Tatanka: Story of the Bison

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100 Tatanka Dr
Deadwood, SD 57732

Tatanka: Story of the Bison in Deadwood, SD, invites visitors to explore the profound connection between the Lakota Nation and the North American Plains Bison, inspired by Kevin Costner's experiences while filming Dances with Wolves. The museum features the third-largest bronze sculpture in the world, showcasing a stunning representation of the traditional bison jump hunting technique with 14 bison and three Lakota riders.

Through its exhibits, Tatanka chronicles the journey of the bison from its origins to near extinction and the resilience of the cultures connected to it. The gift shop offers unique Lakota-made and Native American products, as well as local South Dakota wines and specialty chokecherry items, allowing visitors to take a piece of this rich heritage home with them.

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4.5466 reviews
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Very interesting!
10/10/2024

We stopped by first thing in the morning right after they opened. We were able to join the talk bein...

Photo of crolls
Very Informative
8/3/2024

Just visited Tatanka for the second time on our visit to Deadwood but this time took our adult child...

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A "must" visit
7/21/2024

This visit was the biggest highlight of my Black Hills visit apart from seeing family. As a fan of...

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