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Spearfish Museum founders present donation and fundraising plan during public comment

Spearfish School District 40-2 Board of Education · January 13, 2026
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Summary

Rosalie S. Leeson, co‑president of a new Spearfish Museum board, described a planned donation of the Meyer House annex and a dolls collection appraised at $1,500,000; the Black Hills Area Community Foundation is serving as fiscal sponsor and the board requested volunteers and fundraising support.

During public comment, Rosalie S. Leeson, co‑president of the nascent Spearfish Museum board, described a proposed gift of the Meyer House annex and related collections to establish a community museum. She said the property and contents had been appraised at $1,500,000 and that the Black Hills Area Community Foundation was acting as fiscal sponsor to accept donations while the new board completes nonprofit status.

Leeson provided a handout with a QR code linking to more information and a 15‑page PowerPoint about the project, asked community members to sign up for progress updates, and outlined a short‑term fundraising target of $200,000–$300,000 by Sept. 1, 2027 to support initial work. She also solicited volunteers and suggested principals could share volunteer opportunities with teachers and students.

Board members thanked her for the presentation. No board action was taken during the meeting; the presentation was recorded as a public‑comment item.