Historical Boat Tour on Lake Dillon
2026-07-11 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-07-14 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-07-15 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-07-16 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-07-21 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-07-22 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-07-23 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-07-28 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Denver) and 8 more dates | Dillon Marina, 150 Marina Dr, Dillon, Colorado, 80435
Historical Boat Tour on Lake Dillon

Date: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings and 2nd Saturdays | June 2 – August 27
Saturday tours are available on June 13, July 11, and August 8
Time: 9:30-11 a.m. June 2- June 13 | $48
9:00-10:30a.m. June 16- August 31 | $48
Location: Dillon Marina, 150 Marina Dr., Dillon, CO 80435
Cost: $48 per person – no children under 7
In partnership with the Town of Dillon Marina, trained guides from the Summit Historical Society lead a fun, scenic and historic tour of Lake Dillon. Learn about the building of Dillon Dam and the Roberts Tunnel, the relocating the Old Town of Dillon and more Dillon history, as well as about the geology, and flora and fauna in the area. Bring a jacket, hat, and sunscreen. Weather can change rapidly on the lake! Please arrive 15 minutes early. Boat will depart promptly.
Reservations are open, Register on the Town of Dilon website/marina or click here Dillon Marina | Dillon, CO
If you have any have any issue with registration or have questions, contact us at meredith@summithistorical.org or call at 970-468-2207.

Historical Bristlecone Pines Tour with Ken Torrington
2026-07-13 09:00 - 13:00 | Hoosier Pass
Historical Bristlecone Pines Tour with Ken Torrington
Date: July 13, 2026
Time: 9:00 am half day driving/walking tour
Location: Meet at the parking lot on the west side of the Hoosier Pass
Cost: $25.00

Ken will lead this historical tour where you will learn about Paris (Stamp) Mill and learn Park County mining history, visit Mineral Park, the site of a previous silver mine and miners’ cabins on Mount Bross, and Windy Ridge, where bristlecone pines have grown straight and tall. Bring your own hiking gear, water, lunch and snacks, poles, and sunscreen.

If you have any have any issue with registration or have questions, contact us at debbie@summithistorical.org or call at 970-468-2207.

SHS Board Meeting
2026-07-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Summit Historic Park, 403 LaBonte Street, Dillon, CO, 80435
SHS Board Meeting
Date: July 14Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PMLocation: 403 LaBonte St., Dillon, CO
The SHS Board Meeting will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. All board members are encouraged to attend.

Speaker Series: Bill Fountain Historical Flume Presentation
2026-07-15 17:00 - 18:00 | Summit Historic Park, 403 LaBonte Street, Dillon, CO, 80435
Speaker Series: Bill Fountain Historical Flume Presentation

Date: July 15, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Old Dillon Schoolhouse
403 LaBonte St., Dillon, CO 80435
Cost: Registration required, $10.00 per person

Join us for a presentation by Bill Fountain who will be teaching about the Historical Flume in Summit County. Hike with us to see and hear more about the Flume tomorrow, July 16, 2026.

If you have any have any issue with registration or have questions, contact us at debbie@summithistorical.org or call at 970-468-2207.

Historical Hikes Series: Bill Fountain Historical Flume Hike
2026-07-16 08:30 - 11:00 | Summit Historic Park, 403 LaBonte Street, Dillon, CO, 80435
Historical Hikes Series: Bill Fountain Historical Flume Hike

Date: July 16, 2026
Time: 8:30 am – 11:00 am
Location: TBD
Cost: Registration required, $25.00 per person

Join us for a Hike with Bill Fountain and learn more about the Historical Flume in Summit County. This is a follow up to the presentation on July 15th, 2026 at 5:00 pm. Hike with us to see and hear even more about the Flume. Bring your own hiking gear, poles, water, snacks and sunscreen.

If you have any have any issue with registration or have questions, contact us at debbie@summithistorical.org or call at 970-468-2207.

Dillon Farmers Market 2026
2026-07-17 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-24 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-31 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-07 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 5 – September 12
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Dillon Town Park along Buffalo and LaBonte Streets
Free

Speaker Series: Bill Fountain Historical Parkville and Spencerville Presentation
2026-07-22 17:00 - 18:00 | Summit Historic Park, 403 LaBonte Street, Dillon, CO, 80435
Speaker Series: Bill Fountain Historical Parkville and Spencerville Presentation

Date: July 22, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Old Dillon Schoolhouse
403 LaBonte St., Dillon, CO 80435
Cost: $10.00
Bill Fountain will be doing a Historical presentation on Parkfille and Spencerville. Bill and Sandra Mather’s latest book’s topic. There will be a follow up historical hike tomorrow, July 23, 2026.

If you have any have any issue with registration or have questions, contact us at debbie@summithistorical.org or call at 970-468-2207.

Historical Hiking Series: Bill Fountain Historical Parkville and Spencerville Hike
2026-07-23 10:00 - 15:00 | Summit Historic Park, 403 LaBonte Street, Dillon, CO, 80435
Historical Hiking Series: Bill Fountain Historical Parkville and Spencerville Hike

Date: July 23, 2026
Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: TBD
Cost: $25.00

Bill Fountain will be leading a Historical hike to Parkfille and Spencerville. This topic is covered in Bill and Sandra Mather’s latest book, Historical Landscapes: Summit County Colorado Ghost Towns and Townsites: Parkfille and Spencerville. There will be a follow up historical hike tomorrow, July 23, 2026.
If you have any have any issue with registration or have questions, contact us at debbie@summithistorical.org or call at 970-468-2207.

Historical Peru Creek Tour with Ken Torrington
2026-07-28 08:45 - 13:00 | Summit Historic Park, 403 LaBonte Street, Dillon, CO, 80435
Historical Peru Creek Tour with Ken Torrington

Date: July 28, 2026
Time: 8:45 am
Location: Montezuma Road Parking Lot
Cost: $25.00

Join us for a fascinating historical hike with stops at the ghost towns of Chihuahua and Argentine. We will also visit the Pennsylvania Mine stamp mill and Pennsylvania Mine tram station. Register early, space is limited.
If you have any have any issue with registration or have questions, contact us at debbie@summithistorical.org or call at 970-468-2207.

Sponsor The 7th Annual Vintage Baseball Game
2026-08-01 | Dillon Town Park, 120 Buffalo Street, Dillon, CO, 80435
COMING AUGUST, 2026 – 7th Annual Vintage Baseball Game
Featuring the Summit Sluggers vs. Colorado Territorial All Stars
Great family fun in the heart of Dillon, Colorado! Come watch a vintage baseball game with 1864 rules and uniforms. Live music and more! Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. All proceeds will be used to support the preservation and educational programs of the Summit Historical Society.

Date: August 1, 2026
Time: Open 11:30 AM for activities | First Pitch 1:00 PM for game
Location: Dillon Town Park

7th Annual Vintage Baseball Game
2026-08-01 | Dillon Town Park, 120 Buffalo Street, Dillon, CO, 80435
7th Annual Vintage Baseball Game
Featuring the Summit Sluggers vs. Colorado Territorial All Stars
Great family fun in the heart of Dillon, Colorado! Come watch a vintage baseball game with 1864 rules and uniforms. Live music and more! Food and refreshments will be available for purchase.

Date: August 1, 2026
Time: Open 11:30 AM for activities | First Pitch 1:00 PM for game
Location: Dillon Town Park
FREE

All proceeds will be used to support the preservation and educational programs of the Summit Historical Society.

Education Committee Meeting
2026-08-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Summit Historic Park, 403 LaBonte Street, Dillon, CO, 80435
Education Committee Meeting
Dillon Schoolhouse
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
