September 20, 2024 - September 20, 2024 New York Times bestselling author Chris Enss will spend a long weekend in Deadwood. On Thursday, September 19, Enss will present author and film director L.J. Martin’s newly released western Mr. Pettigrew, a film she starred in, at the Days of ’76 Museum on September 19 at 6:00 p.m. The movie preview is free; donations are accepted. On Friday, September 20, Enss will be signing copies of her book, An Open Secret: The Story of Deadwood’s Most Notorious Bordellos as well as several of her other books from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at The Brothel Deadwood. Enss will also host five 30-minute presentations about the Pinkerton detective agents at 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 4:00, and 5:00 p.m. at the Brothel. The Brothel tour will be $10 per person for the day. Stop by and meet Chris Enss and tour The Brothel. Snacks and a bourbon tasting at 3:00 p.m. will be a featured part of this event. Special drawings will be available to brothel visitors throughout the day. Enss will sign copies of her books at the Saloon No. 10 Mercantile on Saturday, September 21 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Enss will be joined by the author and comedian Geri Jewell, who will make a special appearance to present her book, Geri’s Jewels & Gems. Jewell was the first person with a visible disability to be featured on a Prime Time sitcom, The Facts of Life. She also portrayed Jewel in the HBO® series Deadwood. The events are open to the public.
Event Contact Information
Name: Rose SpeirsEmail: rose@deadwoodhistory.com
Phone: 605-722-4800
