Historic Hike: Summit County Ethnobotany with Mark Rubash
2025-07-07 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Acorn Creek Trailhead, Silverthorne, CO, Silverthorne, CO
This hike will focus on plants of the area and how they were used by those who came before us. We will look at (smell, feel and taste as well!) plant species and their uses as food and medicine; in addition, many plants were used for utilitarian purposes and some had special spiritual significance. The main focus is on the Indigenous peoples of past centuries, but Europeans also found some special uses.

Date: Monday, July 7, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM -12:00 PM
Tickets: $25 for SHS & Blue River Watershed Group Members | $35 for non-members
Location: Meet at the Acorn Creek Trail Parking lot (see directions below).
Reserve by July 5, 6:00 PM; Space is limited to 15 guests.

Extra Details:

This will be an easy/moderate hike of about 3-4 miles with some elevation gain (1000 foot maximum).
Wear proper hiking footwear and bring layered clothing. Bring your own water and snacks, along with insect repellent and sun protectant.

Directions to Acorn Creek Trailhead: From I-70, take Exit 205 Silverthorne/Dillon, and travel north on HWY 9 for approximately 10.6 miles. After you cross the Blue River you will immediately turn right onto CR 2400 (Ute Park Rd). At the first junction, continue left following the trailhead sign. Then turn right onto FDR 2402 (Rodeo Dr) and travel approximately 0.6 miles to the trailhead/parking lot.
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Historical Boat Tour on Lake Dillon
2025-07-08 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 9:30am.

Photo courtesy colorado.com

Historic Park Tour
2025-07-08 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-09 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-10 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-15 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-16 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-17 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-22 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-23 11:00 - 13:00 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
2025-07-09 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-07-10 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-07-15 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-07-16 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-07-17 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-07-23 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-07-24 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 AM.

Photo courtesy colorado.com

Dillon Farmers Market
2025-07-11 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-18 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-25 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

Historical Boat Tour on Lake Dillon
2025-07-12 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 – September 12
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

Historic Rice Family Barn Open for Visitors
2025-07-12 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-19 11:00 - 13:00, 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.

Historic Hike: Peru Creek Tour with Interpretive Walks at the Chihuahua Ghost Town and Pennsylvania Mine
2025-07-14 08:45 - 12:00 | Peru Creek Trailhead, United States
Do you like ghost towns? Step back in time to the silver mining days on Peru Creek. Join Historical Society’s Ken Torrington on a drive up Peru Creek Road as he shares stories about life in the 1800s, the lost silver towns of Chihuahua and Argentine, and the history of the Pennsylvania Mine. After the tour, you are invited to enjoy your picnic lunch from a picturesque viewpoint near one of the Pennsylvania Mine adits.

Date: Monday, July 14, 2025
Time: 8:45 AM, 1/2 day driving/walking tour (ends roughly at 12:00 PM)
Tickets: $25 for SHS & Blue River Watershed Group Members | $35 for non-members
Location: Peru Creek trailhead. Driving directions: head east on HWY 6 towards Keystone, turning right onto Montezuma Road (County Road 5) and following it for about 4.6 miles.
Limited to 20 Guests
Reserve by July 12, 6:00 PM

Extra Details: Wear comfortable shoes and bring layered clothing. Bring your own water, lunch, and camp chair. Off-road vehicle recommended; however, rides in 4-Wheel Drive vehicles are available. The road is poorly maintained with many large potholes and rocks. Restroom facilities not available.
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Bingo Night at the Block
2025-07-14 18:00 - 20:00 | The Block Hotel and Commons 491 Rainbow Drive, Silverthorne CO, 491 Rainbow Drive, Silverthorne, 80498, United States
Join us as at the Block Hotel and Commons in Silverthorne on Monday, July 14 for Bingo Night.
Get ready for a night of fun, laughter, and a little friendly competition all while supporting a great cause. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Summit Historical Society,

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Tickets: Purchase Bingo cards at the door
Location: The Block Hotel and Commons | 491 Rainbow Drive | Silverthorne, CO 80498
Reservations not required

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Thanks to the Rotary Club of Summit County for supporting local non-profits.

Hiking Adventure: Explore the Colorado Trail in Summit County
2025-07-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Copper Mountain Ski Resort, West Village, 509 Copper Rd, Copper Mountain, CO, 80443
Join authors Laura Hoeppner and Kevin Singel for a scenic hike on the Colorado Trail in Summit County! Experience a unique view of Copper Mountain Ski Resort while enjoying wildflowers, flowing creeks, and breathtaking mountain scenery.

Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – approximately 3:00 PM
Tickets: $25 for SHS & Blue River Watershed Group Members | $35 for non-members
Location: Copper Mountain Resort, West Village
Limited to 10 Guests
Reserve by July 15, 6:00 PM

Extra Details:

Moderately challenging hike, no long, steep hills but this trail climbs as we head outbound and descends on the return.
Wear proper hiking footwear and bring layered clothing. Bring your own water and snacks, and lunch along with insect repellent and sun protectant.

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Credit: Laura Hoeppner, Day Hiking the Colorado Trail – Volume 1. Interested in this book, find it on our website.

A Field Trip Through Geologic Time in Summit County
2025-07-21 08:30 - 15:30 | Old Dillon Schoolhoue, 403 La Bonte St., Dillon, 80435, United States
(NOTE: This event was originally scheduled for June 24, 2025.)
Led by geologist, Sandy Gunow, this is a field trip (driving tour with points of interest), showing the distinctive features of the major rock formations in Summit County and detailing the evidence for chronological changes in landscape, life, and climate throughout the vastness of geologic time.

Date: Monday, July 21, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM – full day driving tour
Tickets: $25 for SHS & Blue River Watershed Group Members; $35 for Non-Members
Location: Meet and end at Summit Historical Society, 403 LaBonte Street, Dillon, CO
Reservations required by June 23 @ 6 PM

Extra Details: Bring water, snacks, and lunch. Be sure to have proper layered clothing, hiking footwear, sun protection, and insect repellent.

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Historic Tour: Rails to Trails, Exploring Boreas Pass Train Stations and Stops with Bill Fountain
2025-07-23 09:00 - 14:15 | Breck Ice Rink Borea Pass, 189 Boreas Pass Rd, Breckenridge, 80424
Join us as local historian and author Bill Fountain shares a brief history of the Denver, South Park & Pacific Railroad before we embark on the tour. Our tour will include stops at Rocky Point, Argentine/Bacon Station, Bakers Tank, Signature Sandstone, Dwyer/Belmont Station, Farnham Spur, Farnham Station, and Boreas Pass Station & Section House.
At each location, Mr. Fountain will share its rich history along with historic photographs. This tour is inspired by the book Historic Landscapes, Train Stations, and Sites, Volume 1.

Date: Wednesday, July 23rd
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:15 PM
Tickets: $25 for SHS & Blue River Watershed Group Members | $35 for non-members
Location: Meet at the Stephen C. West Ice Arena Parking Lot
Limited to 25 Guests
Reserve by July 21, 6:00 PM

Extra Details:

This tour is primarily a driving tour. We will car pool to minimize number of vehicles;
Driving will be on a well maintained dirt road;
Bring your own lunch.

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Photo: Two trains passing each other at Argentine/Bacon, 1920. Credit: Summit Historical Society Collection
