Galena Annual Ghost Town Fundraiser
Jun 11, 2022 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Spend a few hours learning the local history of our beautiful ghost town - Galena. Walk, Learn and Relive History! 1 to 5 mile self-guided trek at your own pace. Photos and interpreters around town will tell you stories of our gold and silver mining camp, established in 1875. We have many original structures from the late 1800s to enjoy!
Begin walking any time between 9am and 2pm. $5 suggested donation for each walker is requested and all proceeds from the day go to the Galena Historical Society to continued restoration and revitalization of our historical monuments and buildings including the 1882 schoolhouse and the 1878 Vinegar Hill Cemetery. 10 tp 2pm - Live music by Marlin Maynard. 11am to 2pm. BBQ of brats, baked beans, chips and more will be available for purchase.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS Take Highway 385 South from Deadwood. Turn East at Wild Bills Campground onto Galena Road, go approximately 3 miles. Parking is below and East of the Schoolhouse, watch for signs. Once you have arrived please register at the Historic 1882 Schoolhouse.
Fee: $5 suggested donation
| Location: | Galena Historic 1882 Schoolhouse | |
| Map: | 3018 Morningview Dr, Rapid City, South Dakota 57732 | |
| Phone: | 605-578-1574 | |
| Email: | Galenamjs@yahoo.com | |
| Website: | http://GalenaSchoolhouse.org |
All Dates:
Jun 11, 2022 9:00 am - 2:00 pm June 11th
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