pm — Kids Musical Entertainment – Phil Baker 3:00 pm — Parade in Deadwood 2:00-5:00 pm — Entertainment 4:00 pm — Parade in Lead 4:00-8:00 pm — Live Entertainment – Mesa Drive 8:30-9:30 pm — Northern Hills Community Band, Band Shelter Dusk — Fireworks Friday, July 5 5:00 pm — Beer Tent opens 6:30 pm — Poker Tournament 7:00 pm — Thirsty Fish Saturday, July 6 9:00 am — Mile High Show & Shine 12:00-4:00 pm — Entertainment – Les Roselles & the Straight Shooters All events take place at Manuel Brothers Park unless otherwise stated. Lead Area Chamber of Commerce 605-584-1100 www.leadmethere.org Lead, SD 5775 JULY 3 Cowboy Band Concerts 12:00-1:00 pm, Herrmann Park 2:00-3:00 pm, Band shell Herrmann Park 5:00 pm, Black Hills Roundup Ranch Rodeo BBQ www.bellefourchechamber.org Belle Fourche, SD 57717 JULY 3-6 94th Black Hills Roundup Rodeo Northstar Amusements Carnival –
July 3-7, Downtown Belle Fourche All events take place at the Roundup Grounds unless otherwise stated. Wednesday, July 3 6:30 am — Concessions open 8:00 am — Steer Roping 1:30 pm — Miss Rodeo horsemanship competition, Besler’s Arena 3:00 pm — Cattle Drive down Main Street 3:00 pm — Beer Tent opens 5:45 pm — Mutton Busting 6:30 pm — Introduction of Ranch Rodeo Teams 7:00 pm — Ranch Rodeo Following the Rodeo — Free Concert - Ruckus Thursday, July 4 10:30 am — Parade 2:00 pm — Concessions and Beer Tent open 2:45 pm — Mutton Busting 3:30 pm — Miss rodeo SD “Lady in Waiting” coronation 3:55 pm — Honoring Our Troops – A military Tribute 4:00 pm — 1st Performance of the BH Roundup Following the Rodeo — Free Concert – Lexi Larson Friday, July 5 8:00 am — PRCA Slack 2:00 pm — Texaco Country Music Showdown, Herrmann Park 5:00 pm — Concessions and beer tent open 6:55 pm — Honoring Our Troops – A military tribute 7:00 pm — 2nd Performance of the BH Roundup Calf Scramble during intermission Fireworks following the rodeo Saturday, July 6 4:30 pm — Stars of the Rodeo unite 5:00 pm — Concessions open 6:55 pm — Honoring Our Troops – A military tribute 7:00 pm — 3rd Performance of the BH Roundup Calf scramble and ranch rodeo bronc riding championship during intermission Following the Rodeo — Free Concert – Lexi Larson Roundup Rodeo Grounds Belle Fourche 605-892-2676 www.bellefourchechamber.org Belle Fourche, SD 57717 JULY 4 Independence Day Parade & Community Ice Cream Social 1:00 pm 13th Annual Independence Day Parade, Community Ice Cream Social & Entertainment, and the Spearfish Creek Inner Tube Parade Main Street & City Park (800) 626-2626 www.spearfish.sd.us Spearfish, SD 57783 JULY 5 Downtown Friday Nights 6:00 pm Every Friday night all summer long. Great music, lots of food, tons of shopping and a big area just for the kids. www.downtownspearfish.com Spearfish, SD 57783
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JULY 6 8TH Mile High Show N’ Shine 9:00-11:00 am — Sign Up 10:00 am-2:00 pm — Judging 4:00 pm — Awards Live music and games for all. Rodney 605-584-2726, Eric 605-7170485, Larry 605-722-2817 Manuel Brothers Park Lead, SD 57754 JULY 6-21 Seth Bullock: The Spirit of the West 11:30 am-1:30 pm Gordy Pratt will portray frontiersman Seth Bullock. Pratt’s performance includes original songs and stories about Bullock that bring the history of Dakota Territory to life, as seen by one of the region’s legendary personalities. Admission by donation. Adams Museum 605-578-1714 www.adamsmuseumandhouse.org 54 Sherman Street Deadwood, SD 57732
JULY 9 Lead Live Outdoor music, vendors, food and fun for the whole family. 5:30-6:30 pm — Steve Thorpe (folk), Opera House Courtyard 6:30-8:00 pm — Cimarron (country & classic rock), Silver Star Stage Downtown Lead Area Chamber of Commerce 605-584-1100 www.leadmethere.org 160 W. Main St. Lead, SD 57754 JULY 10 Randy Travis Concert 8:00 pm Deadwood Mountain Grand 605-559-1187 www.deadwoodmountaingrand. com 1906 Deadwood Mountain Dr. Deadwood, SD 57732 JULY 11 Book Signing 10:00 am–1:00 pm Ann Charles will be signing copies of her books, Nearly Departed in Deadwood, Optical Delusions in Deadwood, Dead Case in Deadwood and Better Off Dead in Deadwood. Charles is an award-winning author in mystery, paranormal, comedy and romance. Adams Museum 605-578-1714 www.adamsmuseumandhouse.org 54 Sherman Street Deadwood, SD 57732 July 13 Neutrino Day 8:30 am-4:00 pm Free Science Festival featuring kids activities, science talks, hoist-room tours, talk live in high-def with scientists working underground. Free shuttles from Homestake Visitor Center. Sanford Underground Research Facility 605-722-8650 www.sanfordlab.org Lead Area Chamber of Commerce 605-584-1100 www.leadmethere.org
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JULY 18-20 Black Hills Corvette Classic Guided Tours, Auto-X Racing, Weekend Long Poker Run, Ladies Style Show, Spearfish Canyon Dream Cruise, Vette Street USA & Peoples Choice Car Show www.BlackHillsCorvetteClassic.com Spearfish, SD 57783 JULY 19 Picnic on the Lawn: Sounding the Black Hills: A Tourist Acoustemology of the American West 12:00–1:00 pm Join Jennifer Heuson, graduate student at New York University, as she discusses the anthropological notion of ‘acoustemology’. Heuson will also talk about its implications for heritage tourism in the American West. Heuson will trace how various natural, technological and human sounds (such as howling wolves, yodeling cowboys, out-of-tune pianos and steam trains) shape the tourist experience, producing what she calls ‘sonic heritage.’ Bring a lunch and enjoy the Historic Adams House lawn. Admission by donation. In case of inclement weather, the lecture will be moved to the Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center (HARCC). Historic Adams House 605-722-4800 www.adamsmuseumandhouse.org 22 Van Buren Avenue Deadwood, SD 57732 JULY 19-21 Festival in the Park The Festival features over 150 craft, arts and 25 food booths with an emphasis on handmade arts and crafts. Other features include free on stage entertainment, children’s activities, artist demonstrations and the ”Watering Hole” Refreshment Garden. 4:00-8:00 pm Friday 9:00 am-7:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am-4:00 pm Sunday Spearfish City Park 605-642-7973 line 5 www.spearfishartscenter.org Spearfish, SD 57783 July 23-27 91st Annual Days of ’76 Rodeo Truly the “Best Rodeo. No Bull”. Tuesday, July 23 10:00 am — PRCA Steer Roping Wednesday, July 24 Military Appreciation Night 8:00 am — Timed Event Slack 7:00 pm — PRCA Rodeo Thursday, July 25 8:00 am — Timed Event Slack Followed by — Barrel Racing Slack 7:00 pm — PRCA Rodeo Friday, July 26 Tough Enough to Wear Pink Day 1:30 pm — Historic Parade 7:00 pm — PRCA Rodeo Saturday, July 27 10:00 am — Historic Parade 1:30 pm — PRCA Rodeo 7:00 pm — PRCA Rodeo www.daysof 76.com
For rodeo tickets call 1-888-838BULL Deadwood, SD 57732 JULY 26 Kip Moore Concert 10:00 pm Deadwood Mountain Grand 605-559-1187 www.deadwoodmountaingrand. com 1906 Deadwood Mountain Dr. Deadwood, SD 57732 JULY 27 Merle Haggard Concert 10:00 pm Deadwood Mountain Grand 605-559-0386 www.deadwoodmountaingrand. com 1906 Deadwood Mountain Dr. Deadwood, SD 57732 JULY 28 Bill Burr – Comedian 8:00 pm Deadwood Mountain Grand 605-559-0386 www.deadwoodmountaingrand. com 1906 Deadwood Mountain Dr. Deadwood, SD 57732 JULY 29 Book Signing 11:00 am–1:00 pm Deadwood History will host local authors Mark Shadley and Josh Wennes. Shadley and Wennes will be signing copies of their book, Haunted Deadwood: A True Wild West Ghost Town. Adams Museum 605-578-1714 www.adamsmuseumandhouse.org 54 Sherman Street Deadwood, SD 57732
AUGUST AUGUST 2 Downtown Friday Nights 6:00 pm Every Friday night all summer long. Great music, lots of food, tons of shopping and a big area just for the kids. www.downtownspearfish.com Spearfish, SD 57783 AUGUST 3 Chalk in the Park 8:00 am-4:00 pm Artist will come together to use chalk to create artwork on the sidewalk. Each artist will get a 4ft by 4ft square to create a masterpiece. A child’s chalk land will be available to children to make pictures for viewing. Herrmann Park Belle Fourche Chamber 605-892-2676 www.bellefourchechamber.org Belle Fourche SD, 57717 AUGUST 5-11 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Sturgis Chamber of Commerce 605-347-2556 www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com Junction Ave. Sturgis, SD 57785
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AUGUST 5 Legends Ride A 50-mile ride from Deadwood to Sturgis to help raise money for regional charities. Celebrities lead the ride to the legendary Buffalo Chip, where a private reception is followed by a headlining concert. Deadwood Chamber of Commerce 605-578-1876, 1-800-999-1876 www.deadwood.com Deadwood, SD 57732 AUGUST 6 Creedence Clearwater Revisited Concert 8:00 pm Deadwood Mountain Grand 605-559-0386 www.deadwoodmountaingrand. com 1906 Deadwood Mountain Dr. Deadwood, SD 57732 AUGUST 13 Lead Live Outdoor music, vendors, food and fun for the whole family. 5:30-6:30pm — Paul Kopco (classic rock & oldies), Opera House Courtyard 6:30-8pm — Dylan Lewis (folk/blue grass), Silver Star Stage Downtown Lead Area Chamber of Commerce 605-584-1100 www.leadmethere.org 160 W. Main St. Lead, SD 57754 AUGUST 14-17 Butte/Lawrence County Fair 605-892-4740 Nisland, SD AUGUST 16 Picnic on the Lawn: Hiding in the Shadows 12:00–1:00 pm For the last 150 years, a rag-tag collection of cop-killers, common crooks, muggers and their molls have made their way across the vast expanses of South Dakota’s contribution to the Great Plains. It remains one of the last best places to hide. Come along on a ride through yesteryear, when outlaws roamed the prairies and hid out in the Black Hills, tempting fate and frequently taking their last breath at the end of a rope or the wrong end of a loaded gun. Explore Outlaw Tales of South Dakota with author Tom Griffith. Bring a lunch and enjoy the Historic Adams House lawn. Admission by donation. In case of inclement weather, the lecture will be moved to the Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center (HARCC). (HARCC). Historic Adams House 605-722-4800 www.adamsmuseumandhouse.org 22 Van Buren Avenue Deadwood, SD 57732 AUGUST 18 Leading Ladies Marathon & Half Marathon
6:00 am All-woman race through Spearfish Canyon. www.leadingladiesmarathon.com Spearfish, SD 57783
AUGUST 22-25 Kool Deadwood Nites Great Cars, Great Fun And Great Music!!! Thursday. August 22 6:00-9:00 pm — People’s Choice Award Voting, History and Information Center Parking Lot and portions of Main Street. 7:00-10:00 pm — 6th Annual Sock Hop, History and Information Parking Lot and on Main Street 9:00 pm — Results of People’s Choice (during Sock Hop) – History and Information Center Parking Lot. Friday, August 23 10:00 am-2:00 pm — Deadwood Rod Run, Escorted tours through the beautiful Black Hills. 5:00 pm — FREE Main Street Concerts begin! Featuring The Kid & Nic Show, DD and the Fayroh’s and PAUL REVERE & THE RAIDERS! Saturday, August 24 8:00 am-12:00 pm— Classic Car Competition/Judging, Days of ’76 Rodeo Grounds/Ferguson Field across from First Gold 9:00 am — Classic Collector Car Auction, Open Cut Parking Lot in Lead 10:00 am-4:00 pm — Poker Runs, throughout the Black Hills. 12:00 pm— Tin Lizzie free entertainment begins 5:00 pm — Poker Run awards party at Tin Lizzie, lower Main Street 4:00 pm — FREE Main Street Concerts begin! Featuring DD and the Fayroh’s, The Super 55s, The Kid & Nic Show and THE BUCKINGHAMS! Sunday, August 25 9:00 am — Parade begins Show and Shine, Main Street, immediately following the parade 9:00 am — Classic Collector Car Auction, Deadwood Gulch Gaming Resort Convention Center 11:00 am —Awards, Parking lot at the History and Information Center ***For information on the Classic Collector Auctions, call (605) 348-1369 or visit www. mcphersonauction.com. Deadwood Chamber of Commerce 605-578-1876, 1-800-999-1876 www.deadwood.com Deadwood, SD 57732 AUGUST 23 Book Signing 11:00 am–1:00 pm Deadwood History will host author Leo E. Orme. Orme will be signing copies of his book Historic Barns of Lawrence County, SD. Adams Museum 605-578-1714 www.adamsmuseumandhouse.org 54 Sherman Street Deadwood, SD 57732 AUGUST 28-SEPTEMBER 1 Sturgis Mustang Rally Wednesday, August 28 1:00-6:00 pm — Military & Veteran’s
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Tribute Ride 6:00-7:00 pm — Live Band - Misfits, Thunder Dome 7:00-9:00 pm — Mustang Rodeo Thursday, August 29 10:00 am-5:00 pm — Mustang Fun Run, begins at Thunder Dome 6:00-7:00 pm — Burn-out Competition, Thunder Dome 7:00-9:00 pm — Launch Box Competition, Thunder Dome Friday, August 30 8:00 am-5:00 pm — Black Hills Poker Run begins at Thunder Dome 1:00-5:00 pm — Auto Cross-1st round qualifications, Thunder Dome 6:00-9:00 pm — Barrel Racing Competition, Lynn’s Dakotamart 9:00 pm-12:00 am — Pub Crawl, Sturgis Bars Saturday, August 31 10:00 am-4:00 pm — Show & Sine Competition, Main Street 11:00 am — Main Street photo 1:00-3:00 pm — Mustang Auction, Knuckle Saloon 4:30 pm — Drag Racing, Sturgis Dragway 5:00 pm — Mustang Parade, Main St. 6:00-11:00 pm — Mustang Drag Racing, Sturgis Dragway Sunday, September 1 8:00 am-12:00 pm — AutoCross Competition-2nd Round 1ualifications, Thunder Dome 1:00-5:00 pm — Auto-Cross-Finals Citywide www.sturgismustangrally.com Sturgis, SD 57785 AUGUST 30 The Reunion Beatles Concert 8:00 pm Deadwood Mountain Grand 605-559-1187 www.deadwoodmountaingrand. com 1906 Deadwood Mountain Dr. Deadwood, SD 57732 AUGUST 31 – SEPTEMBER 7 Medora to Deadwood Trail Ride The historic Medora to Deadwood Trail Ride begins in Buffalo, South Dakota, on August 31. Riders on horses, teams of horses, mules or oxen and wagons will arrive in Medora, North Dakota, on September 7. The ride is limited to 300 participants. The ride will benefit Deadwood History’s Days of ’76 Museum and the Billings County Museum in Medora, North Dakota. Days of ’76 Museum Karin - 605-578-1657 www.daysof76museum.com 18 76th Drive Deadwood, SD 57732
SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 7 Don Williams Concert 8:00 pm Deadwood Mountain Grand 605-559-1187 www.deadwoodmountaingrand. com 1906 Deadwood Mountain Dr. Deadwood, SD 57732
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September 13-14 23rd Annual Deadwood Jam Rock, reggae and blues fill the Black Hills for two incredible days of outdoor concerts. Plus, enjoy food, Wild West entertainment and breath-taking views of the Black Hills. Friday, September 13 4:00 pm — Gates open The Young Dubliners Saturday, September 14 11:00 am — Gates open The Guess Who Everclear More band announcement to come Deadwood Chamber of Commerce 605-578-1876, 1-800-999-1876 www.deadwood.com Deadwood, SD 57732 SEPTEMBER 17 The Buffalo King 7:00 pm Follow James (Scotty) Philip from his meager upbringing to his success in saving the American bison from extinction. An original preservationist in the 1890s, Philip disdained the wanton slaughter of buffalo and used this dark moment in history as a driving force for something greater. Admission charged for non-members. Days of ’76 Museum Mary Adams Program Room Karin - 605-578-1657 www.daysof76museum.com 18 76th Drive Deadwood, SD 57732 SEPTEMBER 19 Preservation Thursday: Custer in the Dakotas: Last Campaigns of a Legend 12:00 pm South Dakota Humanities Council Speaker’s Bureau Scholar, Jeff Barnes, will review the final three years of George Custer in Dakota Territory. This historical tour includes Custer’s 1873 march up the Missouri and subsequent Yellowstone Expedition, the 1874 exploration of the Black Hills and the 1876 campaign culminating in his defeat and death at Little Bighorn. Admission by donation. Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center 605-722-4800 www.adamsmuseumandhouse.org 150 Sherman St. Deadwood, SD 57732 SEPTEMBER 20-22 South Dakota Festival of Books South Dakota’s premiere literary event, the 11th annual Festival of Books features more than 50 wellknown authors participating in book signings, presentations, panel discussions and readings. Deadwood Mountain Grand and other local venues 605-688-5717 Deadwood, SD 57732 September TBD Flavor of Lead This 2-day event brings the Community together by recognizing Lead’s Ethnic Heritage. Our Community Potluck takes place on Friday evening, followed
by a full day of activities and entertainment on Saturday. Lead Area Chamber of Commerce 605-584-1100 www.leadmethere.org 160 W. Main St. Lead, SD 57754 SEPTEMBER 27 Ray Price Concert 8:00 pm Deadwood Mountain Grand 605-559-1187 www.deadwoodmountaingrand. com 1906 Deadwood Mountain Dr. Deadwood, SD 57732 SEPTEMBER 28 Potato Creek Johnny 2 Gold Nugget Auction 5:00 pm The Clock Shop and Deadwood History, Inc. will host the auction of the Potato Creek Johnny 2 (PCJ2) gold nugget and a concert featuring legendary recording artist Michael Martin Murphey. The admission fee includes dinner and the concert. The PCJ2 nugget is a unique piece of history expressly made to be auctioned as a benefit for Deadwood History’s Adams Museum and the Wounded Warrior Project. Deadwood Mountain Grand 605-722-4800 www.DeadwoodHistory.com 1906 Deadwood Mountain Dr. Deadwood, SD 57732 SEPTEMBER 28 Smithsonian Museum Day Deadwood History (Adams Museum, Days of ’76 Museum and Historic Adams House) will open its doors free of charge along with over 1,800 other participating venues for Museum Day Live! This immensely successful program encourages learning and the spread of knowledge nationwide. Last tour of the day at the Adams House is 4:00 p.m. For more information, please visit Smithsonian.com/ museumday. Adams Museum 54 Sherman Street Days of ’76 Museum 18 76th Drive Historic Adams House 22 Van Buren Avenue 605-722-4800 www.DeadwoodHistory.com Deadwood, SD 57732
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Broken Boot Gold Mine to receive renovations By Jaci Conrad Pearson Black Hills Pioneer DEADWOOD — Thanks to an $8,400 grant from Deadwood Historic Preservation, the Broken Boot Gold Mine will see a few repairs and renovations. “Broken Boot is one part of our historic resources that reflects the area’s culture and is in direct relation to the area’s mining history,” said Deadwood Historic Preservation Officer Kevin Kuchenbecker. “We want to ensure that resource continues to be open to the public and in order to do that, we need to ensure that it is properly maintained, which entails upgrading the ventilation, replacing timbers and enhancing the outdoor gold panning for the visitor experience.” Broken Boot Gold Mine board of directors member Mike Stahl said that the repairs and upgrades would be impossible without the help of the Deadwood Historic Preservation grant. “It’s a great program and it’s essential for all this to be done in an effective, efficient and financially solvent manner,” Stahl said. “This is a big tourist spot for Deadwood, which also employ five to six full and part-time summer employees, some students, so it’s an employee base for kids in the summer.” The Broken Boot is a not-for-profit organization. Stahl said that the repairs are necessary, mainly because Broken Boot is the real deal. “It’s an old gold mine. It’s a real mine — not Disneyland – it’s a timbered mine,” Stahl said. “Over the years, those timbers have deteriorated and some have to be replaced. In a mining situation, it’s not as straight forward, not as much of a straight shot, as if you were above ground. Some of the areas back there have no ventilation, so we’re going to install a small air circulation fan. The mine is U-shaped, so it will be easy to ventilate, it’s just a matter of getting that installed.” Stahl said that Broken Boot officials have also noticed a little bit of mold in the back part of the mine. “We’ve also had a few cave-ins over the last couple of years in the back section of the mine. We’ve shortened the tour to accommodate the safety of tourists,” he added. “We’ll also upgrade the gold panning areas outside and cover them with a canopy. The way they are right now is pretty hard on children and the elderly, with no shade.” The biggest draw the mine offers is that it is currently the only underground tour of a former working gold mine in the Northern Hills. More than 11,000 people take Broken Boot Gold Mine tours annually, not counting locals and children under seven, who tour free. Around 5,000 gold panners hit the trough outside the mine to try their hands at hitting pay dirt. Fool’s gold was actually a large part of this former mining operation. In 1878, Olaf Seim and James Nelson, who filed the original mining claim on the Gotland fraction, upon which the Broken Boot Gold Mine is partially located, named the claim Seim’s Mine. The mine produced about 15,000 ounces of gold for its two young owners over a period of 26 years. Luckily for them, Seim and Nelson found other metals in their mine. Namely, iron pyrite, better known as fool’s gold, which actually made more profit for Seim’s Mine than real gold did. The once-active Broken Iron pyrite was in demand because it could be Boot Gold Mine in Deadwood will used to make sulfuric acid, which was used in the undergo an $8,400 spruce-up, including processing of real gold and the miners could get installation of an industrial fan and a door to allow decent money for it. They sold their iron pyrite for proper air flow, repair of mine timbers and rebuilding the to the Deadwood-Delaware Smelter, which was outdoor gold-panning area. The repairs will be funded with a Deadwood Historic located in lower Deadwood. Preservation not-for-profit grant. Pioneer photo by Jaci Conrad Pearson
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Broken Boot Cont. from pg. 10 Seim’s Mine closed in 1904 following the loss of the smelter, which burned down. It was briefly re-opened in 1917 during World War I, as iron and sulfur, two critical components used in gun powder, were in high demand and made the reopening profitable. The last year the mine was in operation was 1918. It sat vacant until 1954, when a group of businessmen approached Seim’s daughter Seima Hebert, who owned the mine at that time. She leased the mine to the men, allowing them to repair and re-open it as a tourist attraction. During the repair process, the group came upon a vintage miner’s boot in one of the stopes and that’s how the Broken Boot Gold Mine got its name. When Mrs. Seima Hebert passed away in 1986, she willed the mine to the Broken Boot Board of Directors, with the stipulation that it continue as a visitor’s attraction. The mine operates under the Deadwood Chamber of Commerce. Inspiring imaginations of all sorts, the
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Broken Boot Gold Mine was the location for the filming of a horror movie in 1959 called “Beast from Haunted Cave.” What makes this site unique is that it was a working mine that is open to the public. “There are not many places in the Black Hills you can actually go into a mine. It was an active gold mine at one time,” Stahl said. “We want to keep the experience as safe as possible for all who enter, educate them and make sure they have a great time.” Each year, revenue from Deadwood gaming funds the Deadwood Historic Preservation Commission which budgets $60,000 in not-for-profit program grants. So far this year, the Masonic Temple has received grant monies and Kuchenbecker said he is currently working with the Baptist Church on a complete rehabilitation and restoration project, which involves a longer-term, five-year use of not-for-profit grant monies. The Deadwood Elks Club and other local churches have also been awarded not-forprofit grant funds.
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Legends of Deadwood Hickok spilled his hand — pairs of black aces and eights — known forevermore as “Deadman’s Hand.” Quickly apprehended, McCall said he’d killed Hickok because “Wild Bill” had killed his brother. A miners’ court figured that was an acceptable defense and let him go. The drunken McCall just couldn’t keep his mouth shut about the killing. He bragged one too many times that he’d killed Hickok and was arrested, tried in Yankton and hung on March 1, 1877. According to legend, “The Deadman’s Hand” is aces (clubs & spades) and eights (clubs & spades) with the fifth card being the nine of diamonds.
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Wild Bill Hickok Wild Bill Hickok: Born James Butler Hickok in Troy Grove, Illinois on May 27, 1837. He married Mrs. Agnes Thatcher on March 5, 1876 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Wild Bill was murdered in the original Saloon No. 10 on August 2, 1876 by Jack McCall.
Quite aside from images of the Black Hills gold rush and the Sioux Indian wars, Deadwood is famed in the public’s mind as the place where “Wild Bill” Hickok was murdered while playing poker in Saloon No. 10, holding the “Deadman’s Hand” of aces, eights and the nine of diamonds. Civil War spy, scout and sharpshooter, Indian fighter, frontier lawman and showman with Buffalo Bill Cody’s Wild West Show, Hickok was part of the West’s romantic image — aided no doubt by a Harpers New Monthly Magazine article about him in those terms in 1867. The reality was more complicated, as a variety of books and Internet resources note. Hickok joined a flood of miners, shopkeepers, prostitutes, card players, bunco artists and outlaws, invading the raw and just-formed town of Deadwood in June of 1876. By all accounts, his intent in coming to Deadwood was to separate prospectors and miners from their gold — not at the point of a gun, but at the poker tables with a winning hand and two pistols at hand for any sore Destination Deadwood and the Black Hills
losers in the bunch. Hickok was highly motivated — he was a newlywed with a wife to support. His bride, the former Mrs. Agnes Thatcher was waiting for Hickok back in Cheyenne. One of the first of the “fast guns” of the West, Hickok could shoot with a pistol in both hands. He carried his guns butt-forward in his belt — an awkward position for others, but it worked well for him. Historians debate how good he really was as a marksman, but few cared to get shot at by Hickok — calm, deliberate and unflustered when taking aim. Hickok had a couple of habits that served him well in the rowdy bars of the West. He’d pour his drinks with his left hand, leaving his best gun hand at the ready. When gambling, Hickok wanted to sit with his back to a wall, eliminating the possibility that an enemy could simply walk up to his back and blow his head off. Ironically, that’s exactly what happened on August 2, 1876, during a card game in the No. 10 Saloon. Hickok walked in and noticed a poker game was in progress, but the only empty seat at the table faced away from the saloon’s doorway. Hickok failed to persuade others at the table to trade seats with him, then decided to take the open seat. It proved to be a fatal mistake. Focused on a game in which he’d already lost several hands, Hickok never saw a loafer named Jack McCall walk up within three feet, pull a .45 out of his coat and pull the trigger. The bullet blew through Hickok’s head and out his cheek, lodging in the wrist of a gambler on the other side of the table.
Calamity Jane: Born Martha Jane Canary near Princeton, Missouri, in 1852. She was married a number of times — her last husband was Clinton Burke. Noted for dressing, most of the time, in men’s clothing and for wild behavior. Calamity Jane was also known by the early miners and settlers for a kind and generous nature. She died in Terry, an upper Hills mining camp, on August 1, 1903 and is buried, as was her request, “next to Wild Bill.” No authentic record exists that she had any intimate relationship with Bill. As many of the historical legends which creep into Americana, fiction and fact make up the story of Calamity Jane Dalton Canary Burke, known in the West simply as “Calamity Jane”. She was the lady bullwhacker whose language was so strong that brave men feared it more than her gun — which nearly always hit its mark. Several villages - Fort Laramie, Wyo.; Burlington, Iowa.; Princeton or St. Louis, Mo. ... even LaSalle, Ill., claim to be her birthplace, but no one knows for sure. It is generally accepted that Calamity Jane was the daughter of a soldier named Dalton or Canary and that she was born around1852. At age 19, Calamity Jane appeared at old Fort Bridger, frequenting the saloons, hurdy gurdy and gambling joints and scorning the ways of women. Calamity Jane joined the Jenny Expedition into the Black Hills of the western Dakota Territory in the early 1870’s, taking the place of a homesick soldier. She kept her identity a secret until one day she plunged into a stream for a swim and revealed, much to the surprise of her fellow pilgrims, that she was indeed a woman. Calamity Jane was allowed to stay with the outfit — there was nothing else to do with her — but was demoted from the ranks to driving a bull team. Calamity Jane had been a good soldier, but she was an even better bullwhacker. Her bull whip lashed out viciously to nick any animal that was “gold-bricking,” and her curses surpassed those of the most hardened and toughest bullwhackers in a rough and tough era of the American frontier. Calamity Jane came to Deadwood during the spring of 1876. The Gulch region became her permanent home for the rest of her life, although she ventured elsewhere many times. She whooped it up with the prospectors and the gamblers on nearly a nightly basis in the saloons and gambling halls of Deadwood. She
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always got what she wanted, a sack of groceries for a sick miner or a ticket home for a wayward saloon girl . . . all at the point of a gun. Her poker winnings often went to help the down-and-outers who were always found around the camp. Calamity Jane was said to be in love with Wild Bill Hickok. Maybe she was, but the romance was apparently one-sided. Wild Bill never strayed and never forgot the lovely Agnes, his bride of only a few weeks whom he had left in Cheyenne before traveling to Deadwood to seek his fortune in the gold rush. When Wild Bill was killed, Calamity Jane was said to have either captured single-handedly or, at least helped to capture his murderer, Jack McCall. Old-timers who knew this lady wildcat often said they doubted that she had much to do with the capture of McCall. They believed if she had, and if she were carrying a torch for Wild Bill, that she would not have permitted his assassin to live long enough to stand trial. When smallpox broke out in the Deadwood gold mine camp, Calamity Jane devoted herself to caring for the sick men. She brought most of the patients through. Many a pock-marked old man of the Black Hills in later year called her “an angel” From Deadwood, when the camp began to settle into respectability, Calamity Jane wandered around the country to places such as Leadville, Alaska, California and Montana, but she always came back to her Deadwood home. Calamity Jane went East to play in vaudeville. It was said she couldn’t keep sober long enough and her language was too rough for the tenderfoot audiences of Eastern cities. The cowboys of Belle Fourche, the center of the cattle camps, knew her as a howling drunkard. They often saw her staggering down the street, ride their wild horses, nurse the sick, and cook the best meals they ever had in those parts. She was married . . . every now and then . . . and kept the name of one of the first of her husbands - Burke. She also had a daughter about whom little is known. At the turn of century she came back to Deadwood for the last time from one of her
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many far-flung excursions. Every person who knew her at this period told a different story about her. She was good and kind, she took care of the less fortunate, she was drunk and disorderly, she was a renegade - but none ever said she stole or committed a serious crime. The end came for Calamity Jane — a tired and unhappy woman, her dark beauty ravaged by hard living — in a boarding house in Terry. A combination of pneumonia and alcoholism carried her off on August 1, 1903. Her funeral was the largest ever held in Deadwood. One writer declared at the time that “10,000 persons with not one mourner among them” attended the funeral. She was buried at Mt. Moriah Cemetery beside Wild Bill, forever close to him in death but never in life. The legend of Calamity Jane continues to grow today as the summer breeze and winter snows roll over her quiet grave on the tree covered hilltop.
“Charles Utter, nuisance, keeping a dance house. To Mr. Utter the Court delivered a very severe lecture, condemning all such practices in unmeasured terms. But in consideration that Mr. Utter had closed the place (Judge Moody) sentenced him to one hour’s confinement and a fifty dollar fine and costs.” Utter departed Deadwood after a fire swept through and destroyed much of the town on September 26, l879. He was later rumored to be practicing medicine in Panama.
Charlie Utter
Seth Bullock is a notable Westerner, not only here in the Black Hills, but in Montana and Wyoming as well. Before coming to Deadwood, Bullock was a member of the 1871 and 72 sessions of the Territorial Senate of Montana, during which he introduced a resolution calling upon the U.S. Congress to set aside Yellowstone as the nation’s first national park. The Montana Legislature and Congress approved the measure and Yellowstone National Park was created in 1872. Bullock entered into partnership with Sol Star in the hardware business in Helena, Mont. and the two ventured to Deadwood in 1876 and opened a highly successful hardware store in the booming gold camp. The hardware store was remodeled and turned into the historic Bullock Hotel, with luxury accomodations for those days. When a smallpox epidemic threatened the raw town, Bullock was elected treasurer of the Board of Health and Street Commissioners — the first unofficial government. The murder of Wild Bill Hickok sparked a loud demand for law and order and Bullock was quickly tapped to serve as the town’s first sheriff. With the aid of tough deputies, Bullock quickly tamed the wild streets, bars and gambling halls with minimal fuss or new graves at Mt. Moriah. More peaceful pursuits followed and Bullock was soon appointed as the first U.S. Marshal of the Dakota Territory. He found time to ranch on the Belle Fourche River and was the first in the territory to plant alfalfa. His leadership led to building a federal fish hatchery for the Black Hills, in Spearfish. Bullock founded the town of Belle Fourche (which later became a huge livestock shipping point). A lifelong friend of Theodore Roosevelt from the 1890s, Bullock was appointed by “Teddy” as the first Forest Supervisor of the Black Hills Forest Reserve, predecessor to today’s Black Hills National Forest. Roosevelt invited Bullock and his wife to London to “show off the splendid looking”
“Colorado” Charlie Utter is known locally as a good friend to “Wild Bill” Hickok. Indeed, Utter saw to it that his good “pard” was properly buried. A notice was posted around town, alerting citizens that funeral services would be held “at Charlie Utter’s camp on Thursday afternoon, August 3, l876, a three o’clock p.m. All are respectfully invited to attend.” Utter even wrote Hickok’s epitaph for a grave marker. It seemed like the least he could do, seeing as how Utter brought Hickock to the Black Hills. Utter organized a wagon train in Georgetown, Colorado, which swung through Cheyenne, Wyoming, on the way to the gold strike. That’s where Hickok joined the wagon train. A Colorado newspaper described Utter as a “courageous little man” wearing fringed leggings and coat and sporting gold and silver decorated revolvers. Utter was also fastidious, insisting on a daily bath. In those days, weekly, monthly, quarterly or even annual baths were more familiar to the denizens of Deadwood, who’d gather to view Utter’s bathing with bemusement and wonder. Utter reportedly chastised his friend Hickok for curling up, uninvited, in Utter’s blankets. Fortunately for Utter, Hickok did not take offense (he was somewhat drunk) as Utter dragged Hickok out of the tent and stripped him of the warm blanket — all the while turning the air blue with a stream of curses. Hickok merely shrugged it off and found somewhere else to finish his nap. After Hickok’s murder, Utter reportedly turned his entrepreneurial spirit to letter and freight delivery, mining and gambling. The Lead newspaper Black Hills Times, June 24, l879 reported: Destination Deadwood and the Black Hills
Seth Bullock
sheriff and Roosevelt’s “typical ideal American.” Roosevelt’s death in 1919 shattered Bullock. Despite his own frail condition, Bullock quickly built the Roosevelt Monument on Mt. Roosevelt across the Gulch from Mt. Moriah. Months later, Bullock died of cancer at the age of 70 and was buried, at his request, on the hill-side above Mt. Moriah.
is on display at Deadwood’s Adams Museum — the real nugget safely tucked away in storage. Johnny became a local and national hero, loved for his warm personality and magical way with children. He was a favorite of all those who visited his diggings or met him on the streets of Deadwood. He wore his hair long, and peered through spectacles perched on his short nose. After dying of old age at the age of 77 after a short illness, his body was buried at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, near Wild Bill and Calamity Jane. When his funeral procession rolled past the Adams Museum, the carillon chimes tolled 77 times.
Potato Creek Johnny “Potato Creek Johnny” or Johnny Perett, was one of the Old West’s most respected and peaceable men. Full grown, the Welshman stood an impish 4 foot, 3 inches. He searched the West for adventure and dabbled in many pursuits before settling down to prospecting. Potato Creek Johnny staked his claim at Deadwood’s Potato Creek. That’s where he stayed until his death in 1943. While alive, Johnny found what is believed to be the largest gold nugget prospected in the Black Hills. The nugget weighed 7.75 ounces. He sold the nugget to W.E. Adams, and a replica
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Mt. Moriah Cemetery
The Mt. Moriah Cemetery was established in 1877-1878, because of the ever increasing demands on the Ingleside Cemetery which was down the hill. Many buried at the old cemetery were later exhumed and reburied at Mt. Moriah. Mt. Moriah has numerous sections: Chinese - only a few graves exist, since most bodies were exhumed and returned to China for religious reasons; Jewish - complete with tombstones inscribed in Hebrew; Masonic - one of the most attractive sections; Potters Fields - for early day indigents and prostitutes, most unmarked; also a Civil War Veterans section called War Memorial The following are some of the more wellknown residents: James Butler Hickok “Wild Bill” (died 1876) marshal, Army scout, gunman and gambler John Perrett “Potato Creek Johnny”(died 1943) prospector reported to have found the largest gold nugget in the Black Hills Martha Canary “Calamity Jane” (1850-1903) need we say more? Henry Weston Smith “Preacher Smith” (died 1876) well-like local Methodist minister Seth Bullock - One of Deadwood’s most notable citizen’s W.E. Adams (died 1934) pioneer businessman, Deadwood mayor, est. Adams House Museum Colonel John Lawrence - governor of Dakota Territory and namesake of Lawrence County Willis H. Bonham ( 1847-1927) editor and publisher of the Deadwood-Pioneer Times newspaper for nearly 50 years. Please remember that Mt. Moriah is first and foremost a cemetery. It should be afforded the respect which any final resting place of the dead deserves. Address: 2 Mt. Moriah Rd (605) 722-0837 Owned by the City of Deadwood Parks, Cemetery & Rec Department
Homestake Adams Research & Cultural Center Adams Museum
The Adams Museum once served as a cabinet of curiosities but has evolved into the premiere history museum in the Black Hills. Featuring a collection of artwork and artifacts reflecting the natural history and pioneer past of the northern Black Hills. The museum was founded by W.E. Adams in 1930. Step into the past and discover a rare plesiosaur, the mysterious Thoen Stone, impressive collections of paintings, guns, photographs, minerals and Native American artifacts. Adams Museum Hours: April - Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May-Sept. Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 54 Sherman Street, Deadwood (605) 578-1714 www.AdamsMuseumAndHouse.org
Adams House
The Adams House recounts the real tragedies and triumphs of two of the communities founding families. Following the death of W.E. Adams in 1934, his second wife closed the house. For a halfcentury, time stood still. Linens lay folded in drawers, fine china remained stacked in cupboards and cookies kept a lonely vigil in their clear glass jar. Painstainly restored
Adams Museum & House “Where Legends Live”
Founded by one of Deadwood’s pioneer business leaders in memory of his wife and daughters, they provide a lasting link between today’s visitor and thousand of faceless miners, muleskinner and madams in whose footsteps they walk.
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Historic Adams House Hours: April - Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Last tour at 4 p.m. May-Sept. Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 22 Van Buren Ave., Deadwood (605) 578-3724 www.AdamsMuseumAndHouse.org
and preserved by leading experts in historic preservation, the Adams House was reopened to the public in 2000, revealing a time capsule in a place where legends still live. Tour rooms and grounds of this elegant Victorian mansion and learn why it was once Deadwood’s social center.
The Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center (HARCC) protects and makes accessible, for the first time ever, the history of the Homestake Mining Company. The 10,000 cubic foot Homestake Mining Company archival collection is of national significance. While there are many aspects that make the Homestake Mining Company unique, it is also representative of an industry of iconic proportions that dominated and helped settle much of Western America. Mining deeds, land
claims, mineral surveys, annual reports, exploration and production records, photographs, assay ledgers, timber contracts and a plethora of other mining-related documents, dating from 1876 to 2002, detail the company’s 126-year history in Lead, South Dakota and far beyond. As the newest entity affiliated with the Adams Museum & House, Inc., HARCC serves as a destination that appeals to geologists, paleontologists, archaeologists, genealogists, historians, authors, scholars and the general public. It is a testament to the mining industry that helped shape America, allowing it to grow into an industrial nation. HARCC is a research center with a reputation for thoroughness assisting in multi-disciplined fields of study that expand HARCC’s credibility as a national resource, and, by its very nature, creates greater research opportunities on a state and national level. Monday - Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or by appointment. 150 Sherman St. Deadwood, SD 57732 605-722-4800 www.adamsmuseumandhouse.org
Days of ‘76 Museum
The Days of ‘76 Museum began informally, as a repository for the horse drawn wagons and stagecoaches, carriages, clothing, memorabilia and archives generated by the Days of ‘76 Celebration. The newly constructed 32,000-square-foot museum is
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home to collections of Western and American Indian artifacts, archives, photos and artwork. It houses one of the nation’s most significant collections of American Western history. The four important collections are Wagons & Vehicles, Rodeo Collection, Clothing Collection and Clowser Collection. Open year round. Hours: April - Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; May-Sept. Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 18 76th Drive, Deadwood, SD 57732 Adjacent to the Days of ‘76 Rodeo arena. 605-722-4800
Broken Boot Gold Mine Step into history and dig into the past.
In the spring of 1876, the call of GOLD led a flood of miners, merchants, muleskinners and madams to sweep into Deadwood Gulch. The intriguing story of one of America's last great gold rushes comes to life at Deadwood's Broken Boot Gold Mine, established in 1878. Eager to enter the untamed frontier and
become rich on the gold that was surely concealed in it, Olaf Seim and James Nelson came to the Black Hills and dug a mine just outside Deadwood in 1878. Known simply as Seim's (pronounced SIGNS) Mine, it produced about 15,000 ounces of gold for its two young owners over a period of 26 years - which wasn't very much. In fact, the men averaged only about 1.5 ounces of the yellow metal per day. But gold wasn't the only metal Seim and Nelson found in their mine. They also found plenty of iron pyrite, or fool's gold. It closed in 1904, only to reopen briefly in 1917. With World War I raging, demand was high for iron and sulfur - crucial components of gunpowder - and Seim's Mine had enough to become profitable again. But when the war ended in 1918, so did the mine's lease on life. Seim's Mine sat vacant for thirty-six years. In 1954, a group of Deadwood businessmen wanted to repair the mine and re-open it as a tourist attraction. the mine was leased it to the businessmen. During the renovations to make it safe for tours, the crews found an old worn boot (among other long-forgotten relics) in a back chamber. Seizing the opportunity, they decided to rechristen the mine as the Broken Boot. Continued on PAGE 17 July ~ August ~ September 2013
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The Broken Boot has been giving tours to visitors ever since. In fact, the Broken Boot has operated longer and more successfully as a visitor attraction than it did as a working mine. Open Mid May - Mid September Tours every 30 minutes - 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 1200 Pioneer Way (605) 578-1876. www.brokenbootgoldmine.com
Celebrity Memorabilia
If you love the movies and the Celebrities then this is the place to go. You will see the Transformer Cars, Herbie the Lovebug, Evil Knievels personal motorcycle, and Ann Margaret’s motorcycle. They offer over 75 displays of Celebrity Memorabilia: Tom Hanks year book, Pirates of the Caribbean sword, Back to the Future, Seabiscuit, Meg Ryans dress in Sleepless in Seattle and so much more. Free Admission. Celebrity Hotel & Casino 629 Main Street Deadwood, SD 57732 605-578-1909 1-888-399-1886 www.celebritycasinos.com
Oct. - April 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Summer Hours: May-Sept. Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 323 W. Main St, Lead, SD 57754 (605) 584-1605 www.mining-museum.blackhills.com
Historic Homestake Opera House
Lead’s Homestake Opera House being restored to former glory The large, beautiful Historic Homestake Opera House and Recreation center was built in 1914 with the finest materials available at the time. The idea was conceived by Phoebe Hearst, wife of gold magnate George Hearst and his mining superintendent, Thomas Grier as a place of enjoyment for their miner workers and families. The construction was funded by the Homestake Gold Mine. Vaudeville shows, international ballet, operas, boxing matches and all kinds of performing arts were presented there. Silent
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The Living Map Theater is a multimedia presentation covering the Black Hills Gold rush, with a 24 ft X 28 ft 3D map. The movie, with historical photos, actual film, and reenactments tells the gold rush story while lights on the map show where the events happened. The entire program is approximately 35 minutes long and is shown every hour on the hour. Open daily at 11 a.m. May-Dec. 23rd. Closed for winter except for reservations. Black Hills Railroad Roundhouse 106 Glendale Drive, Lead, SD 57754 605-722-1901 www.blackhillsftpierrerailroadroundhouse.com
“Waiting to be Discovered”
Black Hills Mining Museum
Share the thrill experienced by the old time prospectors by panning your own GOLD! Walk through time with “miner” tour guides in timbered passages of a simulated underground gold mine. View historic mining artifacts and local history exhibits. This museum includes a historic video presentation of mining in the Black Hills, a gift shop with Gold Panning Books and Supplies and much more. Winter Hours: Museum Only
Living Map Theatre
Homestake Visitor Center
“Your Complete Black Hills Mining Experience”
Society, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, was founded in 1996 and is dedicated to the restoration, use and preservation for future generations of the Opera House, based upon the steadfast belief that this once-thriving creative center is one cornerstone for the preservation, renewal and development of the Lead community. All this work is credited to generous donors and grants received from South Dakota Historic Preservation, Deadwood Historic Preservation, the Mary Adams-Mastrovich Family Foundation and the City of Lead. At this time, the theater seats 350. Tours of the Historic Homestake Opera House are available daily by reservation. Please call 605-929-6427 to schedule a tour. For more information: Sarah Carlson, director PO Box 412 313 W. Main Street Lead, SD 57754 605-584-2067 office 605-929-6427 cell opera@rushmore.com HomestakeOperaHouse.org Visit our Facebook page
movies and then ‘talkies’ were shown and sound was produced by the popular Wurlitzer organ. The building was nearly destroyed by fire in 1984, but extensive and ongoing restoration work has made it possible to house live performances and events yearround. Musical performances are not the only event gracing the stage of the HHOH. Interest in using the facility for meetings, seminars, weddings and private engagements continues to grow. Restoration projects that have been completed in 2010-2011 include: a beautifully restored women’s lounge; a brand new theater sound system; a renovated stamped concrete courtyard entrance and replacement and installation of new windows and doors located in the theater and the front entrance of the building. The Historic Homestake Opera House
It’s about hard work, it’s about discovery, it’s about people their families and the history of the oldest gold mine in the West. Homestake is more than a museum. The Homestake Mine was the oldest and deepest mine in the Western Hemisphere reaching more than 8,000 feet below the town of Lead. Since it’s closure in 2002 local and state officials have been working hard to turn the former mine into a world-class scientific research laboratory. You can still take surface tours that offer the rare chance to witness the evolution of American gold mining from the early days of panning and digging to today’s hightech methods. You will learn about the early years of the mine, the gold recovery process and innovations, such as the hoists that provided access for personnel and materials into the underground. With Homestake’s fascinating tour, displays, mining artifacts and terrific gift shop, your family will be sure to have a blast. Hours: Oct.-April Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; May-Sept. Daily 8 a.m.-6 p.m. 160 W. Main St., Lead, SD 57754 (605)584-3110 www.homestakevisitorcenter.com
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George S. Mickelson Trail
The 109-mile-long Mickelson Trail follows the historic Deadwood to Edgemont Burlington Northern rail line. SD’s first rails to trails project. Enjoyed by hikers, bikers & horseback riders. 14 trailheads, over 100 converted railroad bridges, four hardrock tunnels & numerous services along the trail. Gentle slopes & easy access. 11361 Nevada Gulch Rd.,, Lead, SD 57754. Ph: 605-584-3896 mickelsontrail.com
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House was the center for entertainment in the Northern Hills, hosting touring companies and vaudevillians. Time seems to have stood still, for today the ornate woodwork, the murals and the brightly painted advertising on the act curtain are throwbacks to the turn-of-the century. Built by a wealthy Wyoming cattleman, the original “cost of the opera house was no less than $25,000!” In 1906 hundreds of area residents attended the grand opening to enjoy a touring company’s production of “The Lion & the Mouse.” In 1976 and over the next few summers, “The P hantom of the Matthews Opera House” attracted 27,000 visitors. In 1989, the Matthews Opera House Society began restoration of the building. In 1997 the lobby and fireplace room were expanded in 1906 decor, an elevator was installed, and dressing rooms were built. Renovation of the theater itself is nearly complete. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. for evening performances and 2 p.m. for Sunday matinees. Matthews Opera House is located at 614 Main Street, Spearfish. (605) 642-7973 614 1/2 Main St., Spearfish, SD 57783
and educational programs for visitors. Not only can visitors to the hatchery get up close and personal with tens of thousands of trout in ponds and through the underwater viewing window, but the museum at D.C. Booth is one of the largest collections of American fisheries artifacts and records in the country. The elegant D.C. Booth House, completed in 1905, housed hatchery superintendents until 1984. The home is now decorated with period furnishings and personal mementos. Visitors can also tour the historic fisheries railcar and learn about the vibrant history of a time when fish were transported from hatcheries around the country to lakes and streams by rail. For over 100 years, visitors have enjoyed feeding the fish and strolling through the tranquil grounds. The hatchery is open year-round from dawn to dusk. 423 Hatchery Circle Spearfish, SD 57783 605-642-7730 www.fws.gov/dcbooth
Spearfish Canyon National Scenic Byway
Six hundred million or so years ago, long before man walked this area, it was covered by a huge sea. As waters subsided and land
Elkhorn Ridge Golf Club Nestled on the side of a mountain, Elkhorn Ridge Golf Club is a modern Championship 9-hole golf course open to the public featuring breathtaking views of the historic Centennial Valley. These challenging 9 holes afford over 285 feet of elevation change, hidden canyons, elevated tees, and broad sloping greens. 6845 St. Onge Road Spearfish, SD 57783 605-722-4653 www.golfelkhorn.com
High Plains Western Heritage Center
Medora to Deadwood trail ride in August
and Native Americans of five states. This museum features western art, artifacts and memorabilia. It houses the completely restored “original” Spearfish to Deadwood Stagecoach that was bought in 1890 and last ran in 1913. A 200-seat theatre features many historic programs, entertainment, and special events year round. It is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. For information call (605) 6429378. An admission fee is charged with special rates for families, and
DEADWOOD — An historic trail ride connecting two Dakota towns rich in history and lore will conclude the last half of the trip this summer. The northern route will begin on Aug. 31 in Buffalo and end on Sept. 7 in Medora, N.D. The southern route from Buffalo to Deadwood was completed last summer. While travelers in the 1880s took the journey in one shot, present-day organizers split the lengthy trek into two trail rides with the goal of enticing even more people to make the journey. During the late nineteenth century in the west, all roads led to Deadwood. The site of one of America’s last great gold rushes, Deadwood attracted thousands of men and women from all walks of life. Hearing the reports of gold in the Black Hills, aristocratic French nobleman Marquis de Mores established his own stage line from Medora to Deadwood in 1884. He charged 10 cents a mile. The route took the stage to Deadwood, through the Black Hills, and to the Badlands. Relay stations were set up every 10 to 15 miles for team changes and passenger breaks. While some passengers may have been keen on getting rich in the gold rush, many historians believe the stage was used mainly as a tourism shuttle between the two cities from 1884 to 1886. In 2013, modern day trail riders will once again relive the journey. Organizers are looking for teams and riders to join them on this historical ride. The ride will benefit Deadwood History’s Days of ’76 Museum and the Billings County Museum, Medora, N.D. Registration forms can be found at www.daysof76museum.com or by calling Karin Savoie at 578-1657.
The High Plains Western Heritage Center was founded to honor the old west pioneers PHOTO COURTESY: LES VOORHIS/FOCUS WEST GALLERY
D.C. Booth Historic Fish Hatchery
Destination Deadwood and the Black Hills
D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery is one of the oldest operating fish hatcheries in the country. Established in 1896 to introduce trout populations to the Black Hills of South Dakota and Wyoming, D.C. Booth now serves to protect and preserve fisheries records and artifacts for educational, research, and historic purposes, and provide interpretive
organized groups. It is located just off I-90 Exit 14 South, Spearfish. Open 9 am - 5 pm daily. westernheritagecenter.com
masses began to appear — 30 to 60 million years ago — drainages such as Spearfish Canyon formed as softer rock was eroded away. Today, this area is part of the Black Hills National Forest. The Canyon’s high walls are the three dominant rock types. Deadwood shale — at the bottom — which can be identified by its brown color, is multi-layered in appearance and ranges from 10 to 400 feet thick. Englewood limestone — in the middle — is pink to red colored and is 30 to 60 feet thick. Paha Sapa limestone — the top layer and thickest layer (300 to 600 feet) — is buff colored and weathered grey and is noted for its caves and fossils. Archaeological evidence indicates big game hunters and their families (PaleoIndians) were present in the area and possibly in the Canyon at least 10,000 years ago. Trees and plants from Rocky Mountains, Easter Deciduous, and Northern Forests, and Great Plains areas can be found here. Canyon vegetation is extremely diverse — of the 1,585 plant species found in South Dakota, 1,260 species are in the Black Hills and Spearfish Canyon is representative of that extreme variety. A great number of bird species may be found throughout the Canyon like turkeys, Blue Jays, Woodpeckers, and Cliff Swallows.
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Miles to Deadwood Belle Fourche, SD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Cody, WY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421 Crazy Horse Mountain. . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Custer State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Denver, CO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395 Devils Tower, WY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Edgemont, SD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Evan’s Plunge Hot Springs, SD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Harney Peak. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Hill City, SD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Keystone, SD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Mt. Coolidge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Mt. Rushmore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Newcastle, WY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Orman Dam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Pierre, SD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 Rapid City, SD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Rapid City Regional Airport. . . . . . . . 52 Sheridan, WY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Sioux Falls, SD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395 Spearfish, SD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Spearfish Canyon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 lvan Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Wall Drug. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 West Gate Yellowstone. . . . . . . . . . 557 Wind Cave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Terry Peak & Ski Mystic Deer Mountain Ski Resorts. . . . . . . . . . . . 8 • Please note mileage is estimated •
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