Summit Historical Society

Historic Park Tour
2025-08-14 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-13 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-12 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-07 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-06 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-05 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-31 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-30 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) and 1 more date | Old Dillon Schoolhoue, 403 La Bonte St., Dillon, 80435, United States
Visit us for a tour of the Summit Historic Park!

Tour includes the Old Dillon Schoolhouse (recognized in 2025 on the The Colorado State Register of Historic Properties*) Honeymoon and Myers historic cabins. Learn about early schoolhouse architecture, schoolmarms, and what school was like before AI.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and select Saturdays, June 17 – August 28
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
403 LaBonte Street, Dillon
Free

*The Colorado State Register of Historic Properties recognizes significant cultural resources worthy of preservation. Administered by History Colorado, it includes buildings, structures, districts, and archaeological sites. Properties must meet criteria for historical significance and undergo review by the State Register Review Board. This designation honors a property’s role in Colorado’s history, fosters community pride, and grants eligibility for State Historical Fund grants.

Historical Boat Tour on Lake Dillon
2025-08-14 09:00 - 22:30, 2025-08-13 09:00 - 22:30, 2025-08-12 09:00 - 22:30, 2025-08-12 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-08-09 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-08-07 09:00 - 22:30, 2025-08-06 09:00 - 22:30, 2025-08-05 09:00 - 22:30 and 2 more dates | Dillon Marina, 150 Marina Dr, Dillon, Colorado, 80435
In partnership with the Town of Dillon Marina, trained guides from the Summit Historical Society lead a leisurely historic tour of Lake Dillon. Learn about the building of Dillon Dam and the Roberts Tunnel and relocating the Old Town of Dillon.

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings and 2nd Saturdays | June 3 – August 28
Saturday tours are also available on June 14, July 12, and August 9
Time: 9:00 – 10:30 AM
Location: Dillon Marina
Cost: $46 per person – no children under 7
Bring a jacket, hat, and sunscreen. Weather can change rapidly on the lake!
For reservations, click here or call the Dillon Marina (970) 468-5100.

Please arrive 15 minutes early. Boat will depart promptly at 9:00 AM.

Photo courtesy colorado.com

6th Annual Vintage Baseball Game
2025-08-10 11:30 - 16:00 | Dillon Town Park, 120 Buffalo Street, Dillon, CO, 80435
6th Annual Vintage Baseball Game
Featuring the Summit Sluggers vs. Colorado Territorial All Stars.
Great family fun in the heart of Dillon, Colorado! Come watch a vintage baseball game with 1864 rules and uniforms. Live music and more! Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. All proceeds will be used to support the preservation and educational programs of the Summit Historical Society.

Date: Sunday, August 10, 2025
Time: Open 11:30 AM for activities | First Pitch 1:00 PM for game
Location: Dillon Town Park
Cost: Free
Bring chairs, sunscreen, and sunbrellas for lawn seating

Schedule of Events:
– 11:30am | Hot dogs by Sauce on Blue
– 11:30-3:30pm | Best Baseball Brew Competition between Broken Compass Brewing and Angry James Brewery. Winner determined by beer sales and donation.
– 12-1:00pm | Pup Tent. Photograph your dog for entry into 2026 game mascot. Sports fashion encouraged.
– 12:15pm | Concert by Summit Concert Band
– 1:00pm | First Pitch by game sponsor, Town of Dillon
– 12:30-3:00pm | Children’s Tent with baseball games and prizes
– Seventh Inning Stretch | Auction winners announced. Best Baseball Brew Winner announced
– After Game | Celebrate the teams!
Baseball Week Events:
– August 3 – 2-5pm – Vintage Baseball Week kicks off at Breckenridge Distillery (1925 Airport Road) featuring special punch. Bring your puppy (of any age) for photograph and enter as the games 2026 mascot (2-4pm). Sports fashion encouraged!
– August 3 – 10 Baseball Silent auction featuring NY Yankees 1970 Uniform, Breck Distillery Experience, A Basin Season Pass, and custom painted barrel. *each item has a Buy It Now option! Click here to check out items.
– August 5: 7-9PM. Trivia at Broken Compass (68 Continental Court) featuring Vintage Baseball. Hear about the Best Baseball Brew competition on August 10th.

Dillon Farmers Market
2025-08-08 09:00 - 14:00 | Dillon Farmers’ Market, 120 Buffalo St., Dillon, CO, 80435
Join us every Friday at our booth at the Town of Dillon Farmers Market! Meet featured authors, explore books on Summit County history, experience Museum on the Move, and more!

Fridays, June 6 – September 12
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Dillon Town Park along Buffalo and LaBonte Streets
Free

Trivia Night at Broken Compass Brewing
2025-08-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Broken Compass Brewing, 68 Continental Ct. Unit B-12, Breckenridge, 80435, United States
Join us for a special night of trivia at Broken Compass Brewing during Vintage Baseball Week!
Join us during Vintage Baseball Week for cold brews, great company, and a chance to show off your trivia skills. Prizes, laughs, and plenty of curveballs guaranteed!

Date: Tuesday, August 5
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Location: Broken Compass Brewing, 68 Continental Court, Unit B12 Breckenridge, Colorado
Registration not required.

Historic Hike: The Bristlecone Pine Grove at Windy Ridge – The True Millennials
2025-08-04 09:00 - 13:00 | Hoosier Pass
Have you ever seen a 1000-year-old tree? Join Ken Torrington to learn about and walk through a grove of these resilient and amazing living structures. In addition to walking 1-2 miles across the Windy Ridge tundra, we will visit parts of the grove protected from winter’s 100 mph winds. Along the way, we will stop briefly at the nineteenth century Paris (Stamp) Mill to learn about Park County’s rich mining history.

Date: Monday, August 4, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 1/2 day driving/walking tour
Tickets: $25 for SHS & Blue River Watershed Group Members | $35 for Non-Members
Location: Meet at the parking lot on the west side of the Hoosier Pass Summit, located 11 miles south of Breckenridge on Colorado Highway 9. Guests lacking off-road vehicles will park their vehicles and join other guests for the 45 minute drive to Windy Ridge.
Reservations required by August 2, 6:00 PM

Extra Details:

Wear comfortable shoes and bring layered clothing.
Bring your own water, lunch, and camp chair.
Off-road, 4-Wheel Drive vehicles are available.
The road is poorly maintained with many large potholes and rocks.
Restroom facilities not available.

To become a member click here!

Photo: Windy Ridge Bristlecone Pine Scenic area. Courtesy: colorado.com

Vintage Baseball Week Kick Off at Breckenridge Distillery
2025-08-03 14:00 - 17:00 | Breckenridge Distillary, 1925 Airport Rd, Breckenridge, CO, 80424, United States
Join us for a special happy hour at the Breckenridge Distillery to kick off Vintage Baseball Week!
Sip on signature punch, mingle with team players, and dive into the rich history of Summit County’s baseball teams. Don’t miss this fun and flavorful start to the week!

Date: Sunday, August 3
Time: 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Location: Breckenridge Distillery, 1925 Airport Rd, Breckenridge, CO
Registration not required.

Colorado Day & Dillon Farmers Market
2025-08-01 09:00 - 14:00 | Dillon Farmers’ Market, 120 Buffalo St., Dillon, CO, 80435
Celebrate Colorado’s 149th birthday of becoming a state at the Town of Dillon Farmers Market!
Visit our booth and explore books on Summit County history, experience Museum on the Move, and more!

Fridays, June 6 – September 12
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Dillon Town Park along Buffalo and LaBonte Streets
Free

Wine in Rice Family Barn
2025-07-29 18:00 - 19:15 | Rice Barn, 367 Cove Boulevard, Dillon, CO, 80435
Join Sommelier Aaron Ramirez for an exciting tasting experience as he guides you through 3 exquisite wines, complete with tasting notes and fascinating stories about the featured region!

Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Time: 6:00 – 7:15 PM
Location: Rice Family Barn, 367 Cove Blvd, Dillon, CO
Cost: $30 per person.
Registration is limited to 24 attendees and required by July 26, 6:00 PM. All attendees must be 18 years or older.

Additional Information: The Rice Family Barn is unheated and may be chilly, so please dress warmly. Mr.Ramirez is an experienced sommelier and Food and Beverage Manager for Rocky Mountain Hospitality.
Photo Credit: uncovercolorado.com

Historical Boat Tour on Lake Dillon
2025-07-29 09:00 - 10:30 | Dillon Marina, 150 Marina Dr, Dillon, Colorado, 80435
In partnership with the Town of Dillon Marina, trained guides from the Summit Historical Society lead a leisurely historic tour of Lake Dillon. Learn about the building of Dillon Dam and the Roberts Tunnel and relocating the Old Town of Dillon.

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings and 2nd Saturdays | June 3 – August 28
Saturday tours are also available on June 14, July 12, and August 9
Time: 9:00 – 10:30 AM
Location: Dillon Marina
Cost: $46 per person – no children under 7
Bring a jacket, hat, and sunscreen. Weather can change rapidly on the lake!
For reservations, click here or call the Dillon Marina (970) 468-5100.

Please arrive 15 minutes early. Boat will depart promptly at 9:00 A.M.

Photo courtesy colorado.com

How to Register Properties with the Colorado State Register of Historic Properties
2025-07-28 10:00 - 12:30 | Old Dillon Schoolhoue, 403 La Bonte St., Dillon, 80435, United States
Hosted by History Colorado and Summit Historical Society
Learn about Colorado’s official historic property designation – what it is, how to apply, and why it matters. Get answers to your questions on eligibility, deadlines, criteria, and benefits.
Featuring Speakers:

Damian Pechota – National and State Register Historian
Laurel Schlegel – Grant Engagement Specialist, History Colorado

Colorado 150 celebrations begin on August 1, 2025. This is a great way to learn how to register your property on Colorado Register of Historic Properties.

Date: Monday, July 28
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Old Dillon Schoolhouse, 403 E. LaBonte, Dillon
Cost: Event is free, but registration is required. Limited to 30 guests.

The Colorado State Register of Historic Properties is a listing of the state’s significant cultural resources worthy of preservation for the future education and enjoyment of Colorado’s residents and visitors. Properties listed in the Colorado State Register include individual buildings, structures, objects, districts, and historic and archaeological sites. The Register program is administered by the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation within History Colorado. History Colorado maintains an official list of all properties included in the Colorado State Register. To be considered, certain criteria must be met to establish the property’s historical significance and eligibility for inclusion. After a nomination is completed, it is reviewed by the Colorado State Register Review Board, composed of citizen members and professionals from the disciplines of prehistoric and historic archaeology, history, architecture, and architectural history.
This designation is a formal recognition of a property’s importance to the history of the community and the state of Colorado. The designation promotes a sense of community history and local pride. Additionally, these structures are now eligible to compete for grants from Colorado’s State Historical Fund.

Recognition of Historic Rice Family Barn to the Colorado State Register of Historic Properties
2025-07-27 15:30 - 16:30 | Rice Barn, 367 Cove Boulevard, Dillon, CO, 80435
Join our celebration of this esteemed recognition.
Benjamin Rice and his three sons built this two-story barn between 1918 and 1920. Set on rock and masonry foundation, the log structure originally sat two feet above ground. The sturdy lower floor supported 20 draft horses, feed, wagons, and supplies. The upper level stored 40 tons of hay for Rice’s workhorses and those used on freight wagons and stagecoaches. As a key stop on the Dillon-Kremmling stage line, the barn’s wide sliding doors allowed teams to enter for repairs, with fresh horses replacing those worn from the journey.
The Colorado State Register of Historic Properties is a listing of the state’s significant cultural resources worthy of preservation for the future education and enjoyment of Colorado’s residents and visitors. Properties listed in the Colorado State Register include individual buildings, structures, objects, districts, and historic and archaeological sites. The Register program is administered by the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation within History Colorado. History Colorado maintains an official list of all properties included in the Colorado State Register. To be considered, certain criteria must be met to establish the property’s historical significance and eligibility for inclusion. After a nomination is completed, it is reviewed by the Colorado State Register Review Board, composed of citizen members and professionals from the disciplines of prehistoric and historic archaeology, history, architecture, and architectural history.
This designation is a formal recognition of a property’s importance to the history of the community and the state of Colorado. The designation promotes a sense of community history and local pride. Additionally, these structures are now eligible to compete for grants from Colorado’s State Historical Fund.
Free event! View the Rice Barn. Open to all. Registration is not required.

Date: Sunday, July 27, 2025
Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Rice Family Barn, 367 Cove Blvd, Dillon
Cost: Admission is free, but a $5 suggested donation to the Society at the event will help support historical educational programs
Registration is required by July 25, 6:00 PM for attendance tracking purposes. Information gathered in the RSVP will be used solely to contact attendees for this event, if necessary.

Photo: Summit Historical Society

Historic Rice Family Barn Open for Visitors
2025-07-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Rice Barn, 367 Cove Boulevard, Dillon, CO, 80435
Visit the Rice Family Barn, listed on the Colorado State Register of Historic Properties* in 2025, and explore an authentic Summit County homestead barn.

Saturdays in July
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
367 Cove Blvd., Dillon (Summit Cove)
$5 per guest

*The Colorado State Register of Historic Properties recognizes significant cultural resources worthy of preservation. Administered by History Colorado, it includes buildings, structures, districts, and archaeological sites. Properties must meet criteria for historical significance and undergo review by the State Register Review Board. This designation honors a property’s role in Colorado’s history, fosters community pride, and grants eligibility for State Historical Fund grants.
