I grew up in Deadwood, before gambling changed it forever. You did a great job cutting through the tourist stories to the actual history. Especially the fact that the actual spot Hickhock died at is lost to history due to fires. The woman on the wall of portraits is actually Poker Alice. She was a bit of a local character she always had a poker game going at her house. My grampa played there frequently.

@toastybillionaire4047

Жыл бұрын

How did you grow up in Deadwood before it existed?

@fredlunsford6529

Жыл бұрын

@toastybillionaire ha gambling did exist but it was not legal as a lagit business in the Deadwood of my youth. It was legalized the year I graduated high school and it changed my hometown forever.

@mwg911hk

9 ай бұрын

@toastybillionaire4047 im here now and it feels like Vegas crammed into like 5 blocks. Cool town, though! Love Being able to take an ohv everywhere!

@toastybillionaire4047

9 ай бұрын

@@mwg911hk if you're interested in the history I recommend the walking tour with sheriff Bullock. They also do shootout reenactments a few times a day that are fun.

@LowejaDogs

3 ай бұрын

I see this comment was a year ago but hope you can let me and others know that if the portrait is rea;;y of Poker Alice and not Calamity Jane, has the name been changed on the actual picture or were Jeff and Sarah not able to actually read who it was. I just want to know because I like authenticity of this type of thing. If the photo of her at that store is saying its Calamity Jane, has it been changed to Poker Alice?. Would be awful if a photo on a wall says its not who it is. To me its like putting the wrong name on a gravesite. Could someone please answer my query. Loweja Dogs

I worked in Deadwood at the Historic Adams House 10 years ago. I am actually impressed that they haven't raised the admission to Mount Moriah in all that time. Can you imagine having to care for that cemetery that's so steep and high? I loved visiting the cemetery after work, but after giving tours all day and then hiking up that hill, it really took it out of me.

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

So a person doesn't get acclimated to the altitude or is it the steep incline that gets us?

@maryellenshock

Жыл бұрын

I am from Michigan. My parents lived in new Mexico. I had a tough time acclimated to the dry air.

We finally visit Deadwood (5/30/2024) and the Mt Moriah cemetery and do we now appreciate you Jeff for walking up to Mr Seth Bullock’s grave. I have to say, I must have been under a rock, but I had no idea of the many gambling establishments. Thank you Jeff and Sarah…❤

I have always been fascinated by the story of Wild Bill and Calamity Jane. Always my favorite way to start my Sunday ! A piping hot cup of coffee and a riveting history lesson from History Hunters !! Thank you Jeff and Sarah ! I sure hope to run into you both someday ! 👏👏❤

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! That would be nice to bump into you. It’s been a while since anyone has bumped into us who watch our channel. So glad you appreciated this episode given your interest!

Thanks for climbing to the top for us Jeff. Well done as always.

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

I saved you a strenuous hike! Lol. Thanks

@gbwildlifeuk8269

Жыл бұрын

@@jbenziggy we noticed and if you smoke and dont work out, you did exceptionally well. 👍👍

During “Sturgis” motorcycle week , Deadwood’s streets are lined with thousands of bikes from all around the country every day which is why they sell so many tee shirts. My wife and I rode there in ‘98 along with 600,000 others . Thank you for showing us what it normally looks like and also the great history lesson.

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

There were quite a few motorcycles up there when we were visiting but not to the extent of the Sturgis event. Thank you so much for watching and leaving the comment. The Black Hills are a beautiful place for sure.

@tooyoungtobeold8756

2 ай бұрын

600,000?

Jeff, I can tell by your huffing and puffing that climbing the hill took a lot of physical effort. I appreciate it. I was last in deadwood in the 1970s. The town has become a complete tourist attraction. Still, I would like to do a video about Deadwood and several of the other attractions in the Black Hills.

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

I need to check out your channel!!!

@WyomingTraveler

Жыл бұрын

@@jbenziggy Please do. I would appreciate your cirque.

@mthompson0331

Жыл бұрын

how about "jeff grow up, no one fucking cares about your feelings."

@WyomingTraveler

Жыл бұрын

@@mthompson0331 If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.

Thank You Jeff & Sarah for another GREAT history lesson!

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

Nice to know you enjoyed it, Brigitte!

Appreciate all you do to bring us fascinating content. This one was particularly enjoyable and informative.

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Thanks!

It has become our family tradition to watch History Hunters every Sunday evening. Thank you for the wholesome content and the history lessons that we will NEVER take for granted. You do a fabulous job! Thank You and may God be with you in your safe journeys!

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

That is really special to hear, Margo! Thank you so much for making it a family tradition. We feel honored! We will be safe ... you do as well!

The woman in the photo smoking the cigar frame 4:06 min is POKER ALICE! Been there many times 2004-2022. Love it there , thanks for showing this video.

Another great journey through history. Very much appreciated. Thank you, Sarah and Jeff!! 👍👍👍

You amaze me, Jeff and Sarah! How do you come up with these great ideas of presenting these great shows featuring these historic American history characters ? Your hard work in producing these shows are greatly appreciated. I don't know if you believe it or not, but your shows bring solace and peace to my spirit. Keep up the good work and God bless you and Sarah.

Hi Jeff, I do appreciate your effort to take us along to Seth's grave. My interest has been peaked recently when I started watching The series on Hulu. This is great!! Thank you!!!

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Kris! It certainly was a strenuous hike which I won’t forget any time soon!

Thank you for making this video. I'm part Hunkpapa Sioux. I grew up in Thunder Hawk, S.D. My great grandmother is the most written author in the Library of Congress, and her mother was Itattawia, "Wind Woman", she was one of the first college grad's of the great Sioux Nation and earned a BA in English Literature. My mother and I went on a road trip when I was 10 years old, and on of the first stops was in Deadwood, S.D. We took a tour thru the town, and she showed me where Wild Bill was shot, by Jack McCall. Kind of funny, as I was an Infantry Marine, 7th U.S. Marines, I earned two (2) Call Names in my Marine Corps, first was, "Wild Bill" and second, "Mad Dog". I am 76 years old now, I hope to be buried on the Military Reservation at "The Little Big Horn", because it was my Sioux family that General George Armstrong Custer ran into as he crossed the river and it was my family that kilt the son-of-a-bastard. If I remember correctly they shot him 7 times in the chest, the holes are in the leather jacket he wore into battle. By the way, it was my great grandmother, "Woman of the Wind", that made that leather jacket for him. On that terrible day, after the Sioux kilt all the 7th Cavalry Soldiers the Squaws went out and butchered all of the dead soldiers except Custer. They took their sewing needles out and ripped out his ear drums. I asked my Sioux grandmother why they tore out his ear drums, she said, "To make sure in his next life he could hear the Sioux Warriors warn him they'd kill him if he didn't stop murdering Sioux women and children..."! Deadwood is my favorite city, if I had one wish it would be to have been born in the days and time of Wild Bill Hickok. I think I could have taken him. LOL, LOL, LOL.

@tooyoungtobeold8756

2 ай бұрын

I read that Custer wasn't scalped because he committed suicide and the Indians didn't scalp people who did that.

Thanks again guys. Like always a very informative and entertaining history lesson.....and Jeff I do appreciate the effort. Thanks for taking us on the adventure.

Thanks so much for this video. It was so interesting, and informative. It's always fascinating to hear about the lives of these historic figures... trying to sort out fact from fiction. I love the names these colorful characters are known by. That cemetery has quite a collection of notables. I had very little knowledge of Seth Bullock. *Thanks so much Jeff and Sarah, for another great video. I read where Jack McCall claimed that Wild Bill Hickok had killed his brother, whose death he was avenging. 👏👏 Deadwood💥

I look forward to your episodes every Sunday morning, thank you Jeff and Sarah😊

Well done Jeff & Sarah - A nice insight into more American history /legends ,I was always enthralled by the old west after my old Ma bought me a very thick leather bound book about the subject , Hickok , Custer , the Earps , Buffalo Bill and of course Calamity Jane who I found out was nothing like Doris Day - in the film ?. Interesting story about Potato Creek Johnny ,must have been quite a eye opener from 19th century Wales to the Wild West ,even more weird was that according to historians the old West only existed in it"s wild form a few years in reality ! .

That was an awesome tour of Deadwood! A rowdy past full of rowdy & colorful characters...very much like the towns in the California Motherlode. Gold rush towns do tend to be very similar. Thanks for taking us there with you!!

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome! We have some great characters in the Old West for sure, even in California!

Deadwood is full of historical sites and a wealth of Western knowledge. Thanks for your time and input.

Thank you, for both of your efforts and sharing your passion for history and such stunning landscapes. Hopefully one day I'll travel from Scotland to such an amazing and beautiful country. I for one appreciate your commitment and deadication to climbing up such a steep hill. God bless & God speed in both of your journeys into American history. God Bless Old Glory

"They told me I couldn't take video in here. But, tough." Love the rebel attitude. 👍🏼👊🏼🥰

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

Ha ha ha. Well I traveled a long way and to hear that?! Tough! Lol

Keep up the good work. I love hearing about history. You could endless videos about history, there is so much out there. I am glad that you are bringing history to us.

Hi Jeff & Sarah, I have to admit I would never make the climb, so thanks again for taking one for the team and sharing with us all.

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

When I went up I said to myself, thousands are coming with me up here…. On video!

@esthergarcia1373

Жыл бұрын

Yep! only on video shall we climb so high, Jeff & Sarah❣️🙏🏻Thanks for all your efforts.

Once again, great job and (puff puff) research. Beautiful old buildings. Thanks for the memories!

Awesome the wild west

That was so interesting !! Thank you 😁 and thanks for walking up that steep hill

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! Thanks, Denise!

I love the wild west stories! Thanks so much! Deadwood is one of the places I would love to see!💕🏜️

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Marie!

As always appreciate your dedication to our country's history and thank you for sharing. The old west is full of stories and legends and is always fascinating. Thanks again Jeff and Sarah 👍

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! Thank you for your very recent donation, too! You are much appreciated!

Thanks for the memories, my wife and I were there in 2017 enjoyed it very much, we camped at the horse thief camp ground while we were there!

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

That is awesome! Thank you!

As a German, I am really fascinated by American Cowboy and Indian History, thank you for this video walk of History.

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I happen to be Swiss-German myself!

We visited Deadwood several years ago. It's a neat town, lots of history and a fun town to walk around. Cemetery was interesting for sure.

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

It definitely is worth a visit! Thanks for watching!

Big like awesome thanks for sharing watching 👀 and subscribed from the UK 🇬🇧 😀 👍.

WOW, what a walk!! I have never been out west, but I would love to go. If I do, I'll know to be in shape before attempting to walk that cemetery!! Thanks so much Jeff!!

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yeah, it's a pretty steep cemetery. I can imagine they might have had some mishaps in the old days when the bodies were brought in by wagon. If you didn't secure the coffin you could have a disaster on your hands. LOL

The town is also known as a supply point for the troopers trying to round up the Oglala Sioux and Cheyenne in 1876 before the Battle of the Little Bighorn. One group of troops was coming from Deadwood while two other columns were coming from the east and west to force the Indians back on reservations. General Crook was coming from Deadwood and ran into the Sioux at the Battle of the Rosebud and had to retreat to Deadwood to resupply. Custer was coming from the east and wound up being killed at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. The group coming from the west to trap the Oglala Sioux where too late to help Custer. After the Battle of the Little Bighorn, many of the Sioux fled to Canada with Sitting Bull.

Well done Jeff for all your exercise this episode. Remember that many of us view your channel from abroad and are unlikely ever to visit your locations. So all we learn is through your efforts. Thankyou.

I appreciate your efforts to factualize this History. It's sad how the town has skewed, and monetized history.

Jeff... I do thank you for that effort of climbing up that steep hill. When I visited the Grand Canyon some years ago I had a similar out of breath experience. High altitudes and thin air do affect many people. I am happy that you and Sarah went to Deadwood. Because of your informative and realistic vlog I almost feel that I was there with you! Have you ever thought of doing a vlog at the Little Bighorn Battle field. I do know that with your research and expert historic fact finding expertise you would do a great presentation. Now to coffee and election news. Until next vlog take care and thank you.

Really liking your videos me and my family visited deadwood last summer. It is a very steep hill to that cemetery.

Thank you once again for taking me to places I cannot travel too, but want to see. Watching your videos makes me feel like I have had a mini vacation. Thank you again.

My Great-Grandpa was in Deadwood for a few years around 1880. He worked for a Stage line. Somehow he lost an eye in an accident. He was told there was a Doctor in St. Paul, MN that could fit him with a glass eye so he could be rid of the patch he wore. He got on a horse and rode to St. Paul and found that Doctor. He also found the Doctor's pretty red-haired Irish immigrant nurse named Anna Monahan. My Great-grandmother. He lived in St. Paul for the next 73 years.

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

Wow, interesting story! Thanks for sharing! You had to be a tough person to live in those times. People today have no idea -- nor could they survive if they had to live like folks back there did!

Thank you for the dedication for your long loved compassion😎👍🏻🇺🇸🦅

I have always wanted to go to Deadwood SD . Have not had the chance to yet Thank you for taking me there. 🤠 John Wunschel Old Hangtown ca.

Very interesting to find out Calamity Jane may have been the very first celebrity stalker. Great video as always.

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

I think so too! Lol

Another awesome episode. Thank you Jeff and Sarah.

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

Thank you for hiking up that hill so that I could see it. I will never get there personally.

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the view, Sharon!

Thanks for showing us all that too very interesting too!!!

My birth state and I've been there several times in Deadwood. I have to admit I learned a lot watching this video. I appreciate how much work you put into your videos presenting accurate information. Bell Fouche is one of my favorite little towns beautiful area. I currently reside in Montana and Bullock remains a popular name here. . Thank you and Sara for all the work and travels you do. God Bless & Safe Travels.

@MrManfly

11 ай бұрын

And indeed you have to wonder if anyone living in that blue house at the end of the video that’s apparently on the old graveyard have seen any anomalies in their house? 👻😮

Fantastic episode and Thank you for taking the hike for all of us!!

As always Jeff, thank you for another amazing video along with the additional information of other historical people. And thank you for your long 🚶‍♂️ 🚶‍♂️ 's to bring us awesome shots!

Thanks Jeff and Sarah for another great video. You took one for the team. Jeff, we are not spring chickens anymore. You did a great job.

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

My problem now is aches and pains after doing anything physical. I need to get some Relief Factor! LOL

@edwardaustin740

Жыл бұрын

@@jbenziggy . The pain you go through is greatly appreciated. I can't thank you enough.

I went there with my folks eons ago, when I was in 8th grade in 1976!! We went to the graveyard as well and that’s when I found out from my dad, we are distantly related to Calamity Jane, aka, Mary Canary!

Been to Deadwood! Fascinating town, so rich in history! Thank you Jeff and Satah! Got one of my Harley shirts there!

Wow, simply wow! Loved this episode!!!

Another awesome video. I have been through this state many times, but never stopped at Deadwood. Enjoying this vicariously. Thank you, again!

I appreciate your walk in the cemetery showing us the graves. It looked really steep but a great view. I always learn so much from your videos. Thank you.

Thanks for going through the hard work of showing us this history of times past. Another gr8 history lesson.

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

You got it! Our pleasure, Phil!

Amazing history! Things I was never aware of. Again, thank you for another wonderful story

That was quite a hike. You always go to great lengths! I always want to see all the places after your research and great videos!

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Lisa. I hope that you are able to visit some of the locations that we feature. I wish I had more time to visit more locations and I hope to in 2023.

Another great one guys…good to see deadwood..😉👍🇦🇺🇦🇺

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Mt Moriah cemetery is no joke with those steep hills. I remember how winded I got going to bullock’s grave. It happens to us all lol

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

Whew! Then it just wasn’t me! Ha ha ha

@prowrestlingisart6742

Жыл бұрын

@@jbenziggy not at all! Anyone who says otherwise has either not been there or is bending the truth. Never smoked and exercise quite a bit and I was huffing and puffing. The view is worth it though. And i love that they were given permission to fly thr flag 24 hrs a day

Love the video its just like we were there with you. Once again 10 outa 10. Ive been to Deadwood many times and love that area. Thanks for tour!

@bevgreen8165

Жыл бұрын

@@davidniehaus202 Are you going to ask Jon Townsend for bear and squirrel cooking too?

We were there in 2015. A real place in history. Thanks for bringing back memories to us. Appreciate your travels.

Very interesting! Thank You for doing this story and adventure.

Beautiful place , cemetery is even nice awesome history Thanks Sara and Jeff

Keep up the great work, Jeff and Sarah. It is hard to wait for your next adventure. Thank you!!!

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, John! More to come!

I do appreciate all that huffing and puffing for us, Jeff. A few years back my senior group toured all the sites you've been to. After all the walking around Deadwood, our group was going up to see Hickhock's and Jane's graves. I just knew I was done. So thanks to you I now have seen them and more. Thanks. You are a trooper.

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying what you did, Joyce. Seems like I do far too much huffing and puffing up any hill. LOL

Appreciate you climbing to the top of that hill to share History with us... can't wait for your next adventure

I look forward to these videos. Thank you for doing them.

Jeff what a man 👏👏👏. Love your whole approach and honesty. Lovely piece of story telling. Thank you 😊

Great job. I just love anything from the old west.

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

Right on! Thanks Scott!

Another great history lesson!!!!! It really brings us back in time!!!! I remember that movie with Doris Day!!!

Thanks. I have been a fan of wild Bill for a long time. That walk must be more then a mile climb. Well done. Thanks for the story.

Sarah is turning in to where's Waldo type of character. Another great video Jeff!

Another great video Jeff & Sarah. The climb was well worth it Jeff. Thank you for taking us along on another great history journey and lesson.

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

I am so glad that you enjoyed this video, Wayne. The climb was definitely a challenge but it was worth it. When I started out I thought I had a lot farther to go then I did.

Thoroughly enjoyed your vlog. Visited Deadwood and the Black Hills the 4th of July, 1973. Have to look up my pictures of it and Mt. Moriah so I can view what things looked like back then. Thanks for inviting us along...!

Thank you for the look back into history

Hi Jeff and Sarah thank you for sharing a wonderful video of your trip to deadwood thank you for the great history lesson can’t wait to see the next history lesson love and blessings Larry June and laurie

Very interesting HH this week!!! Always a gr8 show and gives me my history fix! Thnx Jeff n Sarah for another fabulous HH episode!!!

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

Loved it. Truly appreciate your physical effort to get that video to us all. Outstanding as always.

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Edward! Much appreciated your comment!

THOROUGHLY Enjoyed it, Jeff❗Here in South Louisiana we have a tradition (now fading into memory) of the merchant giving a little bonus with a purchase (or payment of the balance owed) called "Lagniappe". You did yourself proud with all the "asides" stories Without unnecessary "fillers" (soybeans and such) 😹❗ Looking forward to exploring your other videos. WELL Done and THANKS Again ❗😊👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@jbenziggy

3 ай бұрын

Very cool! Thanks very much! I appreciate your southern accent to your commentary. Now I think I'll go fetch me up some chicken gumbo! LOL

@mauricewascom658

3 ай бұрын

​@@jbenziggy ( Chicken gumbo is Okay . . . IF you can't get the Shrimp and Crab w/Okra ! 😋) TY 4 Your Reply ❗😊

Love Deadwood. An ancestor of mine, 12 at the time, was outside the saloon where Wild Bill was murdered, fixing a wagon wheel at the time. Saw the arrest...

America has history that you can reach out and touch......really interesting to see Deadwood. Definitely going to visit when funds allow....can't wait for your next historical post .....excellent job.

Thanks for being so descriptive. My husband is the history buff and loves stories of the old west.Thanks for the history lesson. You made Deadwood come alive(pardon the pun) Angie and Jim

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

That is awesome! Thanks, Angie and Jim!

Great video Jeff. Thank you for your hard work on this one! I love cowboy history.

Always interesting and definitely appreciate your efforts. All that labored breatheing allowed us to see and hear history.

Very well done on this history lesson and the work out up the hill! Great reporting and visuals, fantastic entertainment for Old West buffs! Brilliant, love this. And RIP to all the Folks buried there.

@jbenziggy

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Derek! I really enjoyed visiting that cemetery!

We basically did the same trip , love western history, we spent time all over Dead wood , great Job !

Thanks for the info and your reverent way of presenting it.❤

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

So nice of you! Thank you!

Very nice, love these stories. Thanks.

Nice trip, video and history lesson.............................. I had to paus there for a minute to catch my breath. I would have no problem paying a fee if I know the proceeds are going for upkeep/maintenance of the cemetery. Sometimes city hall will refuse to pay for upkeep of a cemetery. Mount Moriah Cemetery in Philadelphia is a good example of an abandoned cemetery. Although Deadwood, without their Celebrated dead, that town would have disappeared long ago. Tourist's is all that's keeping it alive I would think.😜

Thanks as always for your efforts and interesting episodes. They are much appreciated.

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated Tom!

Thanks for your work and dedication.

Thank you, Jeff and Sarah. It was interesting. And thank you for walking up that hill. Hills can be a challenge for anyone. Take care in your travels.

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

I am an English citizen and find the history of the guns and the people of the west in the early years fascinating, thank you for your information.

Loved it Jeff and Sarah! I've been to Deadwood, right after the HBO Deadwood series was on. I was there for Sturgis. I was always facinated by the history. When I was there, the cemetery was free and there was a dirtpath to Calamity Jane, Wild Bill and Seth Bullock 's grave. Yes, I was out of breath, but it was worth the hike. Thank you both, again. Loyal fan ✌💚 From SoCal

Really enjoyed your tour, great photos...

Thank you for the history lesson on Wild Bill Hickock & Calamity Jane. Places we will never go personally enjoy the adventures thru your eyes and daring experiences. ❤️🎲♣️♠️♥️👍🤠⭐️

Most interesting! How magnificent the story! I love your work! Thank you much!

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Larry! Love the comment!