Volunteer Hours in 2025: 652

Volunteer Hours in 2026: Counting

Open Houses: (The Black Hills Passion Play Museum and Dolls at Home is also open during this time)

OPEN HOUSE to see the future Spearfish Museum main building, 421 Meier Ave., Fri, May 29, 1-6 PM; Suggested donation: $10; Theme: “Historical Photos of Spearfish and Long Time Families.”

OPEN HOUSE to see the future Spearfish Museum main building, 421 Meier Ave., Fri, July 31, 1-6 PM; Suggested donation: $10; Theme: “Christmas in July.”

OPEN HOUSE to see the future Spearfish Museum main building, 421 Meier Ave., Fri, August 28, 1-6 PM; Suggested donation: $10; Theme: “Matthews Family.”

FUNDRAISING Events:

ICE CREAM SOCIAL on the LAWN (future museum site: 435 Meier Ave.), Sat, June 27, 2 - 4 PM; enjoy music, yummy local ice cream, homemade cookies, and ice-cold water; bring a lawn chair, TICKETS: $25 per attendee, $10 per child (12 years old and under), on sale soon. Get your tickets early; everyone is welcome.

SPEARFISH AMERICA 250 PARADE, held Fri, July 3, starts at 2 pm, (line up at Spearfish HS at 12:30 - 1:45 PM), hosted by Visit Spearfish, featuring the legendary Spearfish Saddle Club Chuckwagon, museum information, and treats tossed liberally. Free event.

AMERICA 250 CELEBRATION on the LAWN (future museum site: 435 Meier Ave.), Sat, July 25, celebrate America theme and music group, snacks, beer/water, TICKETS:$50.00 per attendee (on sale soon)

WESTERN CHUCKWAGON BBQ on the LAWN (future museum site: 435 Meier Ave.), Sat, August 22 or 29, 4-6 pm, featuring the Spearfish Saddle Club Chuckwagon and life-size show horse (photo ops for a small fee), full chuckwagon meal and beer/water, and western music, TICKETS: $75.00 per attendee (on sale soon)

GARDEN PARTY on the LAWN, (421 Meier Ave.), in development, date: TBD

OKTOBERFEST on the LAWN (421 Meier Ave.), in development, date: TBD

Community Presentations about the Spearfish Museum (open to the public):

Spearfish Museum Ribbon Cutting, Chamber of Commerce, Meier House, Jan 8, 12:30 PM

Open House Tour, Meier House, Jan 11, 2:00 PM

Spearfish School Board Presentation, Business Office, Jan 12, 5:30 PM

Rotary Club Meeting Presentation, Holiday Inn, Jan 14, 12:00 PM

Spearfish Souper Stars Presentation, Senior Center, Jan 20, 6:00 PM

Lions Club Presentation, Holiday Inn, Jan 26, 6:00 PM

PEO Presentation, Feb 10, 1:30 PM

NHRSP Presentation, Senior Center, Feb 16, 1:00 PM

Senior Group Presentation, Senior Center, Feb 27, 2:00 PM

Geek Speak Presentation, BHSU, Jonas 1Room10, Mar 9, 4 PM

Bellman Lecture, MOH, Nov 11, 12:00 PM

Committee Meetings for Spearfish Museum (private, members only):

Presentation and Strategy Development: Summer 2025

Open Session Meeting: Oct 3, 2025, BHSU, Library Conf Room 210, 3:10 PM

Advisory Board Meeting: Nov 11, 2025, Meier House, 5:00 PM

Outreach Committee Meeting: Dec 8, 2025, Rosalie’s House, 5:00 PM

Outreach Committee Meeting: Dec 15, 2025, Rosalie's House, 5:15 PM

Advisory Board Meeting: Jan 27, 2026, Meier House, 5:15 PM

Outreach Committee Meeting: Feb 19, 2026, Rosalie's House, 5:15 PM

Advisory Board Meeting: Feb 23, 2026, Meier House, 5:15 PM

Business Strategy Meeting: Feb 25, 2026, Rosalie’s House, 2:00 PM

Advisory Board Meeting: Mar 23, 2026, Meier House, 5:15 PM

Advisory Board Meeting: Apr 13, 2026, Meier House, 5:15 PM

Advisory Board Meeting: May 26 12026, Henry’s Books, 5:15 PM