Historic Adams House

Historic Adams House The meticulously restored 1892 Victorian mansion chronicles Deadwood’s transition from a raucous mining camp into a prosperous and technologically rich city.

The home recounts the triumphs and tragedies of two of Deadwood's founding families. The Adams House closes in the winter from November to March, but is open for Christmas Tours in December. Call 605-722-4800 for more information.

Add a touch of History and Holiday Spirit to your Christmas! Visit the Christmas Tours of the Historic Adams House for a...
11/29/2024

Add a touch of History and Holiday Spirit to your Christmas! Visit the Christmas Tours of the Historic Adams House for a memorable getaway.

Join Us for Paranormal Investigations!Starting tonight, Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Adams House run every ...
10/04/2024

Join Us for Paranormal Investigations!
Starting tonight, Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Adams House run every Friday and Saturday through October 19! We have spots available to investigate with Black Hills Paranormal Investigations this weekend:
October 4
6:00 PM: 2 spots
7:30 PM: 3-4 spots
9:00 PM: 2 spots
10:30 PM: 8 spots
October 5
9:00 PM: 2 spots
10:30 PM: 4 spots
💵 Cost: $35 per person
🔮 Limited group Psychic Readings Available
Psychic Medium Dani Jo is offering group readings for $25 per person. Only a few spots left for this weekend!
📞 Call 605-578-3724 for assistance with purchases or to check availability.
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This bar of soap was found in the Historic Adams House. It is from “Peet Bros.” company out of Kansas City in the 1870s....
09/08/2024

This bar of soap was found in the Historic Adams House. It is from “Peet Bros.” company out of Kansas City in the 1870s. It is believed that W.E. Adams sold this soap from his grocery store and then later from his wholesale business. – Adams House Collection

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09/07/2024

Paranormal Mysteries of the Adams House: Paranormal Investigations & Psychic Readings on October 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 & 19. Purchase tickets at DeadwoodHistory.com or call 605-722-4800.
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08/26/2024

Gertrude Eva Parsons married Albert Burnham in Spencer, Iowa, in 1887. She came to Deadwood by stagecoach and made Deadwood her home until the 1930s when she moved to Minnesota. Gertrude was one of the eleven people who helped organize the Baptist church in Deadwood. She was also sister-in-law to Alice Burnham Adams, W.E. Adam’s first wife. - Adams Museum Collection

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George A. Clark of Pasadena, CA, made this brown tweed cap. Clark was friends of W.E. and Alice Adams and is believed to...
07/24/2024

George A. Clark of Pasadena, CA, made this brown tweed cap. Clark was friends of W.E. and Alice Adams and is believed to have gifted this hat during one of the Adams’ trips to Pasadena. – Historic Adams House Collection

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This pencil box, belonging to Helen Adams, is made of finished pine and oak wood.  The design features rabbits and a nes...
07/16/2024

This pencil box, belonging to Helen Adams, is made of finished pine and oak wood. The design features rabbits and a nest of eggs burned into the hinged lid. – Adams Museum Collection

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The Adams House is among the top 10% of things to do worldwide—woo hoo! Each year, Tripadvisor recognizes travelers' fav...
07/08/2024

The Adams House is among the top 10% of things to do worldwide—woo hoo! Each year, Tripadvisor recognizes travelers' favorite businesses around the globe based on reviews and ratings collected over 12 months. Thanks to your amazing reviews, we’ve scored a top spot. Congrats and a big thank you to all our fantastic visitors!
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Community Support in Action! 🐾 Deadwood History, Inc. presents donations to the Twin City Animal Shelter following a suc...
04/24/2024

Community Support in Action! 🐾 Deadwood History, Inc. presents donations to the Twin City Animal Shelter following a successful Patsy's Day at the Historic Adams House. We raised $457 in cash, along with pet food and toys. Pictured: Twin City Animal Shelter volunteer Gail Bunch, our furry friends Atticus Finch and Abel, and Deadwood History Media Arts Designer Adrienne Kline.
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This undated photograph shows Alice Adams kneeling with her daughter Lucile in front of their home in Deadwood. - Adams ...
04/19/2024

This undated photograph shows Alice Adams kneeling with her daughter Lucile in front of their home in Deadwood. - Adams Museum Collection.

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Deadwood History will host Patsy’s Day at the Historic Adams House on Saturday, April 20 in honor of W.E. Adams’ beloved...
04/17/2024

Deadwood History will host Patsy’s Day at the Historic Adams House on Saturday, April 20 in honor of W.E. Adams’ beloved terrier, Patsy, and to benefit the Twin City Animal Shelter. Visitors donating any pet product or who make a monetary contribution for the shelter will receive free admission to the beautifully restored 1892 Queen Anne-style home. Tours are given at the top of the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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This 1917 photograph shows W.E. Adams and Oliver P. Burner looking at Mr. Adams’ orange grove in Las Lomas, California. ...
04/10/2024

This 1917 photograph shows W.E. Adams and Oliver P. Burner looking at Mr. Adams’ orange grove in Las Lomas, California. Burner, an authority on raising citrus fruits, managed these groves of over 60 acres. When Mr. Adams passed in 1934, he left Burner 35 acres of this land known as Butte Ranch. – Adams Museum Collection

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The Historic Adams House reopens for the 2024 season on Tuesday, April 2.  April hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10am to 40m...
04/01/2024

The Historic Adams House reopens for the 2024 season on Tuesday, April 2. April hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10am to 40m, with the last tour at 4pm.
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The Historic Adams House

The meticulously restored 1892 Victorian mansion with original contents chronicles Deadwood’s transition from a raucous mining camp into a prosperous and technologically rich city. The home recounts the triumphs and tragedies of two of Deadwood's founding families. The Queen Anne-style home was built by pioneer businessman Harris Franklin, complete with stained glass windows, thoroughly modern 19th-century plumbing and electricity, hand-painted canvas wall coverings, and telephone service. W.E. Adams purchased the home in 1920, and after his death in 1934, Adams’ second wife, Mary, closed the doors.

The home sat silent for almost 60 years. In 1998, under the direction of the City of Deadwood’s Historic Preservation Commission and the Adams Museum, historic preservation experts painstakingly restored the mansion to its former glory. The home is open daily in the summer when the beautiful gardens are in full bloom.


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