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/per individual; Theme: “Christmas in July.” Displays of nativity sets from around the world. Hosted by Johanna, Marian, and Jo.
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 and FREE Events:
ICE CREAM SOCIAL (Sat June 27, 2-4 pm) - completed, woohoo! Raised $547.00
SPEARFISH AMERICA 250 PARADE, held Fri, July 3, starts at 2 pm, Museum information and treats will be tossed liberally. FREE PARADE EVENT
NEXT EVENT: CELEBRATE SPEARFISH 150 - GRILL OUT PARTY(future museum site: 435 Meier Ave.), Sat, July 25, 5-7 pm (new time due to heat) pm. Let’s celebrate Spearfish’s 150th birthday together on Saturday, July 25, from 2- 4 p.m. Join the Development Committee for another fun fundraiser at the site of the future Spearfish Museum.
LIVE MUSIC from Just the Two of Us (Janeen Larsen, piano; Gary Renner, bass guitar) and Rushmore Music Festival’s Trio-In-Residence (Marlowe Jacques, Violin; Greyson Geisness, Viola; Abigail Stevens, Cello)
FOOD: grilled hot dogs, watermelon, buns, chili, and chips
BEVERAGES: ice-cold water or BYOB
TICKETS: $25.00 per individual or $50.00 for a family
BRING: Lawn chairs for extra seating
TICKETS INCLUDE: Live music and food. Walk-ups are welcome, but purchasing advance tickets through this page is strongly encouraged so we can get an accurate headcount.
WESTERN CHUCKWAGON SUPPER on the LAWN (future museum site: 435 Meier Ave.), Sat, August 22 or 29, 4-6 pm, featuring the famous Spearfish Saddle Club Chuckwagon, full chuckwagon meal and beer/water, with live western music, TICKETS: $75.00 per individual. TICKETS ON SALE SOON.
LIVE ART on the LAWN, (future museum site: 435 Meier Ave.), Sat Sept 19, 3 - 6 pm, in partnership with Matthews Opera House. TICKETS: $20.00 registration fee (proceeds split with MOH). TICKETS ON SALE SOON.
THE ROOTS of SPEARFISH, LECTURE SERIES (421 Meier Ave.), October 15, 2 and 7 PM, featuring Spearfish Historian and Contributing Editor of South Dakota magazine, Mr. Paul Higbee, TICKETS: $20, seating is limited . TICKETS ON SALE SOON.
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 Committee 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 Committee Meeting: Jan 27, 2026, Meier House, 5:15 PM
Outreach Committee Meeting: Feb 19, 2026, Rosalie's House, 5:15 PM
Advisory Committee Meeting: Feb 23, 2026, Meier House, 5:15 PM
Business Strategy Meeting: Feb 25, 2026, Rosalie’s House, 2:00 PM
Advisory Committee Meeting: Mar 23, 2026, Meier House, 5:15 PM
Advisory Committee Meeting: Apr 13, 2026, Meier House, 5:15 PM
Advisory Committee Meeting: May 18 2026, Henry’s Books, 5:15 PM
Development Committee Meeting, June 29, 2026, 5:15 PM, Chamber of Commerce conference room
Development Committee Meeting, July 27, 2026, 5:15 PM, Chamber of Commerce conference room
Development Committee Meeting, Aug 31, 2026, 5:15 PM, Chamber of Commerce conference room
Development Committee Meeting, Sept 28, 2026, 5:15 PM, Chamber of Commerce conference room
Development Committee Meeting, Oct 26, 2026, 5:15 PM, Chamber of Commerce conference room