Summit Historical Society

American Girl Dolls Go To School-- Moving to TBD in Summer!
2025-03-22 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Slifer Smith & Frampton- Breckenridge Office, 117 S Main St., Breckenridge, CO, 80424, United States
Due to popular demand, American Girl Dolls Go To School is being moved to this summer! Summer date will be announced soon!
Meet Clara, Summit County’s very own American Girl doll from 1904! Join her on an adventure alongside your own American Girl doll.
Together, we’ll help write Clara’s Summit County story with special guest Sally Queen, the designer behind Felicity’s 1774 clothing.
You don’t need an American Girl doll to attend, but if you have one, bring her along for the fun!
Reservations required as space is limited.

Sip, Savor, and Explore: Wine Tasting at Saved by the Wine!
2025-05-27 17:00 - 18:00 | Saved by the Wine, 765 W Anemone Trail, Unit B, Dillon, CO, 80435
Join us at Saved By the Wine in Dillon for a special tasting experience with owner Erin O’Brien. Savor three exceptional wines as you are guided through tasting notes and intriguing insights into these noteworthy American wines. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Historical Society.

Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Time: 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Location: Saved By the Wine, 765 W Anemone Trail, Unit B, Dillon, CO 80435
Cost: $30 per person.
Registration is limited to 15 attendees and required by May 23, 4:00 PM.

Photo Credit: savedbythewine.com

Historical Boat Tour on Lake Dillon
2025-06-03 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-06-04 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-06-11 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-06-12 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-06-14 09:30 - 11:00 | 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 Old Town of Dillon.

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings and 2nd Saturdays | June 3 – September 12
Saturday tours are also available on June 14, July 12, and August 9
Time: 9:30 – 11:00 AM
Location: Dillon Marina
Cost: $46 per person – no children under 7
Bring a jacket, hat, and sunscreen. Weather can change rapidly on the lake!
For reservations, click here or call the Dillon Marina (970) 468-5100.

Please arrive 15 minutes early. Boat will depart promptly at 9:30am.
Photo courtesy colorado.com

Historical Boat Tour on Lake Dillon
2025-06-05 09:30 - 11:00 | 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 Old Town of Dillon.

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings and 2nd Saturdays | June 3 – September 12
Saturday tours are also available on June 14, July 12, and August 9
Time: 9:30 – 11:00 AM
Location: Dillon Marina
Cost: $46 per 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 9:30am.

Photo courtesy colorado.com

Dillon Farmers Market
2025-06-06 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-13 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-20 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-27 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 6 – September 12
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Dillon Town Park along Buffalo and LaBonte Streets
Free

Member Only | Historical Boat Tour on Lake Dillon
2025-06-10 09:30 - 11:00 | 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.

Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Time: 9:30 – 11:00 AM
Location: Dillon Marina
Cost: $25/person – No children under 7, please
Advanced registration required. Please purchase your ticket below. Limit 12 people.

Additional Information:

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

Historic Hike: Trail Through Time - Boston Mining Camp and Ten Mile Silver Town
2025-06-16 08:45 - 12:00 | Copper Mountain Resort, Far East Lot (on Hwy. 91), Hwy 91, Copper Mountain, CO, 80443, United States
Local, Mike Tabb will share the rich history of the Ten Mile Silver Mining towns of Kokomo, Recen, and Robinson.

Date: Monday, June 16, 2025
Time: 8:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $25 for SHS & Blue River Watershed Group members | $35 for non-members
Location: Meet at Copper Mountain Far East Lot (on Hwy. 91) no later than 8:45am
Limited to 25 Guests
Reserve by June 14, 6:00 PM

Extra Details:

An easy 1.8 mile hike up Mayflower Gulch brings you to the Boston Mining Camp where we will stop for lunch.
Wear proper hiking footwear and bring layered clothing and bring insect repellent and sun protectant
Bring water and snacks and lunch.

To become a member click here!

Credit: Summit Historical Society Collection

Historical Boat Tour on Lake Dillon
2025-06-17 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-06-18 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-06-19 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-06-24 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-06-25 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-06-26 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 Old Town of Dillon.

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings and 2nd Saturdays | June 3 – September 12
Saturday tours are also available on June 14, July 12, and August 9
Time: 9:00 – 10:30 AM
Location: Dillon Marina
Cost: $46 per person – no children under 7
Bring a jacket, hat, and sunscreen. Weather can change rapidly on the lake!
For reservations, click here or call the Dillon Marina (970) 468-5100.

Please arrive 15 minutes early. Boat will depart promptly at 9:30am.

Photo courtesy colorado.com

Historic Park Tour
2025-06-17 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-18 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-19 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-24 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-25 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Old Dillon Schoolhoue, 403 La Bonte St., Dillon, 80435, United States
Visit us for a tour of the Summit Historic Park!

Tour includes the Old Dillon Schoolhouse (recognized in 2025 on the The Colorado State Register of Historic Properties*) Honeymoon and Myers historic cabins. Learn about early schoolhouse architecture, schoolmarms, and what school was like before AI.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and select Saturdays, June 17 – August 28
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
403 LaBonte Street, Dillon
Free

*The Colorado State Register of Historic Properties recognizes significant cultural resources worthy of preservation. Administered by History Colorado, it includes buildings, structures, districts, and archaeological sites. Properties must meet criteria for historical significance and undergo review by the State Register Review Board. This designation honors a property’s role in Colorado’s history, fosters community pride, and grants eligibility for State Historical Fund grants.

SOLD OUT | National Repertory Orchestra Performance
2025-06-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Riverwalk Center, 150 W Adams Ave, Breckenridge, CO, 80424
SOLD OUT!
The National Repertory Orchestra kicks off its 8-week summer festival on June 21. Thanks to a generous donor, 50 Summit Historical Society members can attend this performance for free!

Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Riverwalk Center, 159 W. Adams Street, Breckenridge
Cost: Fifty tickets are reserved exclusively for Historical Society and Blue River Watershed Group members. Admission is free, but registration is required by June 18 for ticket tracking purposes. Information gathered in the RSVP will be used solely to contact attendees for this event

TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT ARE SOLD OUT.

Ticket Pick Up Instructions:

Fridays (June 6, 13 or 20) at the Dillon Farmers Market, 120 Buffalo St, Dillon, OR
Old Dillon Schoolhouse, 403 E. LaBonte Street, Dillon, Tuesdays – Thursdays, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Summit Historic Park Tour
2025-06-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Old Dillon Schoolhoue, 403 La Bonte St., Dillon, 80435, United States
Visit us for a tour of the Summit Historic Park!

Tour includes the Old Dillon Schoolhouse (recognized in 2025 on the The Colorado State Register of Historic Properties*) Honeymoon and Myers historic cabins. Learn about early schoolhouse architecture, schoolmarms, and what school was like before AI.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays | June 17 – August 28
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
403 LaBonte Street, Dillon
$5 per guest

*The Colorado State Register of Historic Properties recognizes significant cultural resources worthy of preservation. Administered by History Colorado, it includes buildings, structures, districts, and archaeological sites. Properties must meet criteria for historical significance and undergo review by the State Register Review Board. This designation honors a property’s role in Colorado’s history, fosters community pride, and grants eligibility for State Historical Fund grants.

Historical Boat Tour on Lake Dillon
2025-07-01 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 Old Town of Dillon.

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings and 2nd Saturdays | June 3 – August 28
Saturday tours are also available on June 14, July 12, and August 9
Time: 9:00 – 10:30 AM
Location: Dillon Marina
Cost: $46 per person – no children under 7
Bring a jacket, hat, and sunscreen. Weather can change rapidly on the lake!
For reservations, click here or call the Dillon Marina (970) 468-5100.

Please arrive 15 minutes early. Boat will depart promptly at 9:00 AM.

Photo courtesy colorado.com

Recognition Of Old Dillon Schoolhouse to the Colorado State Register of Historic Properties
2025-07-01 15:30 - 16:30 | Summit Historic Park, 403 LaBonte Street, Dillon, CO, 80435
Join our celebration with special guests, Speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives, Julie McCluskie and Colorado State Senator, Dylan Roberts.
The Colorado State Register of Historic Properties is a listing of the state’s significant cultural resources worthy of preservation for the future education and enjoyment of Colorado’s residents and visitors. Properties listed in the Colorado State Register include individual buildings, structures, objects, districts, and historic and archaeological sites. The Register program is administered by the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation within History Colorado. History Colorado maintains an official list of all properties included in the Colorado State Register. To be considered, certain criteria must be met to establish the property’s historical significance and eligibility for inclusion. After a nomination is completed, it is reviewed by the Colorado State Register Review Board, composed of citizen members and professionals from the disciplines of prehistoric and historic archaeology, history, architecture, and architectural history.
This designation is a formal recognition of a property’s importance to the history of the community and the state of Colorado. The designation promotes a sense of community history and local pride. Additionally, these structures are now eligible to compete for grants from Colorado’s State Historical Fund.
Free event! View the Old Dillon Schoolhouse. Open to all. Registration is not required.
