Deadwood Heroes at Mount Moriah Cemetery

In this video, take an insightful journey through Mount Moriah Cemetery to discover the real heroes of Deadwood as Kevin Hicks delves into the heart of this iconic cemetery, unraveling stories of legendary figures and unsung heroes who found their resting place amidst the Black Hills of South Dakota. With an engaging narrative, Kevin navigates the gravestones and monuments, breathing life into the tales of Wild West icons such as Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane and Hicks' favourite character Seth Bullock.
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[@Retrograde_cat]

Rupert steals the show. The most adorable dog on the internet. 💖

[@thehistorysquad]

Haha I think so too 🐶

[@globalheart]

You know Kevin, it's always hard to fathom, as a yankee from the northeast, the variances of life from one part of the country to another, within the same time period. While Seth Bullock was in his later years, my grandfather was a race car driver!! I have a photo of him with his 1911 Chalmers, at a race track in Cuba. Trying to balance Teddy Roosevelt, Seth Bullock, cowboys and guns, the west, etc,...when someone in ohio is repeatedly taking off for cuba to race cars, is such a strange juxtaposition!!! 😅

[@thehistorysquad]

Wow, yes, that's for sure 👍🏻

[@Etäinshewölf007]

Have you tried to Google car racing in Cuba? As someone who has always enjoyed the sport I wanted to see what these 1911 cars looked like sadly all I found was cars from the 1950’s. Google could be wrong of course

[@pif8309]

I do enjoy your videos. Thank you.

[@globalheart]

@etainshewolf7140 hi there! Yes I have tried, and so far haven't gotten anywhere with googling that period...the actual photo I have came to me from my grandmother...there was a note inscribed to the backside of which car he was racing that day of the photo. On that 1911, you can see the oiling levers which had to be used as well, whilst racing! However, no exact date of that event...I know he had to give up racing before my grandma would marry him (he promptly did, and off they eloped!!) So I know he wasn't racing after after 1919 at the latest. Google seems so boggy anymore..not like the good old days for them either, I'm agreed !! Best wishes to you, too :)

[@Etäinshewölf007]

@@globalheart Thank you for replying back. That’s a nice story to go with your history. I don’t blame your grandma making him give up racing, from what I know about early motor racing there wasn’t much safety and she wanted to keep her man. Best wishes to you too

[@katherinemalster5596]

What a gorgeous dog you have

[@thehistorysquad]

Thank you yes, he's my lifeline 👍🏻

[@desastermaster2010]

Thx 4 introducing Seth Bullock. He was indeed quite a guy.

[@TeresaWells-y7g]

Thank you for sharing not only the men’s story but also the women (who truly built this country)!!!!!!!!

[@globalheart]

Welcome to the states, Kevin!!! ..from an ohio follower!!❤

[@janetbowersox83]

What a great story! What an amazing account of Calamity Jane! Something wonderful about her kindness!

[@thehistorysquad]

Yes she was quite a gal, I love that last photo of her.

[@janetbowersox83]

Yes it was! Thank you again for sharing!

[@davidstrother496]

Thanks for the tour, Kevin. I'm glad you came to the United States, and I hope you have some more video of your trip. As usual your knowledge of history, and your storytelling enthusiasm is great. Cheers from Texas.

[@thehistorysquad]

Hi Dave, yes there's some more to come! 👍🏻

[@texas-raider]

@@thehistorysquad And please, come to Texas one day. We have a LOT of history!

[@henryvagincourt4502]

@@thehistorysquad Look forward to it, huge country, as in Canada.

[@dunkirchen1940]

So great to see you in the US, Kevin! Your videos are always a pleasure to watch.

[@UppsalaSal]

An engrossing tour. I appreciate all the connections you share. History becomes a continuum the way you tell these stories and not just isolated events. Stay well.

[@fancyultrafresh3264]

It is truly a special treat having a Brit, (and quite a learned one) give his take on American history. Thank you kindly for your insight.

[@carlsenlifeafter60carlsen11]

I’ve been to deadwood, I love that place in South Dakota. What a beautiful place it’s very desolate not too many people live there.🇺🇸

[@JasonHolody76]

A good friend of mine that just recently passed on was born and raised in Deadwood. Spoke about this cemetery before. Good on ya Kevin! Ty.

[@deadlygamer-wf8wb]

Grandma Doris deserved it all and more ❤ Rest in Peace always and forever ♥

[@jcsrst]

My only knowledge of Deadwood was from the HBO series of the same name. I knew it followed history somewhat but was interested to hear you flesh the period out more!

[@spamman6369]

Welcome to Stateside! Love your channel.

[@JohnWood-tk1ge]

Great video as always

[@DallingerM]

I love walking around graveyards, I find them so fascinating! Being a Freemason, I like seeing gravestones with Masonic symbolism on them. But there’s so much history to be found reading peoples stones, finding out their stories, it’s intriguing. Edit: Oh wow! I never knew you were on the square! Fraternal love Brother Kevin!

[@thehistorysquad]

Fraternal Greetings Matt, thank you.

[@DruinStLouis]

Welcome to 🇺🇸!

[@teressebirkett3387]

I went while I was in the US. My friends thought I was mad. But this boot hill was so interesting. Same as the 1 with Daniel Boon.

[@tomtaylor6163]

I hope you are able to check out some of the Bows used by the tribes of the Plains. I live in Texas and the Comanche were well known for being unbelievable shots as well as being amazing horsemen.

[@OzMan9989]

Once again, fantastic tour. Thank you.

[@richardyoung4616]

Welcome Kevin, I followed all your castle tours faithfully. Good to see you in my "neck of the woods", Im a "senior" fan of the old west. Looking forward to many videos!

[@gr8Lady1]

Fabulous, no one tells a good story like you. Thanks Kevin!

[@lisaconner7609]

I am so glad to see you were able to bring your fur baby!❤

[@Cormano980]

This reminded me of the tv series Deadwood, amazing for anyone into westerns, highly recommend

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers mate 👍🏻

[@Nochancet.v]

The landscape is stunning

[@5amH45lam]

I hope you're having - or have had - a great time in the US, Kevin. A great choice of location to visit, in my opinion, is Deadwood. I'd love to soak up the atmosphere and history of the place. It's fascinating to hear about those legendary Wild West figures. I must say, it's a topic and period in time that has me spellbound. The romance. Despite places like Deadwood for a time existing beyond the law almost, the sense of being somewhere relevant in the early years must've been tremendously exciting. The boom years. Towns popping up, jobs and wealth being generated. The burgeoning US juggernaut. Progress being forged. The palpable electricity in the air. And the characters, of course! Must've been an amazing time and place to experience! Thanks for bringing us all this wonderful information! 👍

[@thehistorysquad]

How lovely, thank you. I have another video or two of my Deadwood travels still to come 👍🏻

[@christinamangelo]

Love love your channel once on cannot leave it until the end you are fascinating and an amazing story teller Kevin. You must come to Australia and tell us stories of our country one day.

[@janetbowersox83]

I loved South Dakota!

[@chrisfarri8914]

You’ve become my favourite history teacher. I remember seeing you draw a long bow and shoot when I was a child. I’m bowman now because of it. All the best

[@thehistorysquad]

Nice one Chris, that's wonderful 👍🏻

[@fangslaughter1198]

Hi kev. hi Rupert!!

[@thehistorysquad]

Hi Pat!!

[@flashrobbie]

I knew you'd left England. There's sunshine and shadows.

[@PhinAI]

Kevin, thank you. It has been said (Shakespeare) that "the evil that men do lives after them, but the good is oft enterred with their bones." Your efforts help bring at least a modicum of challenge to that statement. I'd proffer that the good never dies as long as it lives on in, for, and through others. Blessings to you.

[@tedgreen6]

Beautiful sentiment. Thx.

[@benhemmings1290]

Excellent storytelling Kevin, with a great co-star. Makes me want to do a tour of America, learn about their history from their perspective.

[@steadfasttherenowned2460]

Kevin, I'll get my grandfather's POW stories to you soon. I haven't forgotten. Some things have come up that im dealing with. I will get you those stories.

[@thehistorysquad]

No problem at all, as and whenever. Thanks 👍🏻

[@Great_White_Shork]

Great video, as always, sir.

[@Convoycrazy]

Speaking for all Americans; it was a pleasure having you here. Thank you for the history lesson. Come back again soon! Little Bighorn Battlefield Nat’l Monument is certainly worth seeing in person if you haven’t yet; it’s a surreal experience. 🍻

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks and yes, I did visit Little Bighorn and will post my video perspective of it here in due course 👍🏻

[@jerichostevens2711]

deadwood is one of my favorite shows of all time. I don't know if you've ever had the opportunity to see it, kevin, but it's definitely a binge worth series.

[@Syndr1]

That was The Squads' homework 🏫.

[@thehistorysquad]

😂 I have binged more than once

[@Stephanie-dj4iy]

I bought the whole series 😅

[@lisaconner7609]

Fantastic Kevin, my sister was born in Deadwood- she passed from Covid 2 years ago- thank you for coming to the States💕

[@thehistorysquad]

It was an absolute pleasure!

[@timshepherd4626]

Off topic but what a sweet beautiful puppy. Love, love, love

[@suzannecrum9702]

I enjoyed this very much.I love Rupert as he is beautiful! Thanks again!

[@petercalderwood2876]

Great story. The Beagle is killing me!

[@HermicraftAddict]

I really love the story about Seth Bullock. Yellowstone is a beautiful treasure to visit, and he really changed US history.

[@jameskatz7833]

A nice spot to spend eternity.

[@chriscookesuffolk]

Thoroughly enjoyed this historic ramble and unpacking of the people and myths. Cheers Kev.

[@margomaloney6016]

"Rockin' Rupert" made it to the top! 💕 Thank you for this video about Mt. Moriah Cemetery and her inhabitants! My father, brother and uncles are New England (USA) Masons and will find the cemetery layout and street names interesting. 😊

[@kimberlypatton205]

Wild Bill was indeed a handsome gentleman!

[@short.position...]

Well done ! subscribed & liked !

[@thehistorysquad]

Thank you very much! Welcome 👍🏻

[@Arkasha-Z]

HOLY HELL, THIS IS LIKE A 30 MINUTES AWAY FROM MY HOUSE. WELCOME TO SOUTH DAKOTA, KEVIN :))))))

[@thehistorysquad]

Haha we could have had a pint!

[@Arkasha-Z]

@@thehistorysquad I was very happy to see that you came here, have any other videos coming out about the Black Hills/South Dakota?(or is it a surprise?)

[@thehistorysquad]

Yes, we have two more from Deadwood and another from Arizona. @@Arkasha-Z

[@foamige]

What an amazing Cemetery. The scenery and trees are just amazing.

[@kirkmorrison6131]

Wild Bill has the fence around him as people also had chipped his headstone

[@marydegenkolb9603]

Glad you came our side of the pond. Thank you for bringing our western history to life. We had some amazing citizens in the early west. Thank you.

[@alecbaker13]

I love how you actually go to the locations

[@nicholasaustin4796]

Nice to see you here in the States Kevin! God bless and take care!

[@Pylypczak]

Great video. What a guy. Thanks for going up to Bullocks grave

[@genogallaher837]

Real, American, History ... Thank You ...

[@stevetager69]

What a cute doggy 🐶

[@jchoward6451]

Knocked it out of the park - or the cemetery, as the case may be. Such interesting stories!! Thanks!

[@thehistorysquad]

Hi JC, thanks so much for the SUPER, most kind of you. Mount Moriah is an awesome cemetery to visit, I loved it there. 👍🏻

[@TheOnceMoreGaming]

Love your stories of England, but also loving the fact you're sharing stories from America!:D

[@TheOnceMoreGaming]

And that's an awesome new co-host you have there!

[@thehistorysquad]

He is indeed. Thanks 👍🏻

[@vixtex]

🐶❤️

[@brettolinger1425]

Top notch Kevin! I’m a SD native and want to tell you how much I appreciate you and your team’s effort & attention to accuracy, historically and legendary. It’s what I value and why I watch! Your a great storyteller!

[@thehistorysquad]

Awesome! Thanks Brett!

[@janaiello722]

What a wonderful story.

[@milliewilkie1969]

went there few years ago loved it ..Cody firearms museum is a brilliant visit

[@thehistorysquad]

Yes, sadly I missed out on the firearms museum but hope to make it down that way again 👍🏻

[@OldMusicFan83]

A fellow Berlin veteran, and a member of the Craft! I’m really enjoying your history walks/talks, Brother.

[@thehistorysquad]

Hey Brother, thank you. 👍🏻

[@DeanCainLover]

I love your videos. And your pup is a nice bonus. Give the pup a hello pat from me in Kentucky.

[@thehistorysquad]

Thank you! Will do!

[@passionforlust]

Never been to Deadwood, have so much respect for Wild Bill and Calamity Jane truly greats of the wild west, same with Seth Bullock. Sometime Kevin make your way to the Frank Slide in the Crowsnest Pass in Alberta, been there four times so much history in the area. Great video and thanks again!

[@thehistorysquad]

Yes, I fully intend to. Thanks for watching

[@paulyates2548]

another fantastic vidio kevin history never sleeps

[@HanoiHustler]

Were you able to travel the million dollar highway? Just amazing thank you so much.❤😂🎉

[@thehistorysquad]

No, we didn't get down there unfortunately. Maybe another time.

[@Christopherurich33]

thank you Brother Kevin M.M

[@thehistorysquad]

My pleasure 👍🏻

[@julieknowles7063]

Some work has been done up there since I saw it in 1974! I don't recall seeing a statue for Wild Bill then. A beautiful area.

[@fallonbea]

Thank you Kevin. And I want to give a shout out to Rubin 😘🐾🐾

[@thehistorysquad]

Yes, he was a star. I joked with some people that he was an Alsatian when he started the walk. 😜

[@rebeccacook8643]

What an interesting video Kevin! Please more videos featuring beautiful Rupert, I have two Blenheim cavaliers they are the sweetest dogs, we love taking ours on history walks in the UK ❤️

[@thehistorysquad]

How lovely. 🐶

[@keithgilbert9240]

Another great video! Funnily enough I'm currently just started the 3rd season of Deadwood. Had heard that many of the characters were based on real people, enjoyed seeing the real life location.

[@fangslaughter1198]

I actually bought that series. Loved it. Were you aware it’s written in iambic pentameter? Much like Shakespeare. It’s why the dialogue is so effective and unique. Cheers. Enjoy.

[@Damsonette]

I wish they hadn't cancelled the Deadwood series. It was brilliant.

[@fangslaughter1198]

@@Damsonette one of the very best. Before that it was the mini series. Lonesome Dove. It's available on KZbin I've watched it 3-4 times

[@thehistorysquad]

Yep, I've binged on it several times too. 👍🏻

[@queencerseilannister3519]

​@Damsonette I'm glad we atleast got the Deadwood movie to tie it up.

[@akpatriot6398]

Great video Kevin. Fascinating info on Calamity Jane.

[@deniseroe5891]

We went through Deadwood when we were at Sturgis. Beautiful part of the country, would love to go back with out a million other bikers.😁

[@Deetzbaby]

Great video Kevin, when I was younger my family would take trips every summer. Five of us would cram into my grandparents car and we'd go for a week or several weeks. We visited the Blackhills multiple times and Deadwood was one of my favorite stops because I was so much interested with history and wild west. We also visited the cemetary, museum and of course the famous Saloon #10 and Wild Bill death chair. Never forgot the "dead mans hand" Aces over Eights. Thank you for sharing these stories so we never forget those that sacrificed to make not just America but made a lasting impression on the world.

[@thehistorysquad]

A lovely comment, thanks Derek. 👍🏻

[@benjaminkennedy3913]

It is such a happy surprise that you visited my home state of South Dakota. And such a fantastic video as always. I will have to stop by Mt. Moriah the next time I’m in Deadwood.

[@thehistorysquad]

Yes for sure, it's a beautiful place.

[@kevinlutz5994]

I visited Deadwood in the summer of 2020. One weekend isn't enough time to see the Black Hills.

[@chrispig7748]

Very thoughtful video, thank you

[@janetbowersox83]

Thank you for your interesting tour of Mt. Mariah cemetary!

[@williamshafer1996]

I didnt know you were a traveling man! Nice to know! If you ever make it down to Louisiana, feel free to stop by Rosepine Lodge #290. Thanks for doing what you do.

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks very much! Will do!

[@CarterKey6]

I love that you are knowledgeable about the US as well. So many across the pond say Americans don’t know history of Europe but they couldn’t tell you a thing about the US. Such a cool guy.

[@erics4066]

I enjoy your history presentations. I have been to Deadwood several times. There's a downtown hotel (I believe it was the Lincoln Hotel) where I once dined; where Teddy and his cousin FDR dined in the dining room. FDR was there to commemorate Mount Rushmore!

[@JamesWilliams-gp6ek]

How wonderful to have you in the states for a post. Being a military man if you ever come over to extreme upstate New York in Essex County on Lake Champlain there is Fort Ticonderoga and Fort Crown Point. Fort Crown Point was the largest British military installation in North America. And Fort Ticonderoga has a storied history of both French and Indian War battles and Revolutionary conflicts. Many British soldiers gave their lives there and deserve to be remembered. There is also a ghost story involving a Scottish Highland nobleman named Duncan Campbell. Just south of there is Lake George and Fort William Henry with more British military history some very sad for civilians and soldier alike. As always, I love the way you deliver information. The cemetery tour was wonderful.

[@thehistorysquad]

Hi James, yes and thank you I have my sights set on that area for some point in the future. 👍🏻

[@C.G.Hassack]

That was fun. Deadwood is leafier than I imagined. I'm impressed that they can dig deep enough to plant people on a mountain side like that, without hitting ridge gravel.

[@rosieintheposies3164]

Thank you so much for once again giving us an interesting and informative video! 😊 Your efforts really show, and you always give quality content. Thanks again! 😊

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers Rosie 👍🏻

[@johnberryhill8106]

Looks so beautiful there !

[@als3022]

I have wanted to go out west to see all the ghost towns and wild west locations. Good to see you visiting them. Wonder if you will go to any events or reenactments around.

[@okancanarslan3730]

amazing and informative tour of an amazing cemetery

[@phillipallen3259]

Thanks Kevin! I've been to Deadwood but I was only passing through. Great tour!

[@thehistorysquad]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻

[@kobymcfarlane215]

Nicely done video! Co star brought the right mix or energy to it as well.

[@johnspizziri1919]

Very interesting

[@chehalem]

Greetings from the end of the Oregon Trail! I've been following you for quite some time and was tickled to learn you're my husband's brother.

[@thehistorysquad]

😂 I like it

[@46templar]

I wonder where Kev will pop up next 😊

[@thehistorysquad]

Hmmm, indeed 😜

[@marcoengelbracht4141]

Wow, that was a bit different than your other lessons. But again, I have learned something new, as always. Keep on travelling to the US and through Canada please, and share what you find. Many a forgotten story may come to light.

[@thehistorysquad]

I'm glad you enjoyed the tour Marco, a bit different as you say. I shot a few other videos during my 'vacation' there and hope to do some similar road trips in the future. Very best wishes my friend.

[@jameshickok2349]

Kevin, a couple bits of historical trivia on WB or Wild Bill. His long carried main revolvers were Colt Navy 1851 percussion revolvers. Trivia 1// Every morning he would fired both revolvers, clean them and reload. He would never let anyone do it for him...call it distrust of people. Firing every day was for keeping his shooting skill honed, and more important he wanted every reload PERFECT. He had to eliminate any possible odds against him living longer. He then stuffed them in the sash he was famous for using. No holsters to create drag when drawing. Trivia 2// After he was killed a Smith & Wesson pocket revolver was found in his clothing. The owner tried to auction it not long ago but it didn't reach the price wanted. Even with the needed documentation establishing provenance of ownership. I think the auction was the first time most history fans learned that he carried a 3rd revolver albeit it was a pocket sized one. But it makes total sense to have small hidden revolver in the near lawless areas he was liked. Playing card games was a dangerous hobby as drunken card game losers were quick to pull a pistol or large knife when they lost. No, not related to WB.

[@thehistorysquad]

Great stuff, thanks 👍🏻

[@Spyderredtoo]

Excellent. Thank you for sharing the results of your work and research.

[@reedhead1]

nice puppy.

[@kelly-b2r]

I LOVED the TV series Deadwood, and I have visited the town of Deadwood a few times (and I am from California --- not close at all). I was impressed with what I saw. But Mr Hicks really brings this town to life in a way that few can. Bravo! ......... (Embreeja in disguise of Kelly).