Belle Fourche catered to the needs of local cowboys and ranchers for many years. The culture of the community still reflects the region's roots in agriculture and ranching.

Arts & Culture

Museums, Libraries & Archives

Museums, Libraries & Archives

Tri-State Museum

The collections of the city-owned Tri-State Museum in Belle Fourche focus on the early pioneer, rodeo and old west history of the region surrounding Belle Fourche. The museum houses more than 5,000 artifacts, rodeo memorabilia, historical records, antiques, collectibles, fossils and other items. For more information, visit the museum’s site.

Historical Photos and Documents Online

Library of Congress

Photographer John C.H. Grabill photographed Belle Fourche and much of the Black Hills region in the late 19^th century. Digital copies of his images are available in the Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs collection.

Stories from Black Hills History

Media & Information

Religion