In this episode, host Brian Thacker takes us on a journey around Historic Deadwood's most infamous sites. Along the way, you'll meet a modern-day gunslinger for a rousing game of poker at Old Style Saloon #10, chase ghosts at the Historic Bullock Hotel and pay homage to some of the city's most famous locals at Mount Moriah Cemetery.
You'll hear from:
- Andy Mosher of Deadwood Alive
- Kate McGraw of the Historic Bullock Hotel
One newspaper read that the gold dust was underneath the horses’ feet. Pretty soon there were 10,000 illegal miners right here in Deadwood, and they weren’t exactly the cream of the crop. It was as if the earth tipped and all the riff-raff poured into Deadwood.
”Featured Locations
Old Style Saloon #10
Sawdust still covers the floor at Old Style Saloon #10, which dates back to the days of Wild Bill Hickok. A museum unlike any other, the saloon houses thousands of Old West artifacts and antiques, as well as nightly entertainment, gambling and a full-service bar with the state's largest whiskey selection.
Historic Bullock Hotel
Step back into the 1890s at this iconic property on Main Street. As you'll learn in the episode, the halls of the Historic Bullock Hotel are said to be haunted by Deadwood's first sheriff, Seth Bullock. Fear not — he's friendly! The hotel also features a restaurant, lounge and casino with 24-hour gaming.
Mount Moriah Cemetery
Nestled on a hillside overlooking Historic Deadwood, Mount Moriah Cemetery is the final resting place of Old West legends like Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, Seth Bullock and Potato Creek Johnny.
Deadwood Alive
For more than 20 years, Deadwood Alive has been bringing the city's rough-and-tumble past to life with daily reenactments of Wild West shootouts. You can also take in guided tours, stagecoach rides and performances of the Trial of Jack McCall, the man who murdered Bill Hickok in 1876.
Wild Bill Days
Music and revelry fill the streets during Wild Bill Days, a summer tradition for more than 40 years. Hear live bands on Main Street, see performances by Deadwood Alive and enjoy fun activities like gold-panning and sluicing, a 5K run/walk and a collector car and memorabilia auction.
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