Who was Pat Gorman? Pat (Patrick) Gorman was a miner and former business partner of Frank Davey, the son of mining entrepreneur Colonel John H. Davey, owner of the famous Sitting Bull Mine in Galena. Gorman and Frank Davey had entered into a mining partnership...
Note: I used ChatGPT to try and dig up any information on Galena (Lina) Rich. I found what it provided pretty interesting. See below. "I dug quite a bit deeper, and while I couldn't find a birth certificate or newspaper article for Lena herself, I did uncover some...
April 9: Preservation Thursday: Battle of the Greasy Grass (Little Big Horn) – This presentation by author and historian Donovin Sprague commemorates the 150th anniversary of the June 25–26, 1876, Battle of the Greasy Grass, also known as the Battle of the Little Big...
January – March 2026 January 10: The Art of Snowshoeing – Bundle up and join Deadwood History, Inc. for a fun-filled morning exploring the art of snowshoeing! The adventure takes place at the Days of ‘76 Museum from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Suggested for students in...
By Don Fritz Undoubtedly, there has never been a bar in SD as unique as the Inferno Bar outside of Lead. After its life as a gold mine ended it was converted into a bar, sometime in the early 1950's. Entering from the outside there was a narrow tunnel which soon...
Blue-gloved hands carefully hold the delicate Black and White photograph of two young actors in character. The caption reads, “Black Hills State College, Picnic, Fall 1968”. This is nowhere near enough information to make a case. As curiosity is heightened, and...
Congratulations Leslie we hope you enjoy your case of 24 Kimball Popcorn Balls! Leslie chose a case of 1/2 Original, 1/2 Caramel. Our next Kimball Popcorn Ball Giveaway will start Thursday, September 4th at 7:00 AM MT!
October 2: Preservation Thursday: Dakota Territory’s Historic Forts – Omaha author Jeff Barnes introduces The Forts of the Dakota Territory. The program is presented by Deadwood History Inc. and Deadwood Historic Preservation with a grant from the South Dakota...
Reports for 2025 85th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally - Fri, Aug 1, 2024 – Sun, Aug 10, 2025 Reports for 2024 84th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally - Fri, Aug 2, 2024 – Sun, Aug 11,...
Congratulations Lindsey we hope you enjoy your case of 24 Kimball Popcorn Balls! Lindsey chose a case of 1/3 Mix (Original, Honey, Caramel). Our next Kimball Popcorn Ball Giveaway will start Thursday, May 1st at 7:00 AM MT!
