This original concert-drama is inspired by the letters from both sides and music of the Civil War. Charles and Kathryn Farruggia give moving performances, Charles as an actor and singer, and Kathryn as the pianist. The chance to present a piece by local artists, during the Independence day celebration, was an opportunity we could not let pass. This heart-wrenching spectacle of patriotism is one you do not want to miss.

From its construction in 1914 until a catastrophic fire in 1984, the Opera House was the center of community life and lifelong education in Lead, South Dakota. The Historic Opera House Society is dedicated to its restoration, use, and preservation for future generations, in the belief that it is the cornerstone for the preservation, renewal, and development of our community.
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The society’s focus is on fundraising to acquire funds as necessary to complete the restoration of the theater and recreation center building to bring back “The Jewel of the Black Hills” to its original 1914 glory. While these efforts continue, the Society makes use of the facility to the extent possible to generate revenue and advance its mission.