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History
Founded in 1971, the National Presidential Wax Museum, formely known
as the Parade of Presidents, is one of the most prestigious attractions
in the Black Hills. Combining the talents of Kathryn Stuberg Keller,
a third generation wax sculptor, with the accomplished set design artists
Don and Bonnie McPhee, the team cultivated blue prints for each design
through extensive research and planning. Averaging three months per wax
figure, life begins with a piece of clay. Heads are cast into molds, and
human hair is added. Medical glass eyes are obtained from Germany, a
country long famous for supremacy in optical glass and porcelain teeth
lend the crowning touch to the wax heads. The period clothing is made by
the Hollywood Costume Co., modern dress and accessories are purchased from
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Terry King Clothing of LA and from local businesses. Henry Alvaraz, a prodigy of
Katherine, created the more recent figures of George Bush, Al Gore, Jackie
Kennedy and fireman Bob Beckwirth.
In 2001, KCJ Development became the proud new owners of the Parade of Presidents
Wax Museum. The museum had been closed for several seasons between owners, so
after some renovations, the musem was reopened with new owners, a new name, The
National Presidential Wax Museum, and a new look. The Executive Order Grill and
the Holy Terror Mini Golf Course have since been added to offer FUN, FOOD and
EDUCATION all in one location.
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