Long Awaited Deadwod Days of 76 Grand Opening is June 16, 2012 by Norma Kraemer/Rose Speirs
Days of ’76 Museum Opens to the Public
DEADWOOD – Deadwood History
will host the opening of the Days of ’76 Museum on Saturday, June 16, 2012 . The
$5.25 million museum is a project of the Days of ’76, City of Deadwood and the Deadwood
Historic Preservation Commission. Following an official ribbon cutting by the
Deadwood Chamber of Commerce at 9:00 a.m. , the public is
invited to tour the new facility. Refreshments will be served.
The Days Museum opening will
include an art show featuring Belle Fourche artists TR Chytka
and Mick B. Harrison. Chytka
will display his bronze artwork, including the new Billy Etbauer bronze. Harrison, who specializes in oil
paintings, will be showing new artwork, along with the eight-painting “Events
Series” rodeo poster art used for the Days of ’76 posters from 2003 – 2009, and
2011. Both artists’ work is
for sale.
Todd Hoffman will serve a chuck wagon
meal in front of the museum at 11:00 a.m. The chuck wagon is
$7 per plate served, and Hoffman will donate one dollar per plate to Deadwood
History. The chuck wagon
will be available until it is sold out.
The Black Hills ' newest museum
commemorates the history of the award-winning Days of '76 Celebration and
rodeo, and features a stunning collection of American Indian artifacts. The museum also includes the largest
collection of horse-drawn vehicles in the state.
Admission to the museum is $7 for adults;
$4 for children ages 7 – 13; free to children 6 and under; families $25. The ’76 Museum is wheelchair
accessible. Summer hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. , daily. Open year
round. The Days of ’76
Museum is located at 1876 Drive, Deadwood.
We inspire the global community by preserving and celebrating the
cultural heritage of Deadwood and the Black Hills in the context of
the American West through exceptional exhibits, innovative educational programs
and access to extensive collections in unique settings.
Days of ’76 Museum, Adams Museum , Historic Adams House, and the Homestake Adams Research and Cultural
Center.
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