Dr. David Wolff, Professor Emeritus at Black Hills State University where he specialized in South Dakota and Black Hills history.
The presentation “Landmarks of the Black Hills Gold Rush” is based on David Wolff’s recently released book The Gold Rush. Unlike traditional history books, The Gold Rush is a tour guide that takes the readers on a road trip through the region’s past. Wolff taught at Black Hills State University for a number of years, and after organizing field trips for his Black Hills History classes, he decided to turn those experiences into informative and accessible self-guided tours. The Gold Rush is the first in a series of six “Black Hills History Tour” books to be published by the South Dakota Historical Society Press. The Gold Rush tour explores the locations that the gold seekers visited from French Creek to Deadwood Creek and beyond, but it also discusses many other sites passed along the way. Using information drawn from the book, this presentation will cover how the Black Hills gold rush began and how it changed over time. In the process, it will highlight the markers, monuments, and locations that commemorate the people, places, and events associated with the gold rush, gold mining, and the changing business of mineral development.
Turtle Soup is a weekly lunch and learn program with revolving topics ranging from Speakers cover a broad range of intriguing topics, from Indigenous Feminism to Deadwood Archaeology and beyond. Each presentation starts with lunch being served at 11:45 PM, followed by a presentation at 12 PM. The local non-profit Fork Real Café partners with The Journey Museum & Learning Center to provide two weekly varieties of soup including a vegetarian option. Immediately following the presentation, a discussion will be held regarding that topic.
Call (605)394-6923 to pre-register. Tickets also available at the door.