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605 BEST WAY TO EXPLORE HISTORY Historic Adams House DEADWOODHISTORY.COM // (605) 578-3724 // 22 VAN BUREN ST, DEADWOOD
Get the real story with Deadwood History, Inc. (DHI) where they “engage, inspire, and preserve” the Wild West of South Dakota with five unique properties, one being the Historic Adams House . “At the Historic Adams House, visitors step into an elegant Victorian home that preserves the business and personal side of Deadwood’s past—the lives, losses, and resilience of three of the community’s leading families,” explained DHI communication director Rose Speirs . Built in 1892, the Queen Anne -style home is known for its oak interiors, hand-painted canvas wall coverings, stained-glass windows, thorough 19th century plumbing, electricity, telephone service, and original furnishings. Oh, and that it sat silent for more than 50 years after W.E. Adams’ death in 1934 when his widow Mary Adams suddenly left, leaving everything intact, including the cookies in the cookie jar.
“Paranormal Investigations let guests explore Deadwood’s Historic Adams House after dark, blending history, storytelling, and hands-on investigation of reported paranormal activity using state-of- the-art equipment with Black Hills Paranormal Investigations in Rapid City,” said Speirs. Other DHI properties include Days of ‘76 Museum , The Brothel Deadwood , Homestake Adams Research and Culture Center, and the Adams Museum . W.E. Adams was a pioneer businessman in Deadwood and founded the Adams Museum with the purpose of preserving and displaying the history of the Black Hills and donated the building to the city. It's these properties that help make an impact on locals and visitors alike. “Our main goal is to educate and entertain guests at our properties in ways that leave a lasting impression,” said Speirs. “We aim to help visitors understand the significance of Deadwood’s history and its role in the broader story of our country, making the past both engaging and meaningful.”
Did You Know? The Adams House was purchased by the Deadwood Historic Preservation Commission in 1992 and restored as a house museum in 2000.
Fundraise with Calamity Jane Feb. 27 | 6-9 p.m.
Celebrate Calamity herself with musical entertainment by The Lonely Rangers and Deadwood Alive’s Andy Mosher as Marshal Con Stapleton at the Days of ‘76 Museum. Heavy hors d’oeuvres catered by Catering by Dave , cash bar, and auctions. Cost is $50 per person.
Guests can tour the gorgeous home to learn about the past and get an inside look into what it was like in early Deadwood. But beware, as it gets a little “haunting” during spooky season in October with Paranormal Investigations .
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