by summithistorical | Oct 17, 2025 | Blog
Dr. Bonnie Ward retired to Summit County in 2009 after a 40-year career in education in Maryland. She was a high school math and computer science teacher, mathematics curriculum supervisor, director of technology, associate superintendent, and superintendent of...
by summithistorical | Oct 17, 2025 | Blog
Lulu Buffington was elected as the superintendent of Summit County, Colorado Schools in 1899, becoming the first woman to hold this position. In 2025, we honor her historic achievement. She was re-elected in 1901, and according to the Summit County Journal on...
by summithistorical | Oct 10, 2024 | Blog
Kathleen “Kate” Briggle came to Summit County from Canada in the 1890s and became involved in the music scene as a piano teacher, organist, and musical director. She contributed greatly to the cultural community through her passion in music. Kathleen...
by summithistorical | Apr 14, 2019 | Blog
by summithistorical | Apr 3, 2019 | Blog
Anders Haugen set the Ski Jumping world record of 213 feet at the Dillon ski jump. The next year, he broke his own record by one foot at the same competition. Look for the remnants of the Dillon ski jump hill on the west side of Lake Dillon Dam.
by summithistorical | Apr 3, 2019 | Blog
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