Dillon Farmers Market
2025-09-05 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-12 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | 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

Blue River Festival
2025-09-06 10:00 - 14:30 | Frisco Marina, 267 Marina Rd, Frisco, 80443, United States
Join Summit County volunteers in support of the Blue River Watershed Group, an organization dedicated to protecting Summit County’s waters.
Show your appreciation for the water in our lakes and rivers by participating in the Blue River clean-up, then stick around to celebrate!
For more info. and to volunteer, click here.

Date: Saturday, September 6
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Location: Frisco Marina, 267 Marina Rd, Frisco, CO 80424
Cost: Event is free.

Board of Directors Meeting
2025-09-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Old Dillon Schoolhoue, 403 La Bonte St., Dillon, 80435, United States
The Summit Historical Society Board of Directs will meet for a regular meeting.

Date: Tuesday, September 9
Time: 4-6 PM
Location: Old Dillon Schoolhouse, 403 E. LaBonte Street, Dillon

Summit Historical Society Annual Meeting
2025-09-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Old Dillon Schoolhoue, 403 La Bonte St., Dillon, 80435, United States
All members are invited to join us at our annual meeting. Meet and greet will follow.

Date: Tuesday, September 9
Time: 6 – 7 PM.
Location: Old Dillon Schoolhouse, 403 E. Labonte, Dillon
Cost: Free event and reservations are not required.

POSTPONED: Harvest Potluck Dinner at the Historic Rice Barn
2025-09-13 17:00 - 19:30 | Rice Barn, 367 Cove Boulevard, Dillon, CO, 80435
Enjoy an evening at the Rice Barn while sharing a dish with others in your community. Invite friends to share in this potluck dinner celebrating the harvest.

Date: TBA
Time: 5:00 – 7:30 PM
Tickets: $25 for SHS & Blue River Watershed Group Members | $35 for Non-Members
Location: Rice Family Barn, 357 Cove Boulevard, Summit Cove (Between Dillon and Keystone)
Reservations required by September 11, 6:00 PM

The historical Rice Family Barn built between 1918 and 1920 by Benjamin Rice and his sons, this two-story log barn features sliding doors, tack rooms, carriages, a sleigh, and grinding wheels. It also served as a stop on the Dillon-Kremmling stagecoach line and sits on a rock and masonry foundation.
Photo Courtesy: Summit Historical Society

POSTPONED Historic Hike: Sallie Barber Mine
2025-09-20 09:00 - 12:30 | Sallie Barber Mine Trailhed, 3882 French Gulch Rd, Breckenridge, CO, 80424, United States
Join historian Mike Tabb to view gorgeous views & hear stories of mighty mines!
This beautiful easy 2.7 mile hike along a jeep trail, leads you up through conifer forests to historic mines. Incredible fall foliage views. A special autumn treat!!

Date: TBA
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Tickets: $20 for SHS & Blue River Watershed Group Members | $30 for Non-Members
Location: 3882 French Gulch Rd, Breckenridge, CO. (Located at the end of County Road 2, approximately 4 miles from Highway 9, just outside of Breckenridge)
Reservations required by September 18, 6:00 PM

Questions?: Please contact Mike Tabb at mwtabb@comcast.net
The Sallie Barber Mine, operated from the 1880s into the 1940’s and was a significant gold and silver mine. The site now serves as an interpretive history trail, showcasing remnants of its operations, including its three levels, a steam plant, an air compressor, and a head frame with a visible mine shaft. The hike provides scenic views and historical context of Breckenridge’s gold rush era, which shaped the town founded in 1859.
Photo Courtesy: reddit.com

Historic Hike: Old Dillon Reservoir
2025-09-27 09:00 - 11:30 | Old Dillon Reservoir Trailhead, Dillon Dam Road, Dillon, 80435, United States
Guided by Bob Pietrzyk, take a leisurely stroll to the old Dillon Reservoir on this easy guided hike, where you’ll uncover fascinating stories from the area’s rich past. Take in the vibrant fall colors and mountain views while learning about the history of the old Town of Dillon.
Join us and receive a complimentary copy of Dillon, Denver and the Dam by Dr. Sandra Mather.

Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Tickets: $25 for SHS & Blue River Watershed Group Members | $35 for Non-Members
Location: Old Dillon Reservoir Trailhead, on the Dillon Dam Road, approximately 1.4 miles east of HWY 9 in Dillon
Reservations required by September 26, 5:00 PM

Photo Courtesy: approachableoutdoors.com

Fall Board of Directors Fundraising Campaign Starts
2025-10-02 | CO
The Summit Historical Society Board of Directors will begin our fall fundraising campaign. This leads up to Colorado Gives Day, Tuesday, December 9.
Colorado Gives Day is the biggest 24-hour giving movement in the state and one of the most successful giving days in the nation. In 2024, more than $54 million was raised for Colorado Gives Day to support Colorado nonprofits.
Support our education and preservation endeavors. Click here to support the Society.

Education Committee Meeting
2025-10-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Summit Historic Park, 403 LaBonte Street, Dillon, CO, 80435
Education Committee Meeting
10-12 am
Meeting at the schoolhouse

POSTPONED: Mountains, Meteorites & Minerals: The Geologic Story of Summit County
2025-10-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Summit Historic Park, 403 LaBonte Street, Dillon, CO, 80435
Have you wondered why the mineral riches ended up here, or what role Glaciers played in creating our beloved hiking trails? Or are you curious, how that giant meteorite impact over 66 million years ago in Mexico affected the wildlife and forests of Summit Country?
Join us at the Old Dillon School House during lunch (bring your sack lunch) and get a brief answer to these and other questions you may have on the geology of our home. Guaranteed minimal scientific jargon – half the planet’s history – in 40 minutes.
Jim Anderson, retired geologist from Exxon Mobile with global field experience, will describe catastrophic collisions of continents moving across the earth at death-defying speeds of 1-2 inches per year. His talk will cover multiple episodes of mountain building and destruction, finally ending with the Rocky Mountain vistas we love and see every day. Summit County has been the scene of ancient volcanic islands, oceans coming in and retreating across western North America, and expansive deserts with some of the driest places on the planet.

Date: Saturday, October 11
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Location: Old Dillon Schoolhouse, 403 LaBonte Street, Dillon, Colorado
$10 Donation
Reservations suggested as space is limited. Please arrive early.

Photo Courtesy: merelyafleshwound.com

Ute Stem Presentation Program
2025-10-14 08:00 - 15:00 | Summit Historic Park, 403 LaBonte Street, Dillon, CO, 80435
Ute Stem Presentation Program
Summit Middle School
6th grade
3 sections

Ute Stem Presentation Program
2025-10-16 08:00 - 09:30, 2025-10-17 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-23 08:00 - 09:30 | Summit Historic Park, 403 LaBonte Street, Dillon, CO, 80435
Ute Stem Presentation Program
Summit Middle School
6th grade

Stories Beneath the Stones: Summit County’s Historic Cemeteries
2025-10-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Summit Historic Park, 403 LaBonte Street, Dillon, CO, 80435
Join us for a chilling talk as we explore Summit County’s historic cemeteries, uncover eerie tales of those who came before us, and bring their stories to life with a haunting slideshow.

Date: Saturday, October 18
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Location: Old Dillon Schoolhouse, 403 LaBonte Street, Dillon, Colorado
$10 Donation
Reservations suggested as space is limited. Please arrive early.

Photo Courtesy: dillonco.gov

Moving Day Presentation Program
2025-10-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Summit Historic Park, 403 LaBonte Street, Dillon, CO, 80435
Moving Day Presentation Program
Frisco Elementary School
4th grade

Birthday Bash: Summit Historical Society’s Birthday and Summit County's 164th Anniversary
2025-10-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Summit Historic Park, 403 LaBonte Street, Dillon, CO, 80435
Birthday Bash! Celebrate Summit Historical Society’s 59th Birthday and Summit County’s 164th Anniversary.
Join us for a fun and informal gathering as the Summit Historical Society marks our 59th birthday alongside Summit County’s anniversary, founded November 1, 1861. Connect with fellow history enthusiasts and local community members. Enjoy a slice of celebratory cake inside the Old Dillon Schoolhouse while learning more about our rich heritage! Plus, don’t miss a special preview and sale of our holiday wreaths.

Date: Friday, October 24
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Location: Old Dillon Schoolhouse, 403 LaBonte Street, Dillon, Colorado
$10 Donation
Reservations suggested as space is limited.

Photo Courtesy: Summit Historical Society

Mining Traveling Trunk
2025-10-31 | Summit Historic Park, 403 LaBonte Street, Dillon, CO, 80435
Mining Traveling Trunk
Summit Middle School
6th Grade

Education Committee Meeting at the Schoolhouse
2025-11-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Summit Historic Park, 403 LaBonte Street, Dillon, CO, 80435

Moving Day Presentation Program
2025-11-05 11:00 - 13:30 | Summit Historic Park, 403 LaBonte Street, Dillon, CO, 80435
Moving Day Presentation Program
Summit Cove Elementary School
4th grade

SHS Board Meeting
2025-11-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Summit Historic Park, 403 LaBonte Street, Dillon, CO, 80435
SHS Board Meeting
4-5 pm
At Schoolhouse

Ute Stem Presentation Program
2025-11-12 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Summit Historic Park, 403 LaBonte Street, Dillon, CO, 80435
Ute Stem Presentation Program
Summit Cove Elementary School
4th Grade

Holiday Online Auction
2025-11-14 00:00 - 2025-11-21 10:00 | CO
Online Holiday Auction – Click to Bid
Celebrate the season by bidding, giving, and preserving Summit County’s rich history!
Our Online Holiday Auction is Coming! Kick off the holiday season early with our Holiday Auction, opening one week before the Bazaar! From November 14 – 21,This year’s auction features an exciting collection of exclusive experiences and vintage treasures — each with its own story and a special connection to our mountain heritage. Bidding Opens: November 14 at 12:00 AMBidding Closes: November 21 at 10:00 AM
Every bid directly supports the Summit Historical Society’s preservation and education programs.
Shop local. Support history. Celebrate the season.

12th Annual Holiday Bazaar & Silent Auction
2025-11-22 09:00 - 16:00 | Summit High School, 16201 CO-9, Breckenridge, CO, 80424
12th Annual Holiday Bazaar
Local artists offering stained glass, fiber/wood art, food gifts, holiday decor, photography, jewelry, soaps, clothing & more! The Historical Society will also highlight its collection of published books. Guests can take part in Charity Grab Bags and spin the Spin-to-Win Wheel for a chance to win exciting prizes, including a special grand prize!
Concessions provided by Young Life

Date: Saturday, November 22
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Summit High School, 16201 Co Hwy 9, Breckenridge, CO
NOTE: Cash or checks preferred. Credit cards accepted by some vendors.

Thanks to our sponsors: Alpine Bank, Mike Bohlender – Liv|Sotheby’s, Summit Daily News
Online Holiday Auction – Auction Link
Celebrate the season by bidding, giving, and preserving Summit County’s rich history!
Our Online Holiday Auction is Coming! Kick off the holiday season early with our Holiday Auction, opening one week before the Bazaar! From November 14 – 21,This year’s auction features an exciting collection of exclusive experiences and vintage treasures — each with its own story and a special connection to our mountain heritage. Bidding Opens: November 14 at 12:00 AMBidding Closes: November 21 at 5:00 PM
Every bid directly supports the Summit Historical Society’s preservation and education programs.
Shop local. Support history. Celebrate the season.

Moving Day Presentation Program
2025-12-01 10:00 - 16:30 | Summit Historic Park, 403 LaBonte Street, Dillon, CO, 80435
Moving Day Presentation Program
Dillon Valley Elementary School

Education Committee Meeting
2025-12-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Summit Historic Park, 403 LaBonte Street, Dillon, CO, 80435
Education Committee Meeting
10-11 am
Meeting at the schoolhouse

Santa in the Schoolhouse
2025-12-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Old Dillon Schoolhoue, 403 La Bonte St., Dillon, 80435, United States
Celebrate the season with a festive visit to the Old Dillon Schoolhouse. Capture the magic of the season with professional photos with Santa and make timeless memories!

Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Cost: Complimentary but Donations accepted Includes one 4 x 6 photo with the ability to order additional items and photos.
Location: Old Dillon Schoolhouse 403 LaBonte Street Dillon, Colorado
Very Limited Spaces!
Call 970-468-2207 for a time slot!

Ute STEM Presentation Program
2025-12-04 12:00 - 16:00 | Summit Historic Park, 403 LaBonte Street, Dillon, CO, 80435
Ute STEM Presentation Program
Dillon Valley Elementary School
