Summit Historical Society

Colorado 150 - Meet and Greet
2026-06-23 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Denver) | Summit Historic Park, 403 LaBonte Street, Dillon, CO, 80435
Celebrating 150 Years of Colorado Statehood
Join us at the Old Dillon Schoolhouse for a special meet and greet celebrating Colorado 150, a yearlong online history exhibit exploring the people, places, and events that shaped Summit County across 150 years of statehood.
Hear from Sally Queen and committee members as they share the inspiration behind the project, memorable stories from the exhibit, and highlights spanning three eras of local history, including life in Summit County before Colorado achieved statehood in 1876. Special guests Matt Benedict, Red, White & Blue Fire Protection District; Glenn Kraatz, Summit Fire and Rescue and Sandy Mortensen, philanthropist will join us to share their stories.
The full exhibit is available anytime at summithistorical.org, but there’s nothing like hearing the stories in person! Light refreshments. Great stories. Rich history.
Date: June 23, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Old Dillon Schoolhouse | 403 LaBonte St., Dillon, CO 80435
Cost: Complimentary admission, registration is required.

This program was made possible through a generous grant from the Summit Foundation.

Historical Boat Tour on Lake Dillon
2026-06-24 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-06-30 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-07-01 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-07-02 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-07-07 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-07-08 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-07-09 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-07-14 09:00 - 10:30 and 2 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.

Historic Boat Tours on Lake Dillon
2026-06-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Dillon Marina, 150 Marina Dr, Dillon, Colorado, 80435
Enjoy 360º views of the mountains and learn interesting facts about the Town of Dillon and the Dillon Reservoir during a 1 & 1/2 hour pontoon boat interpretive tour of Lake Dillon. Hosted by the Dillon Marina and the Summit Historical Society, you are guaranteed to learn something about Dillon that you hadn’t known before. Whether you’re a history buff or just like the idea of relaxing out on the lake, it’s a terrific way to spend a morning.

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings – June 2nd through August 27th
Saturday tours also available on June13th, July 11th, and August 8th
9:30 – 11:00am * June 2-11
9:00 – 10:30am * June 16-August 27
Location: Dillon Marina
Cost: $48/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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Dillon Farmers Market 2026
2026-06-26 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 25
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Dillon Town Park along Buffalo and LaBonte Streets
Free

Historic Hike: Old Dillon Dam Reservoir
2026-06-30 09:00 - 11:30 | Old Dillon Reservoir Trailhead, Dillon Dam Road, Dillon, 80435, United States
Historic Hike: Old Dillon Dam Reservoir
Date: June 30, 2026
Time: 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Location: Old Dillon Reservoir Trailhead, on the Dillon Dam Road, approximately 1.4 miles east of HWY 9 in Dillon
Cost: Registration required, $25.00 per person

Guided by Bob Pietrzyk, take a leisurely stroll to the old Dillon Reservoir on this easy guided hike, where you’ll uncover fascinating stories from the area’s rich past. Take in the vibrant colors and mountain views while learning about the history of the old Town of Dillon.
Join us and receive a complimentary copy of The Summit Hiker by Mary Ellen Gilliland.

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
2026-07-03 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

Queen Nation Concert
2026-07-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Dillon Amphitheather, 201 W Lodgepole Street, Dillon, CO, 80435
We’re honored! Summit Historical Society is thrilled to be a beneficiary of the Dillon Amphitheater’s Mountain Music Monday free concert series on 7/6/26. Enjoy an unforgettable night of live music and know that $1 from every bar sales supports our mission!
Hope to see you there!
Date:Monday, July 6, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Dillon Ampitheater
Cost: No Registration required

No Schoolhouse Tours Due to a Special Event
2026-07-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Summit Historic Park, 403 LaBonte Street, Dillon, CO, 80435
No Schoolhouse Tours Due to a Special Event
Please join us Tuesdays – Fridays for Schoolhouse Tours next week!

Mountaintop Exlorium Private Event
2026-07-09 12:00 - 16:30 | Summit Historic Park, 403 LaBonte Street, Dillon, CO, 80435
Mountaintop Exlorium Private Event
Homestead Program Presentation

Dillon Farmers Market 2026 with Book Signings by Blair Miller and Joe Kramarsic
2026-07-10 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!
Come meet local authors: Blair Miller, Colorado historian, researcher and Frisco Historic Park & Museum Manager.
His book, Masontown: Frisco’s Victoria Mine and Ghost Town, documents the history, figures, and modern hiking remnants of Frisco’s mining hub.
Joe Kramarsic: Colorado mountaineer and historian who writes about Rocky Mountain history, climbing routes, and peak lore.

Fridays, June 5 – September 12
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Dillon Town Park along Buffalo and LaBonte Streets
Free

1883 Old Dillon Schoolhouse Museum – Open for Tours
2026-07-10 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-14 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-15 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Summit Historic Park, 403 LaBonte Street, Dillon, CO, 80435
1883 Dillon Schoolhouse Museum – Open for Tours
Days: Tuesdays – Fridays
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: 403 E. LaBone Street, Dillon, CO 80435
Cost: Free, Donations accepted
Registration: None
Can you recite the 1892 Pledge of Allegiance? Did you know the townsite of Old Dillon is underwater? Stop by from 11 am -1 pm Tuesday – Friday 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 history.

If you have any questions, please call 970-468-2207.

Historic Rice Family Barn Tour
2026-07-11 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

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 Bristlecone Pines Tour with Ken Torrington
2026-07-13 09:00 - 13:00 | Hoosier Pass
Historical Bristlecone Pines Tour with Ken Torrington – Call 970-468-2207 if there are any online ticket ordering issues
Date: July 13, 2026
Time: 9:00 am half day driving/walking tour
Location: Meet at the parking lot on the west side of the Hoosier Pass Summit, located 11 miles south of Breckenridge on Colorado Highway 9.
Cost: $25.00
Ken will lead this historical tour where you will learn about Paris (Stamp) Mill and learn Park County mining history, visit Mineral Park, the site of a previous silver mine and miners’ cabins on Mount Bross, and Windy Ridge, where bristlecone pines have grown straight and tall. Bring your own hiking gear, water, lunch and snacks, poles, 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.

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.

Bill Fountain Historical Presentation: Parkville, Spencerville and The Great Flume
2026-07-15 17:30 - 18:30 | Breckenridge Library – South Branch, 103 S. Harris Street, Breckenridge, CO, 80424
Bill Fountain Historical Presentation: Parkville, Spencerville and The Great Flume
Meet local historian and researcher, Bill Fountain, and hear about the towns of Parkville, Summit County’s first seat of government and a bustling mining hub in the 1860s and Spencerville, an unplatted town and important hub for the community’s miners.
Following this presentation, join us on July 16 for hike to the historical flume, the massive water infrastructure built to channel water down the mountains for hydraulic gold mining.
This talk featured information from Bill Fountain and Dr. Sandra Mather’s book, Historic Landscapes: Parkville and Spencerville.
Books from his Historical Landscapes series and other titles will be available at the event and on our website.

Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Time: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Location: South Branch Library, 103 S. Harris St., Breckenridge, CO 80424
Cost: Registration required, Free Event!

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 tour and "The Great Flume"
2026-07-16 08:45 - 14:30 | Blair Witch Parking lot, #4 Dredge remains, Breckenridge, CO, 80424, United States
Historical Hikes Series: Bill Fountain Historical tour and “The Great Flume” – If you have are having any issues with online ticket ordering, please call 970-468-2207.
Join us for a hike led by author Bill Fountain, where participants will explore The Great Flume, the massive water infrastructure built to channel water down the mountain for hydraulic gold mining.
This tour will require high clearance 4WD and a driver experienced in dealing with ruts and rocks. However, we will be carpooling so not all attendee’s will be using their vehicles.
This hike follows up on Fountain’s July 15 historical presentation featuring Bill Fountain and Dr. Sandra Mather’s book, Historic Landscapes: Parkville and Spencerville.
Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026
Time: 8:45 am – 2:30 pm
Location: Meet at Tiger Dredge/Horseshoe Gulch Parking Lot, 2436-2816 Tiger Rd., Breckenridge
Cost: Registration required, $25.00 per person
Bring hiking gear, poles, water, snacks and sunscreen.

If you have any have any issue with registration or have questions, contact debbie@summithistorical.org or call 970-468-2207.

1883 Dillon Schoolhouse Museum – Tours CLOSED Today
2026-07-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Summit Historic Park, 403 LaBonte Street, Dillon, CO, 80435
1883 Dillon Schoolhouse Museum – Tours CLOSED Today
Days: Tuesdays – Fridays
Time: CLOSED
Location: 403 E. LaBone Street, Dillon, CO 80435
Cost: Free, Donations accepted
Registration: None
Can you recite the 1892 Pledge of Allegiance? Did you know the townsite of Old Dillon is underwater? Stop by from 11 am -1 pm Tuesday – Friday 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 history.

If you have any questions, please call 970-468-2207.

Dillon Farmers Market: Book Signings with Author Bill Fountain
2026-07-17 09:00 - 14:00 | Dillon Farmers’ Market, 120 Buffalo St., Dillon, CO, 80435
Dillon Farmers Market: Book Signings with Author Bill Fountain
Come meet Bill Fountain, historian, researcher, and author.
Browse books from his Historical Landscapes series and other titles, meet Bill in person, and have your books signed.

Friday, July 17, 2026
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Dillon Town Park along Buffalo and LaBonte Streets
Free

Books also available on our website – click here.
