Lectures & Readings

Join us for a thought-provoking Bellman Brown Bag as Terri Smith, organizer of Lead’s annual Heritage Weekend, explores the balance between preserving local history and embracing new development. This engaging talk will highlight the influential women who helped shape the Lead/Deadwood area and examine how their legacies inform ongoing preservation efforts. Discover the stories behind [...]

Comprised of dedicated tellers, such as original members Liz Twomey, Mary Margaret Forrette, Anne Bodman, and Nancy Eldridge. They bring folklore, myth, personal tales, and historical narratives to life through performances across the region. Their storytelling has graced venues throughout the Black Hills, from libraries and schools to cultural festivals, in towns such as Rapid [...]

Join us as Jo Powell shares the powerful history of the Heart Mountain Internment Camp in Powell, Wyoming. One of ten camps where Japanese Americans were forcibly relocated during World War II. Through stories, research, and reflection, Powell sheds light on this pivotal chapter of American history and its lasting impact. About the Bellman Brown [...]