Thur. 27 - Deadwood - Sturgis Trip

Deadwood was established in 1876 during the Black Hills gold rush. In 1875, a miner named John B. Pearson found gold in a narrow canyon in the Northern Black Hills. This canyon became known as "Deadwood Gulch," because of the many dead trees that lined the canyon walls at the time.

The Black Hills’ oldest history museum introduces you to Deadwood legends such as Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, Seth Bullock, and a rare plesiosaur fossil. Here we show you why Deadwood is famous as an iconic Western town. Adams Museum, Days of '76 Museum, and Historic Adams House 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily. Museum Admission Adams Museum - Suggested donation $5 for adults Days of '76 Museum - Adults $8 Historic Adams House - Adults $10 Individual Combo Pass - $16 per person for the Days of '76 Museum and Historic Adams House $20 for Adams Museum, Days of '76 Museum, and Historic Adams House.

Cemetery Hours of Operation: .8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m $2.00 entrance fee August 2nd, 1876 James Butler 'Wild Bill" Hickok shot and killed by Jack McCall in Deadwood; Hickok buried in the town cemetery in Whitewood Gulch. 1879 Remains of 'Wild Bill" Hickok moved from the burial site in Whitewood Gulch to Mt, Moriah Cemetery. August lst, 1903 - Mar6a "Calamity Jane" Cannary Burke died. Her funeral service is conducted at Deadwood's First Methodist Church and burial is at Mt. Moriah, adjacent to Wild Bill Hickok's grave.

Tatanka: Story of the Bison is a unique display that pays tribute to the beasts that once wandered the Great Plains. This attraction was founded by Kevin Costner and is his way of celebrating the American Bison and western culture as well as educating visitors about the historical significance of bison. When visiting Tatanka, take your time exploring via a self-guided tour. You will see 14 larger than life bronze sculptures of bison being pursued by three Native American riders, Dances with Wolves movie costumes, and Lakota interpretive presentations. The presentations last for about 90 minutes. Most visitors spend about two to three hours at Tatanka. Admission: $8.50 (60+ senior, millitary, veteran, AAA). Open Daily from 9:00am-5:00pm. Gate closes at 4:30pm *Presentations are at 10:00am and 1:00pm

0.7 mile out and back, Easy/Intermediate trail from parking / picnic area to the tower. The trail forms a lollipop loop that you can hike in either direction. On two parts of the loop, there are treeless rocky expanses that provide decent views of the Black Hills with signs pointing out the names of geologic features. At the top of the mountain, you'll find the historic Friendship Tower, a monument built for President Theodore Roosevelt that is on the National Register of Historic Places. Seth Bullock, Deadwood's first sheriff, constructed a stone tower as a monument in honor of his friend President Theodore Roosevelt. The Society of Black Hills Pioneers provided funding for the tower, which was dedicated on July 4, 1919. Interpretive signs at the trailhead explain this history in better detail.