Summit Historical Society

Historical Boat Tour on Lake Dillon
2026-08-04 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-08-05 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-08-06 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-08-08 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-08-11 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-08-12 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-08-13 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-08-18 09:30 - 11:00 (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: 9:30-11 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.

Education Committee Meeting
2026-08-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-11-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-12-01 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

Dillon Farmers Market 2026
2026-08-07 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-14 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-21 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-28 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-04 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-11 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

Bill Fountain Historical Swandyke Presentation
2026-08-12 17:00 - 18:00 | Summit Historic Park, 403 LaBonte Street, Dillon, CO, 80435
Bill Fountain Historical Swandyke Presentation
Date: August 12, 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 Swandyke. This is part of the Ghost towns series of Bill and Sandra Mather’s, Historical Landscapes: Summit County Colorado Ghost Towns and Townsites: Swandyke. There will be a follow up historical hike tomorrow, August 13, 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 Hike Series: Bill Fountain Swandyke Hike
2026-08-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Summit Historic Park, 403 LaBonte Street, Dillon, CO, 80435
Historical Hike Series: Bill Fountain Swandyke Hike

Date: August 13, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: TBD
Cost: $25.00

Bill Fountain will be doing a Historical hike to Swandyke. This is part of the Ghost towns series of Bill and Sandra Mather’s, Historical Landscapes: Summit County Colorado Ghost Towns and Townsites: Swandyke. This is a follow up to the historical presentation from, August 12, 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.

Volunteer Appreciation - Save the Date
2026-08-20 00:00 - 23:59 | Summit Historic Park, 403 LaBonte Street, Dillon, CO, 80435
Join us for a special Volunteer Appreciation Event as we celebrate and thank you for your incredible dedication and hard work with the Summit Historical Society at the Silverthorne Pavillion.
Date: August 20, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm, food will be served at 5:30 pm
Location: Silverthorne Pavillion, 400 Blue River Parkway, Silverthorne, CO 80498
Cost: Free for Volunteers, Registration required

SHS Board Meeting
2026-09-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Summit Historic Park, 403 LaBonte Street, Dillon, CO, 80435
SHS Board Meeting
Date: September 8Time: 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.

SHS Board Meeting
2026-11-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Summit Historic Park, 403 LaBonte Street, Dillon, CO, 80435
SHS Board Meeting
Date: November 10Time: 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.
