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Now open for the 2022 Season
Explore Deadwood’s History With Us:
Discover the Gold Rush of 1874 that changed the area forever. Almost, overnight Deadwood grew into one of the area’s largest towns full of miners looking to strike it rich.
The legends that surround this small boomtown are known worldwide for being some of the roughest and toughest outlaws around. See first hand, where legendary names like Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane walked and were laid to rest.
We will take you through the Historic Streets of Deadwood up to Mt. Moriah, our famous Boot Hill, to visit the graves of Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane and other gold rush characters.
Narration Includes:
- Deadwood's 1876 Gold Rush
- Local History and Legends
- Current Gold Mining
- Historic Main Street Buildings
- Custer's 1874 Expedition to the Black Hills
- Great Sioux's Struggle for the Black Hills
- Chinese of Deadwood
- The Killing of Wild Bill at the Saloon #10
- The Trial of Jack McCall
- Legalization of Deadwood Gambling - 1989
- Recount the lives of Wild Bill, Calamity Jane, Potato Creek Johnny, and Sheriff Seth Bullock
Taking a Tour With Us Vs. On Your Own
- Discover history not writtin in the books
- Narration by expert tour guides
- Relax and enjoy the ride
- No getting lost!
- Save time!
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About Us
Meet Our Guides
Watch as history comes to life right in front of your eyes, on this one hour narrated open-air bus tour of this Wild West Town. Each of our guides is a local resident with a passion for retelling Deadwood’s rich history.

Kim Keehn
Kim Keehn is originally from Montana but has lived in Deadwood over the past 35 years. She is a Genealogist and Yoga Instructor. Kim was involved in the archeological dig of the Chinatown area of Deadwood, where many artifacts were discovered. She serves as Vice-President of the Lawrence County Historical Society.

AshLee Pray
AshLee Pray is a graduate student at the University of South Dakota. AshLee earned her undergraduate degree at Colorado State University. She grew up in Deadwood. Her hobbies are reading and hiking.

Joe Williams
Joe Williams is from Pennsylvania and has made his home in Spearfish. He is a teacher at Lead-Deadwood Middle School and coaches girls high school volleyball. He previously gave tours of the Amish Country in Pennsylvania.

Will Malde
Will Malde is a lifelong resident of the Black Hills. He teaches at Deadwood Elementary. He also coaches various sports. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hunting, fishing, and mountain biking.

Blake Joseph
Blake Joseph grew up in Deadwood. He is an acclaimed actor, singer, and musician who has graced the stage of NYC, Los Angeles, and many in between as well as TV, film, and commercials. Now he's back giving bus tours so that's how that's going.

Phyllis Fleming
Phyllis Fleming is a Black Hills Historian and experienced guide. She also operates Guides To Go step-on services for charter groups. Phyllis is known for her enthusiasm and sense of humor.
Departures and Tour Information
Now open for the 2022 Season
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From the History and Information Center, 3 Siever St., Deadwood, SD
Tours are 1 hour long
(Times may vary)
Tickets sold on a first come first serve basis at our ticket booth at 3 Siever Street, next to the old Railroad Depot Information and History Center. Generally, if you arrive a half hour before the tour to purchase your ticket there is not a problem getting on.
Group rates for 20+
Deadwood History and Information Center
3 Siever Street
Deadwood, SD 57732
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