Summit Historical Society

Explore Lake Dillon: Historical Boat Tour
2023-08-30 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Denver) | 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 7th through August 30th
Saturday tours also available on June 10th, July 8th, and August 12th
9:00 – 10:30am *
Location: Dillon Marina
Cost: $42/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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1883 Dillon Schoolhouse Museum - Open for Tours
2023-08-30 11:00 - 13:00, 2023-08-31 11:00 - 13:00, 2023-09-01 11:00 - 13:00, 2023-09-02 11:00 - 13:00, 2023-09-08 11:00 - 13:00, 2023-09-09 11:00 - 13:00, 2023-09-15 11:00 - 13:00, 2023-09-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Slifer Smith & Frampton- Breckenridge Office, 117 S Main St., Breckenridge, CO, 80424, United States
Stop by the 1883 Dillon Schoolhouse for our new 2023 educational tour.
Admission: $5.00 per person.

Member Only - Historical Boat Tour
2023-08-31 09:00 - 10:30 | Dillon Marina, 150 Marina Dr, Dillon, Colorado, 80435
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.

9:00 – 10:30 AM; Dillon Marina
Cost: $20/person – No children under 7, please
Bring a hat, jacket and sunscreen; weather can change rapidly on the lake.
Please arrive 15-minutes early; boat will leave the dock promptly at 9:00

If you are not already an SHS member, please click here to become a member.

Dillon Farmers Market
2023-09-01 09:00 - 14:00, 2023-09-08 09:00 - 14:00, 2023-09-15 09:00 - 14:00 | Dillon Farmers’ Market, 120 Buffalo 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 9th- September 15th
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM MST
Location: Dillon Town Park (120 Buffalo St)
Free

Happy Labor Day!
2023-09-04 | Colorado

Historic Bill's Ranch Hiking Tour
2023-09-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Upper Miner’s Creek Trailhead, Frisco, CO, 80443
Join Frisco Historic Park and Museum Director, Rose Gorrell, on a 1.5 mile informational hike through Bill’s Ranch. Meet at the Upper Miner’s Creek Trailhead. Bring a hat, water, suncreeen, and good hiking footwear. No dogs please.

Ute Knowledge of STEM Exhibit Open 9AM - 1PM at CMC
2023-11-01 09:00 - 13:00, 2023-11-02 09:00 - 13:00, 2023-11-03 09:00 - 13:00, 2023-11-04 09:00 - 13:00, 2023-11-06 09:00 - 13:00, 2023-11-07 09:00 - 13:00 | Colorado Mountain College, Breckenridge, CO, 107 Denison Placer Road, Breckenridge, Colorado, 80424
Ute Knowledge of STEM exhibit at Colorado Mountain College.
Exhibit will be open to all from 9AM – 1PM.

Stories of the Nuche, Tales of the Ute People 1-2 PM
2023-11-02 13:00 - 14:00 | Colorado Mountain College, Breckenridge, CO, 107 Denison Placer Road, Breckenridge, Colorado, 80424
Stories of the Nuche, Tales of the Ute People presented by Nina Gabianelli of Aspen Historical Society and Skylar Lomahaftewah, a member of the Northern Ute tribe.
200 Seats Available
Students Welcome

Ute Knowledge of STEM Field Trips - November 6th
2023-11-06 | Colorado Mountain College, Breckenridge, CO, 107 Denison Placer Road, Breckenridge, Colorado, 80424
Ute Knowledge of STEM presented at Colorado Mountain College.
One hour field trips welcome for schools, recommended 4th -12th grades.
Please reserve a time slot below:

10AM – 11AM
1PM – 2PM
2PM – 3 PM

Each time slot for up to 30 students.
Please email questions to mail@summithistorical.org with questions about field trips or exhibit.

Bingo at The Pad
2023-11-06 19:00 - 21:00 | The Pad, 491 Rainbow Dr, Silverthorne, CO, 80498-5431
Join us for BINGO at The Pad in Silverthorne on November 6th from 7-9 PM.
Proceeds benefit the Summit Historical Society.
