Members Only - Meet Bill Fountain FREE
2024-08-13 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Denver) | Slifer Smith & Frampton- Breckenridge Office, 117 S Main St., Breckenridge, CO, 80424, United States
Bill Fountain is the author of Townsites and Ghost Towns of Summit County, a 7-book series. Bill will give a talk from 5:30 – 6:30 pm.
Please join us at the schoolhouse for Bill Fountain’s presentation, and stay for the annual meeting.

Space is limited. First come, first serve.
FREE

Explore Lake Dillon: Historical Boat Tour
2024-08-14 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-08-15 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-08-20 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-08-21 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-08-22 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-08-27 09:00 - 10:30 | 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 4th through August 31st
Saturday tours are also available on June 8th, July 13th, and August 10th
9:30 – 11:00am June 4th – June 16th
9:00 – 10:30am June 17th – August 27th
Location: Dillon Marina
Cost: $44/person – no children under 7
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
2024-08-14 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-15 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-16 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-17 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-20 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-21 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-22 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-27 11:00 - 13:00 and 3 more dates | Slifer Smith & Frampton- Breckenridge Office, 117 S Main St., Breckenridge, CO, 80424, United States
Can you recite the 1892 Pledge of Allegiance? Did you know the townsite of Old Dillon is underwater? Stop by from 11-1 Tuesday – Saturday for a tour of the schoolhouse and 2 historic cabins and learn about the town on the move and how a one-room schoolhouse made it to downtown Dillon. No advanced registration required – $5 suggested donation.

SHS Pregame Party Breckenridge Distillery
2024-08-15 14:00 - 17:00 | Breckenridge Distillery, 1925 Airport Rd, Breckenridge, CO, 80424, United States
Drop by the Breckenridge Distillery on August 15 from 2 – 5 pm to taste the “adult punch” made special for the upcoming 5th Annual Vintage Baseball Game and try some of the Distillery’s delicious food. Tickets for the Vintage Baseball Game Drawing will be available for purchase. This event is open to the public – no RSVP needed.
Proceeds will benefit our preservation and educational programming.
Scan here for more information on our 5th Annual Vintage Baseball Game!

Dillon Farmers Market
2024-08-16 09:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-23 09:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-30 09:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-06 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 7 – September 6
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM MST
Location: Dillon Town Park along Buffalo and LaBonte Streets
Check the Happenings for special guest listings, pop-up exhibits, and more details
Free

Special Programming: Children's Day at the Schoolhouse
2024-08-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Slifer Smith & Frampton- Breckenridge Office, 117 S Main St., Breckenridge, CO, 80424, United States
Join us from 11 am – 1 pm on the Schoolhouse lawn where we will have children’s games set-up. Bring your (grand)children for sidewalk chalk drawings, bubbles, and games from “back in the day.” Color a picture to take home! Donation: $5.

5th Annual Vintage Baseball Game
2024-08-24 12:00 - 15:30 | Dillon Town Park, 120 Buffalo Street, Dillon, CO, 80435
Free event for everyone!
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: Saturday, August 24, 2024
Time: 12:15 PM for the Summit Concert Band and 1:00 PM for the game
Location: Dillon Town Park
Cost: Free
Bring chairs, sunscreen, and sunbrellas for lawn seating

Buy A Chance Drawing!

1st Prize: Breckenridge Distillery Experience: tasting tour, private dining room, $250 Gift card, 3 bottles of Signature Collection bourbon. Value: $1,500.
2nd Prize: Gravity Haus: For modern adventurers, 2 nights at any Gravity Haus property and 2 ball caps. Value: $700-$1,000.
3rd Prize: A-Basin: 2024-2025 Ski Pass. Value: $659.
4th Prize: Bruce Queen: Original, hand-painted whiskey barrel. Value: $500.

Drawing Details:

Call 970-468-2207 or stop by SHS to buy your tickets for the Buy a Chance Drawing!
$10/ ticket
Benefits SHS education and preservation programs.
Only 500 tickets to be sold! 4 chances to win!
Drawing takes place during 7th inning stretch at VBBG, need not be present to win.
Pick up prize at game or at Schoolhouse by September 10.

Member Only – Historical Boat Tour
2024-08-29 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: $25/person – No children under 7, please
Advanced registration required. Please purchase your ticket below. Limit 12 people.
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.
photo courtesy Town of Dillon Marina
