Summit Historical Society

Explore Lake Dillon: Historical Boat Tour
2023-07-04 09:00 - 10:30, 2023-07-05 09:00 - 10:30, 2023-07-06 09:00 - 10:30, 2023-07-08 09:00 - 10:30, 2023-07-11 09:00 - 10:30, 2023-07-12 09:00 - 10:30, 2023-07-13 09:00 - 10:30, 2023-07-18 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Denver) and 1 more date | 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 Town of Dillon.

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings – June 7th through August 30th
Saturday tours also available on June 10th, July 8th, and August 12th
9:00 – 10:30am *
Location: Dillon Marina
Cost: $42/person – no children under 7
(add a tour of the 1883 Dillon Schoolhouse Museum in downtown Dillon for an additional $5.00)
Bring a jacket, hat and sunscreen. Weather can change rapidly on the lake!
For reservations, call Dillon Marina (970) 468-5100 or click the link below.

* Please arrive 15-minutes early. Boat will depart promptly at 9:00am
photo courtesy Town of Dillon Marina
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1883 Dillon Schoolhouse Museum - Open for Tours
2023-07-05 11:00 - 13:00, 2023-07-06 11:00 - 13:00, 2023-07-07 11:00 - 13:00, 2023-07-08 11:00 - 13:00, 2023-07-11 11:00 - 13:00, 2023-07-12 11:00 - 13:00, 2023-07-13 11:00 - 13:00, 2023-07-14 11:00 - 13:00 and 3 more dates | Slifer Smith & Frampton- Breckenridge Office, 117 S Main St., Breckenridge, CO, 80424, United States
Stop by the 1883 Dillon Schoolhouse for our new 2023 educational tour.
Admission: $5.00 per person.

Dillon Farmers Market
2023-07-07 09:00 - 14:00, 2023-07-14 09:00 - 14:00 | Dillon Farmers’ Market, 120 Buffalo St., Dillon, CO, 80435
Every Friday, stop by our booth at the Farmers Market for special guests, pop-up exhibits, and more!

Every Friday from June 9th- September 15th
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM MST
Location: Dillon Town Park (120 Buffalo St)
Free

Rice Barn Open for Visitors
2023-07-08 11:00 - 13:00, 2023-07-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Rice Barn, 367 Cove Boulevard, Dillon, CO, 80435
Come visit us at the Rice Barn in Summit Cove and see what an authentic Summit County homestead barn was like.
Location: 367 Cove Blvd., Dillon, CO 80435
Suggested donation of $5.00 per person.

Historic Hike: Boston Mining Camp & Ten Mile Silver Towns
2023-07-10 08:45 - 12:00 | Copper Mountain Resort, Far East Lot (on Hwy. 91), Hwy 91, Copper Mountain, CO, 80443, United States
Mike Tabb will share the rich history of the Ten Mile Silver Mining towns of Kokomo, Recen, and Robinson. An easy 1.8 mile hike up Mayflower Gulch brings you to the Boston Mining Camp where we will stop for lunch.

Monday, July 10
8:45 AM – 12:00 NOON
Location: meet at Copper Mountain Far East Lot (on Hwy. 91) no later than 8:45am
Tickets: $25 for SHS Members; $35 for Non-Members
Limited to 25 guests
Reserve by Sunday, July 9 at 4:00 PM MST

Wear comfortable shoes. Bring your own water, lunch, and camp chair.
To become a member click here!

Wine Tasting at Historic Rice Barn with Sommelier Aaron Ramirez
2023-07-18 18:00 - 19:30 | CO
Learn about specifically selected wines and how to make a perfectly paired charcuterie board with sommelier Aaron Ramirez.

Date: Thursday, July 18, 2023
Time:6:00 – 7::30 PM
Location: Historic Rice Barn
$25 per ticket
Space limited
Reservation required
