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Combined with Deadwood’s extensive privately held historic infrastructure, Deadwood History, Inc. offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity for people of all ages to interact with the rich heritage of South Dakota’s Black Hills and the city of Deadwood. Deadwood History holds the largest collection of museum and archival material relating to the history of Deadwood, the Black Hills, and surrounding area in the nation.

William Remer collected this leaf from the grave of Wild Bill Hickok in Mount Moriah Cemetery on October 31, 1880, just ...
09/01/2026

William Remer collected this leaf from the grave of Wild Bill Hickok in Mount Moriah Cemetery on October 31, 1880, just four years after Hickok was shot and killed by Jack McCall. Mount Moriah Cemetery was established in 1878. – Deadwood History, Inc., Adams Museum Collection.

Deadwood: Historic Preservation Office Adams Museum

St. Edward’s Academy in Deadwood during the 1880s. Founded by Sister Mary Edwards in 1883, the tuition-based school char...
08/28/2026

St. Edward’s Academy in Deadwood during the 1880s. Founded by Sister Mary Edwards in 1883, the tuition-based school charged senior students $12 per quarter. Music instruction, piano use, and drawing and painting lessons were available for an additional fee. – Deadwood History, Inc., Adams Museum Collection.

Deadwood: Historic Preservation Office Adams Museum

Our final History on the Lawn of the season featured a phenomenal presentation by JJ Kent, who shared personal stories a...
08/28/2026

Our final History on the Lawn of the season featured a phenomenal presentation by JJ Kent, who shared personal stories and knowledge of Lakota culture passed down by respected elders. He also set up a tipi on the lawn and treated guests to a beautiful flute performance.

Thank you to everyone who attended, and a special thank-you to JJ and his wife, Stacy, for sharing this meaningful experience with us. JJ Kent Music

Join us for our next Preservation Thursday lecture, “Seth Bullock and the Black Hills: 150 Years Later,” with David Wolff on September 24 at noon at the Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center. The free presentation will conclude at Seth Bullock’s grave in Mount Moriah Cemetery.

Deadwood: Historic Preservation Office Historic Adams House

The statue of Wild Bill Hickok was carved from pink sandstone in 1902 by Alvin Smith and installed at Mount Moriah Cemet...
08/28/2026

The statue of Wild Bill Hickok was carved from pink sandstone in 1902 by Alvin Smith and installed at Mount Moriah Cemetery in 1903. After decades of vandalism and weather damage, the statue was removed in 1955 and relocated to the Adams Museum, where it remains today. – Deadwood History, Inc., Adams Museum Collection.

Deadwood: Historic Preservation Office Adams Museum

In honor of National Dog Day here is a historic photo of Calvin Coolidge, his wife Grace, and their two dogs. They had g...
08/26/2026

In honor of National Dog Day here is a historic photo of Calvin Coolidge, his wife Grace, and their two dogs. They had gone fishing at the State Game Lodge in Custer State Park. Coolidge arrived at the State Game Lodge on June 16, 1927, and stayed at the “summer White House” for ten weeks. - Deadwood History, Inc., Adams Museum Collection.

Deadwood: Historic Preservation Office Adams Museum

Undated photograph featuring a band marching in the Days of '76 Parade. – Deadwood History, Inc., Days of '76 Museum Col...
08/26/2026

Undated photograph featuring a band marching in the Days of '76 Parade. – Deadwood History, Inc., Days of '76 Museum Collection.

Deadwood: Historic Preservation Office Days of '76 Museum

Long-sleeve shirt once worn by Jerry Wayne Olson, who began his rodeo career in the 1970s performing a specialty act wit...
08/25/2026

Long-sleeve shirt once worn by Jerry Wayne Olson, who began his rodeo career in the 1970s performing a specialty act with his trained horse, Justin Boots. – Deadwood History, Inc., Days of '76 Museum Collection.

Deadwood: Historic Preservation Office Days of '76 Museum Days of '76 Rodeo

Don't miss our next History on the Lawn this Friday, August 28. JJ Kent will be presenting on Native American Culture an...
08/25/2026

Don't miss our next History on the Lawn this Friday, August 28. JJ Kent will be presenting on Native American Culture and History at 12:00 noon. Its free for DHI members and $5 for non-members.

Come enjoy the lawn and learn more about Native American culture! For more information please visit www.DeadwoodHistory.com or call 605-722-4800.

Deadwood: Chamber of Commerce Historic Adams House

Brad Gjermundson of Marshal, N.D., participated in the saddle bronc event for the Days of '76 Rodeo on August 1, 1981. I...
08/21/2026

Brad Gjermundson of Marshal, N.D., participated in the saddle bronc event for the Days of '76 Rodeo on August 1, 1981. In this photograph, he is riding Korkow’s Snakebite. Brad would go on to win the World Cup that same year.

Deadwood History, Inc., Days of '76 Museum Collection.
Deadwood: Historic Preservation Office Days of '76 Museum

Hotels once commonly offered matchbooks as souvenirs for guests, providing a practical keepsake while promoting the busi...
08/21/2026

Hotels once commonly offered matchbooks as souvenirs for guests, providing a practical keepsake while promoting the business. Established in 1895 by frontier lawman Seth Bullock and his business partner Sol Star, the Bullock Hotel is considered the oldest hotel still operating in Deadwood.

Deadwood History, Inc., Adams Museum Collection
Deadwood: Historic Preservation Office Historic Bullock Hotel Adams Museum

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