Name:
History on the Lawn: Black Powder & Pelts
Date:
July 21, 2023
Time:
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM MDT
Website:
https://www.deadwoodhistory.com
Event Description:
July 21: History on the Lawn: Black Powder and Pelts – Deadwood Alive Assistant Director Ty Sanford will discuss the rifles of Springfield Armory, their military use, and later civilian use for hunting and defense. Sanford will also touch on some of the big game animals that were found in the Black Hills during the Custer Expedition of 1874 and during the gold rush days. Bring a lunch and a chair and enjoy the Historic Adams House lawn; 12:00 p.m.; free for members and $5 for non-members. In case of inclement weather, the lecture will be moved to the Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center (HARCC).