Historic Adams House — Attraction in Deadwood

Located in Historic Deadwood, nestled in the majestic Black Hills of South Dakota stands this beautiful home. Built in 1892 by German immigrant Harris Franklin, this beautiful Queen Ann-style home offers us a glimpse into the past, and tells the stories of three prominent families that lived in the home; Harris Franklin and his wife Anna were the first residents. Later Harris would sell the home to his son Nathan for one dollar who lived in the home with his wife Ada and daughter Mildred. Nathan would eventually sell the home to his political rival (of all people!) W.E. Adams who lived in the home with his wife Alice, then eventually his second wife Mary. So if you find yourself in Deadwood, take the tour and learn more in depth about the trials and tribulations of these fascinating families, and the home that bonded them. Tours last about an hour and discounts are available for seniors, veterans...

We visited the Adams House on our vacation to the Black Hills. We didn't know anything about this place before we visited, but found it as one of the top attractions on TripAdvisor. Our tour guide seemed very knowledgeable, but spoke very fast. He did leave time for questions, but it did seem like he was trying to get through a whole bunch of information in too short of time. That being said, it was still an enjoyable tour.

NOTES: This tour would not be enjoyable for young children or for those who like to be "hands-on". This house and its furnishings are being preserved, and they are not...

Very cool museum. The tour guides provide lots of information, but they do have strict rules no touching anything, no standing on the antique rugs, no standing on the tile by the fireplace, no using flash, and no sitting on the furniture. They are very strict about these rules and will not hesitate to yell at you. You must stay with your tour group and keep moving. Other than that our guide shared lots of information, answered every question, and was very detailed. The house was incredible. I highly recommend the Adams House—just follow the rules, as you should...