MIKE MADLER ENTERTAINS HISTORY BUFFS

 Greetings History Buffs!

Our Spring 2026 Presentation was a fun success! 50 people showed up and were entertained by Mr. Mike Madler's historical presentation of "Murder In The Brothel."  

        

Mr. Madler had beautifully illustrated slides to aid in his presentation.

   

He told us the interesting, and at times comical, history of several people from the area.  Pearl Leopold, a successful Madam and Jerry "DeBum" who seemed to have many lives were two of the historical citizens he discussed.

Dave B. decided to have his own "Save Our Tail" parade early in the presentation.  It was fitting for the subject matter :)

Mr. Madler gave a clue to find the "Mystery House" in Spearfish.  We're hoping more clues will follow!

Lunch was especially delicious, and we thank Catering By Dave!

We gave away 3 of our LCHS books; Congrats to the Winners!

LCHS has several publications about local history.  

   

Thank you all for coming, and have a wonderful Summer.  Stay tuned for the announcement of our Fall Meeting.  Newsletters will be sent out with the information as always.

If you want to receive our LCHS Newsletter (twice a year,) please email:
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Until next time, Keep It Historical Friends!

SPRING 2026 PRESENTATION

Greetings! It's time for our Spring Speaker.  This year Mike Madler will be our featured speaker, presenting his new program "Murder In The Brothel"

**  Please call for reservations, Donna 605-578-9770**

Date:  May 17th

Time: High Noon

Place: The HARCC building, 150 Sherman Street in Deadwood

Cost: $20 includes lunch buffet by Catering By Dave and The Program 

It is the story of two people who were killed in Black Hills brothels.   

Pearl Leopold was a madam shot in her Spearfish bagnio in 1884.   

Jerry De Bum was an unsavory vagrant gunned down outside of a Sturgis bordello. 

Mr. Madler will talk about their interesting lives and their untimely deaths. 

Be there or miss out!

This program coincides with Deadwood's unveiling of the Madam Dora DuFran statue and following parade on Friday May 22nd.