Sitting Bull Crystal Cavern Dance Pavilion
Sitting Bull Crystal Cavern Dance Pavilion, Historic dance pavilion in Rockerville, US
The octagonal theater features white vertical wooden boards built on a concrete foundation near Sitting Bull Crystal Caverns along U.S. Highway 16.
The Duhamel family constructed this pavilion in 1934, which became a significant tourist attraction during the Great Depression years in South Dakota.
Native American performers presented traditional Lakota ceremonies, including healing rituals, Ghost Dance, and Sun Dance under the guidance of Black Elk.
The structure stands as a designated National Register of Historic Places site, accessible to visitors exploring the cultural heritage of Pennington County.
This performance space allowed Lakota people to legally practice ceremonies that were restricted under United States law at that time.
Location: Pennington County
GPS coordinates: 43.97261,-103.31326
Latest update: May 28, 2025 07:09
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