Wong Fee Lee Day In Deadwood
Wong Fee Lee was a Chinese immigrant who arrived in Deadwood in December of 1876. He lived 43 years in Deadwood and became a respected figure in the community. He helped Chinatown to grow and continued his Chinese traditions in Deadwood. On June 26, 2025 they honored him with a statue and proclaimed June 26 as Wong Fee Lee Day in Deadwood.
Sculptor - James Michael Maher.
Descendants of the Wong Fee Lee Family - Edith Wong and Anna Woo.
The Mayor of Deadwood - Charlie Struble-Mook.
Garry Guan - Director of SD State Historic Preservation Office.
Unveiling of the statute.
Getting ready to dance.
Was a very hot day.
