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.

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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Novelty salt and pepper shakers became popular in the 1920s when automobiles and travel became more widespread. The shak...
03/26/2024

Novelty salt and pepper shakers became popular in the 1920s when automobiles and travel became more widespread. The shakers were cheap and easy souvenirs for people to buy during their travels. This airplane-shaped saltshaker is gray with red accents and a red star on each wing. It has two holes where the salt comes out and a hole in the bottom covered by old cellophane tape. Did you ever get salt and pepper shakers as a Deadwood souvenir? — Historic Adams House Collection.
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This will be a great History on the Lawn presentation! Deadwood Historic Preservation Deadwood: Chamber of Commerce
03/06/2024

This will be a great History on the Lawn presentation!
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This Adams Brothers store opened in November 1880 and was the second store built by W.E. Adams and his brother James at ...
02/29/2024

This Adams Brothers store opened in November 1880 and was the second store built by W.E. Adams and his brother James at 629 Main Street in Deadwood. The store was 25 by 100 feet and advertised as nearly fireproof. The Black Hills Daily Times described the building as “well lighted and finished off in such a manner that the shelving is an attraction and the counters are things of beauty, beings the most costly and best finished in the city.” Today, the Celebrity Hotel is at the address. - Adams Museum Collection.

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This painting by Rhinehart-Marden of Omaha, Nebraska, depicts William Emery Adams, the founder of the Adams Museum. W.E....
02/19/2024

This painting by Rhinehart-Marden of Omaha, Nebraska, depicts William Emery Adams, the founder of the Adams Museum. W.E. Adams came to Deadwood in 1877 and started the Banner Grocery Store. In 1901, he moved the business to Sherman Street and built the Adams Bros. Wholesale Grocery. – Adams Museum Collection.

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Deadwood History, Inc. will host Christmas Tours of the Historic Adams House on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, November 2...
11/21/2023

Deadwood History, Inc. will host Christmas Tours of the Historic Adams House on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, November 24-26, December 1-3, 8-10, and 15-17, 2024. Celebrate the holiday season with a self-guided tour of the historic home in all of its festive holiday décor. The Adams House will be open from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tickets are $8 for members and $12 for non-members, $5 for children 6 – 12 and free to children 5 and under. Purchase online at DeadwoodHistory.com or at the door. For more information, please call 605-578-3724.
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The Adams House is now closed for the season. The home is being prepared for the annual Christmas Tours on Fridays, Satu...
10/31/2023

The Adams House is now closed for the season. The home is being prepared for the annual Christmas Tours on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sunday, November 24-26, December 1-3, 8-10, and 15-17 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Purchase online at DeadwoodHistory.com or at the door.

The Historic Adams House fall hours: Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10am to 4pm. The last tour of the day is at 4:00pm. It's ...
10/01/2023

The Historic Adams House fall hours: Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10am to 4pm. The last tour of the day is at 4:00pm. It's such an excellent tour, if we do say so ourselves. Our visitor's do too!
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We are so grateful to the Adams House garden volunteers. We appreciate the time, creativity, and dedication that you gi...
07/02/2023

We are so grateful to the Adams House garden volunteers. We appreciate the time, creativity, and dedication that you give to our gardens. Thank you! Deadwood, South Dakota Deadwood History HISTORIC DEADWOOD

Due to the weather forecast for Friday, June 16, History on the Lawn will be moved to the Homestake Adams Research And C...
06/15/2023

Due to the weather forecast for Friday, June 16, History on the Lawn will be moved to the Homestake Adams Research And Cultural Center (HARCC). We hope will you join us for this great presentation!
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When touring the Historic Adams House be sure to check out the spectacular gardens. Thank you to our fabulous garden vo...
05/31/2023

When touring the Historic Adams House be sure to check out the spectacular gardens. Thank you to our fabulous garden volunteers!
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New York Times best selling author Chris Enss's new book, "An Open Secret: The Story of Deadwood's Most Notorious Bordel...
05/24/2023

New York Times best selling author Chris Enss's new book, "An Open Secret: The Story of Deadwood's Most Notorious Bordellos" is now the #1 new release on Amazon today! Don't miss Chris in Deadwood on June 16 and 17 as we celebrate the launching of her new book during Wild Bill Days 2023!
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04/23/2023

The daffodils are blooming at the Adams House.

The Historic Adams House is back open today! Hours are 10am - 4pm, Tues-Sat. The weekend weather looks to be fantastic...
04/05/2023

The Historic Adams House is back open today! Hours are 10am - 4pm, Tues-Sat. The weekend weather looks to be fantastic!
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The daffodils are blooming at the Adams House.

The Christmas Tours of the Adams House are available today and tomorrow (December 17 and 18) from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. We have parking in front of the Adams House and in all the City of Deadwood municipal parking lots. #cabinfever HISTORIC DEADWOOD DeadwoodSouthDakota

Christmas Tours of the Historic Adams House are December 10-11 and 17-18 from 1pm to 5pm. For more information, please call 605-722-4800 or purchase tickets online at https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/deadwoodhistory/items/408808/?full-items=yes&flow=768760 Deadwood History Deadwood: Chamber of Commerce Deadwood: Historic Preservation Office #Christmas #christmastours

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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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