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Deadwood Gaming Celebration

Twenty years after legalized gaming ushered in a new era of historic preservation in Deadwood, SD, the city will mark the anniversity with a celebration starting on November 1st. The grand finale will be held at the "Lodge of Deadwood" Casino and Hotel on November 6-7th. The "Lodge of Deadwood" is a new casino/hotel that will have a "soft" opening on November 6th. However the casino operations will not open until the first week in December.

The event schedule follows for those interested. If you are in the area during the first week in November shot me an email and maybe able to meet up.

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20th Anniversary of Gaming and Historic Preservation Schedule of Events
November 1-7, 2009

Sunday, November 1: Noon - Mayor Toscana reads proclamation, “Wild Bill” fires gun to kick-off the week, Franklin Hotel

Monday, November 2:11:30 - Press Conference

11:45-1:15 p.m. - Dr. Suzanne Julin on the History of Gaming & Preservation, Franklin Hotel

6:30-8:00 p.m. - Deadwood You Bet Committee at the Masonic Temple

Tuesday, Nov. 3: 11:45 - 1:15 p.m. - Dr. James McLaird on Calamity Jane & Wild Bill Hickok, Deadwood Social Club

6:30-8:00 pm - Former and current Deadwood mayors and city commissioners at Deadwood City Hall

Wednesday, Nov. 4: 11:45-1:15 p.m. - Dr. David Wolff on Seth Bullock, Bullock Hotel

6:30 - 8:00 p.m. - South Dakota Gaming commissioners, Deadwood City Hall

Thursday, Nov. 5: 11:45-1:15 p.m. Michael Trump on the history of night life in Deadwood, Lucky Nugget Gambling Hall

6:30 - 8:00 p.m. - Former and current Deadwood historic preservation officers and commissioners, Masonic Temple

Friday, Nov. 6: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Sounds of Deadwood social, at the Lodge at Deadwood, free, cash bar, cash donations for the Lords Cupboard

Saturday, Nov 7: 6:00 p.m. Social hour with Dixieland Band performing
7:00 p.m. 20th Anniversary Deadwood Gala Banquet at the Lodge at Deadwood, guest speakers and video presentations as Deadwood looks back on the first 20 years of gaming and historic preservation. Tickets are $25 and a reserved table of 8 is $200, and can be purchased through Black Hills Central Reservations by calling 1-800-344-8826


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