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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.

On November 1, 1891, the first Preacher Smith monument, carved by J.H. Riordan, was unveiled at Mount Moriah Cemetery. T...
09/07/2026

On November 1, 1891, the first Preacher Smith monument, carved by J.H. Riordan, was unveiled at Mount Moriah Cemetery. The dedication program featured addresses by C.E. Hawley, Honorable E. W. Martin, and Reverend E.E. Clough. – Deadwood History, Inc., Adams Museum Collection.

Deadwood: Historic Preservation Office Adams Museum

Thank you for supporting the Deadwood 150th Anniversary Custom Motorcycle Raffle! We’re excited to announce that all 500...
09/06/2026

Thank you for supporting the Deadwood 150th Anniversary Custom Motorcycle Raffle! We’re excited to announce that all 500 raffle tickets have officially been sold! Thank you for helping us reach this milestone and for supporting Deadwood History, Inc.

Now that all 500 tickets are sold, custom builder Jason Mook, owner of Deadwood Custom Cycles, is working with the generous donors who helped make this one-of-a-kind motorcycle possible to add the finishing touches to the bike. Coordinating everyone’s schedules may take a few more weeks, but we want to make sure the motorcycle is complete and ready before we draw our lucky winner.

We will hold the raffle drawing party at Saloon #10 on Friday, November 13. We will share more details once we meet with the Saloon No. 10 at DeadwoodHistory.com, on the this page, and directly with our raffle ticket holders.

Thank you again for your support. We can’t wait to see who takes home this one-of-a-kind piece of Deadwood’s 150th anniversary celebration!

Rose S.
Deadwood History, Inc.

In this undated telegram, Montie Montana asks Nell Perrigoue to perform at the Days of '76 Rodeo. Montie Montana was a t...
09/05/2026

In this undated telegram, Montie Montana asks Nell Perrigoue to perform at the Days of '76 Rodeo. Montie Montana was a trick roper and rider and would perform at the Days of '76 Rodeo in 1947, 1949, 1950, 1956, and 1973. – Deadwood History, Inc., Days of '76 Museum Collection.

Deadwood: Historic Preservation Office Days of '76 Museum

Sheet music for the Deadwood School song, written by June Timm and Billy Elrod and arranged for band by R.E. Renneke. Th...
09/04/2026

Sheet music for the Deadwood School song, written by June Timm and Billy Elrod and arranged for band by R.E. Renneke. The song was composed in the 1930s. – Deadwood History, Inc., Adams Museum Collection.

Deadwood: Historic Preservation Office Adams Museum

Plastic handheld ice scraper stamped “Deadwood Motor Sales, Deadwood, So. Dak. Cadillac–Oldsmobile.” G.A. Derosier recei...
09/02/2026

Plastic handheld ice scraper stamped “Deadwood Motor Sales, Deadwood, So. Dak. Cadillac–Oldsmobile.” G.A. Derosier received the scraper as a customer appreciation gift in the 1940s. – Deadwood History, Inc., Adams Museum Collection.

Deadwood: Historic Preservation Office Adams Museum

Katherine Thornby, or one of her siblings, might be pictured in this 1889 photograph of a Spearfish School Group. Kather...
09/02/2026

Katherine Thornby, or one of her siblings, might be pictured in this 1889 photograph of a Spearfish School Group. Katherine Thornby was the curator of the Adams Museum from 1961 to 1977. – Deadwood History, Inc., Adams Museum Collection.

Deadwood: Historic Preservation Office Adams Museum

Deadwood History, Inc. Archery for Beginners Youth Program📅 September 19 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 amCurious about archery? Joi...
09/01/2026

Deadwood History, Inc. Archery for Beginners Youth Program
📅 September 19 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Curious about archery? Join Deadwood History, Inc. for an introductory course designed to teach students in grades 1–6 the fundamentals of archery in a safe and fun environment. Participants will learn about equipment, proper form, safety, and basic shooting techniques through hands-on instruction and activities.

📍Days of ’76 Museum
🕕10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
The program is free, but reservations are required. Space is limited, so call Education Director Tera Richards at 605-578-1657 to reserve your spot.

09/01/2026

Kevin updates us on 85 Charles Street, Deadwood. The exterior has come a long way in the last year and is close to being completed. We can't wait to see a new family enjoying this house in the years to come! Deadwood: Historic Preservation Office

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150 Sherman Street
Deadwood, SD
57732

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