Summit Historical Society

Historical Boat Tour on Lake Dillon
2026-07-14 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-07-15 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-07-16 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-07-21 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-07-22 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-07-23 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-07-28 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-07-29 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Denver) and 5 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: 9:00-10:30a.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.

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 Presentation: Parkville, Spencerville and The Flume
2026-07-15 17:30 - 18:30 | Breckenridge Library – South Branch, 103 S. Harris Street, Breckenridge, CO, 80424
Speaker Series: Bill Fountain Historical Presentation: Parkville, Spencerville and The Flume
Date: July 15, 2026
Time: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Location: Breckenridge Library – South Branch
103 Harris Street, Breckenridge, CO 80424
Cost: Registration required, $0.00 per person
Join us for a presentation by Bill Fountain who will be teaching about the Historical Flume in Summit County. Hike with Bill Fountain to see and hear more about the Flume Thursday, July 16, 2026. Hike to see Parkville and Spencerville, also with Bill Fountain, on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Registration is required for the hikes, so please see the calendar, click on the event, and sign up.
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 | Blair Witch Parking lot, #4 Dredge remains, Breckenridge, CO, 80424, United States
Historical Hikes Series: Bill Fountain Historical Flume Hike
Date: July 16, 2026
Time: 8:45 am – 2:30 pm
Location: Meet at Blair Witch/Horseshoe Gulch Trail Head parking lot
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 15, 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

Rice Barn Historic Tour
2026-07-18 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Rice Barn, 367 Cove Boulevard, Dillon, CO, 80435
Please join us in July for tours at our Summit Historical Society’s Historic Rice Barn.
Date: Saturday July 11th, 18th & 25th.
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Historic Rice Barn, 367 Cove Blvd, Summit Cove, Dillon, Co
Cost: Donations accepted

Meet and Greet: History of Keystone Bruce and Sally Queen
2026-07-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Summit Historic Park, 403 LaBonte Street, Dillon, CO, 80435
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Old Dillon Schoolhouse
Cost: Free, Registration required
Come hear about the History of Keystone Bruce and Sally Queen.

Historical Hiking Series: Bill Fountain Historical Parkville and Spencerville Hike
2026-07-23 08:45 - 14:00 | Blair Witch Parking lot, #4 Dredge remains, Breckenridge, CO, 80424, United States
Historical Hiking Series: Bill Fountain Historical Parkville and Spencerville Hike
Date: July 23, 2026
Time: 8:45 am – 2:05 pm
Location: Meet at the Blair Witch parking lot
Cost: $25.00
Bill Fountain will be leading a Historical hike to Parkville and Spencerville. This topic is covered in Bill and Sandra Mather’s latest book, Historical Landscapes: Summit County Colorado Ghost Towns and Townsites: Parkville and Spencerville.
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 | Montezuma Road Parking Lot, Montezuma Road, Parking Lot, CO, 80424, United States
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.

Green Mountian Reservoir Tour
2026-07-29 13:30 - 15:00 | Summit Historic Park, 403 LaBonte Street, Dillon, CO, 80435
Green Mountian Reservoir Power Plant Tour
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Time: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Green Mountian Reservoir
Cost: Free, Registration required
Join us as we visit the Green Mountain Dam and have a Powerplant Tour. Learn how Colorado water recreation and hydropower is sourced by Colorado-Big Thompson (C-BT) Project. Located downstream from Dillon Reservoir, the Green Mountain Reservoir stores water for agricultural, municipal, industrial, recreational and environmental uses west of the Continental Divide.
If you 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
It's Colorado’s 150th Anniversary - Step up to the plate!
On Saturday, August 1, 2026, we invite you to support our 7th Annual Vintage Baseball Game to be held in Summit County at Dillon Town Park. What better way to honor Colorado’s anniversary of statehood and America’s 250th birthday than by enjoying a baseball game, America’s favorite pastime.
Your sponsorship directly strengthens our community, as shown in the included Impact Highlights, which demonstrate our preservation, education, and community programs. As a nonprofit, non-government, member organization, we depend on fundraising efforts.
Please consider including this free, family-friendly community event in your 2026 sponsorships
Sponsor levels include:$7000 | Game Sponsors$5000 | Team Sponsors$3000 | Most Valuable Players$1500 | Hall of Famers$1000 | All Stars$500 | Silver Sluggers$250 | Rookies of the Year
Please click below and join us as a sponsor of the 7th Annual Vintage Baseball Game, a perfect way to show your support for Colorado’s rich history.
Questions? Contact:
Sandy Colt : (713) 410-6778 | mfcolt@gmail.com

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 11:00 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.

Sponsor This Years Game!

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

Meet & Greet: Friends of the Dillon Ranger District
2026-08-04 17:00 - 18:00 | Summit Historic Park, 403 LaBonte Street, Dillon, CO, 80435
Meet & Greet: Friends of the Dillon Ranger District
Join us as Doozie Martin shares about the purpose of the Friends of the Dillon Ranger District. We will watch a video, learn about their purpose and have a question and answer time at the end.

Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Old Dillon Schoolhouse
Cost: Free, Registration required
