Summit Historical Society

1883 Dillon Schoolhouse - Open for Tours
2022-08-05 11:00 - 14:00, 2022-08-06 11:00 - 14:00, 2022-08-09 11:00 - 14:00, 2022-08-10 11:00 - 14:00, 2022-08-11 11:00 - 14:00, 2022-08-12 11:00 - 14:00, 2022-08-13 11:00 - 14:00, 2022-08-16 11:00 - 14:00 UTC and 1 more date | Slifer Smith & Frampton- Breckenridge Office, 117 S Main St., Breckenridge, CO, 80424, United States
Stop by the 1883 Dillon Schoolhouse for our new Summer 2022 educational tour.
Suggested donation of $5.00 per person.

Ute Knowledge Exhibit
2022-08-05 11:00 - 14:00, 2022-08-06 11:00 - 14:00, 2022-08-09 11:00 - 14:00, 2022-08-10 11:00 - 14:00, 2022-08-11 11:00 - 14:00, 2022-08-12 11:00 - 14:00, 2022-08-13 11:00 - 14:00, 2022-08-16 11:00 - 14:00 UTC and 1 more date | Slifer Smith & Frampton- Breckenridge Office, 117 S Main St., Breckenridge, CO, 80424, United States
For the entire month of August, Summit Historical Society has partnered with History Colorado to display their traveling exhibit: Ute Knowledge. Ute Knowledge: Colorado’s Original Science Technology, Engineering, and Math exhibit tells the story of how Ute Indians have used science, technology, engineering and math to survive and thrive in the Rocky Mountains.
This exhibit will be on display at the 1883 Dillon Schoolhouse starting August 1 through September 2nd: Tuesday-Saturday from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Location: 403 LaBonte Street, Dillon, Colorado.
Suggested $5.00 Donation.
For more information on the exhibit click here.

Explore Lake Dillon: Historical Boat Tour
2022-08-09 09:00 - 22:30, 2022-08-10 09:00 - 22:30, 2022-08-11 09:00 - 22:30, 2022-08-16 09:00 - 22:30, 2022-08-17 09:00 - 22:30, 2022-08-18 09:00 - 22:30 (America/Chicago) | 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 8th through August 31st
Saturday tours also available on June11th, July 9th, and August 13th
9:00 – 10:30am *
Location: Dillon Marina
Cost: $40/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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SHS Member Meet & Greet - August / SHS Annual Meeting (Free)
2022-08-10 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Slifer Smith & Frampton- Breckenridge Office, 117 S Main St., Breckenridge, CO, 80424, United States
SHS Member-Only Meet and Greet and Annual Meeting

Member Meet and Greet 4-5pm, Followed by the Summit Historical Society Annual Meeting from 5-6pm
Meet fellow SHS members and celebrate a fun, historic summer in the mountains.
(SOLD OUT) The Member Meet and Greet from 4-5 pm is FREE, but space is limited to (45) guests – GET YOUR FREE TICKETS BELOW
THE ANNUAL MEETING FROM 5-6 PM IS FREE AND OPEN TO ALL SHS MEMBERS- NO RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
Donations appreciated and benefit Summit Historical Society

Dillon Farmers Market
2022-08-12 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | 300 W Lodgepole St, 300 W Lodgepole 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 10th- September 16th
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM MST
Location: Lodgepole Street adjacent to the Dillon Amphitheater
Free

Explore Lake Dillon: Historical Boat Tour
2022-08-13 09:00 - 10:30 UTC | CO

Quilts: See and Sell Show
2022-08-13 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | CO
Saturday, August 13, 2022. 10-3pm
Summit Historical Society, 403 E. LaBonte Street, Dillon, Colorado
Quilts, modern and antique. Quilts and fabrics are documents of history. Come see, shop, and buy a piece of history or make your own history with these talented vendors:

Andreas Pieces – Andrea Vanzantvoort – antique quilts and quilt tops, modern quilt kits, fabrics, and supplies for you to add to your stash
BJ Designs – Bonnie Lattig with quilts from 19th century-1940s for sale. Plus, bring your quilt for dating by an expert
Cherish Connections – modern handcrafted quilts by Cheryl Prince. Over 70 designs and colors to choose from, modern piecing and machine quilted by Cheryl for a special purchase
Designs by Evey – Evey Statz’s wonderful doll clothes to fit American Girl Dolls and quilts for sale. Stop by and help name Summit County doll!

Parking on the street and in the Dillon Community Church lot.

Members-Only: Historical Jeep Tour to Chalk Mountain (***SOLD OUT***)
2022-08-15 07:45 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | CO
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR MONDAY AUGUST 15th
*** SOLD OUT – Contact us at (970) 468-2207 to be added to our waiting list ***
Hosted by the Summit Historical Society, along with the Dillon Community Church Jeep Club. Join us for a “top-of-the-world” off-road excursion as we explore the mountains around Climax. We will discuss the rich history of mining in the Ten Mile Range, local geology, the lost towns of Climax, Kokomo, Robinson, and Boston and the role of the Climax High Altitude Observatory during WWII and for NASA.

This is a Member-Only Event. Not an SHS member? Click here to join
OFF-ROAD VEHICLE NOT REQUIRED; The DCC Jeep Club members will have seats available in their vehicles
Monday August 15th
7:45 AM – 2:00 PM *
Location: Meet at Summit Historical Society no later than 7:45AM (403 La Bonte Street, Dillon, CO 80435)
Tickets: $65 (This is a Member-Only Event)
Limited to 14 guests
Wear comfortable shoes and jacket. Bring your own water, lunch, and camp chair.
THERE WILL BE NO RESTROOM FACILITIES AFTER LEAVING THE SCHOOLHOUSE. PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A NO-PET EVENT

* Return time is approximate — we may return to Dillon later than 2:00pm

"Wine-in-the-Mine": Wine Tasting and Tour of Country Boy Mine (SOLD OUT)
2022-08-16 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Country Boy Mine, 0542 French Gulch Rd., Breckenridge, CO, 80424
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. PLEASE SEE OUR FUTURE CALENDAR FOR MORE FUN AND EXCITING EVENTS!
Join us for an evening of wining and mining….

Sommeliers Heather Queen of Banfi Wines and Aaron Ramirez of Kucu Bistro in Silverthorne will be on hand to discuss wines from Italy and around the world.
Country Boy Mine’s Jon Bellew and his crew will lead us on a guided tour of the mine and grounds which operated from 1881 to as recently as 1994 — most successfully as a zinc mine.
Axe throwing, gold panning, and the Country Boy Museum will be available to our guests, as well.
