Events

Ring in 2024 with a members-only happy hour! Learn about the new book series, winter events, meet Jill Abrell, our new Education & Programs Coordinator, and see the latest collection acquisitions from Mike Cleary. This event is free and is for members only. Bring a friend interested in becoming a member! Registration is required - […]

Book Launch Party February 13, 2024 4:00-5:30pm Slifer, Smith, And Frampton 117 S. Main Street Breckenridge, CO 80424 $40 includes 1 copy of the book Reservations Required at Summithistorical.org Space is limited, reserve early Thank You, Robin and Patty Theobold

Honoring our Women of Distinction: Then and Now $40 per person $300 for a table of eight Would you like to sponsor our event with a donation of $250, $500, or $1,000?  Your business will be included as a sponsor on our Women of Distinction program, newspaper ads, and social media. Contact us at   _____________________________________ […]

Join us for a horse-drawn sleigh ride followed by an authentic mining camp dinner theater! Gold Discovered in Colorado! That’s the news that brought the flood of dreamers to the mining camps of the mountains around Breckenridge, in 1859.  They planned to become prospectors, and strike it rich.  And just like you, after a long winter’s day […]

No April Fool's Joke! In 1961, everything had to be out of the old Town of Dillon to prepare for filling the valley and creating Dillon Reservoir. Join us for happy hour from 5 - 6 pm at the Schoolhouse to celebrate moving out day, with music by the Rocky Mountain Brass Quintet. . Left […]

Join us May 7 from 5 - 6 pm for a chance to meet: Luke Kneller, 2024 Summit High Scholarship Winner. Luke wants to thank SHS for the scholarship and share his music with us. Sandy Gunow as he shares fascinating mining and minerals facts. SHS Staff This event is for members only. Bring a […]

Join us on May 22 from 5:00 - 6:00 pm for a Members Only wine tasting at Saved by the Wine. We will sample 5 wines. Food will be available for purchase. Space is limited to 18 members and advanced registration is required. Reserve your spot with a ticket by May 22 at noon. This […]

The Rotary Club puts the "fun" in "fundraising" with monthly Bingo Nights at the Pad in Silverthorne. Join us from 6 - 8 pm to play bingo and win prizes! The Rotary Club supports local non-profits, and each month at Bingo night, a percentage of bar sales + proceeds benefit rotating local non-profits. Proceeds from […]

Special tour for SHS members only. In partnership with the Town of Dillon.  Guides from the Summit Historical Society lead a leisurely boat ride on Lake DIllon. Learn about building Dillon Dam, the Roberts Tunnel, and relocating the Town of Dillon. 9:30 - 11:00 AM; Dillon Marina Cost:  $25/person - No children under 7, please […]