1881 Courthouse Museum

Immerse Yourself in Prairie History

Walk Through History

Learn about life on the prairie through Native American artifacts, authentic mining tools, and everyday relics. Housed in the original Dakota Territory courthouse, the 1881 Courthouse Museum explores the history of the Black Hills and Dakota Territory from 1874 to the present day.

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