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Review & FAQ:

  • What is the Days of '76 Museum?
    • The Days of '76 Museum is dedicated to honoring the memory of the first pioneers of Deadwood.
    • The museum highlights the lives of prospectors, muleskinners, miners, and madams who played a key role in the town’s growth.
  • What exhibits can visitors explore?
    • The museum features state-of-the-art facilities and several thematic exhibitions, including:
      • The Firearms Exhibit – Showcasing around 120 different firearms, including historic arms and handguns from the Black Hills and American history.
      • Deadwood: A Story of Movement and Change – An impressive collection of 50 historic wagons, buggies, and animal-powered vehicles.
  • What is the Main Street recreation exhibit?
    • A recreation of Deadwood’s Main Street allows visitors to experience the town as it once was.
    • The exhibit includes:
      • Panoramic photographs of the local landscape
      • Vintage vehicles on display
      • Representations of wooden and brick buildings
      • A beautifully detailed Victorian home
      • Other historical landmarks

18 Seventy-Six Drive, Deadwood, South Dakota 57732, Phone: 605-578-1657

Days of '76 Museum
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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