Historic Park Tour
2025-07-15 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-16 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-17 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-22 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-23 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-24 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-29 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-30 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) and 1 more date | 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.

Historical Boat Tour on Lake Dillon
2025-07-16 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-07-17 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-07-23 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-07-24 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-07-30 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-07-31 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-08-05 09:00 - 22:30 | 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

Hiking Adventure: Explore the Colorado Trail in Summit County
2025-07-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Copper Mountain Ski Resort, West Village, 509 Copper Rd, Copper Mountain, CO, 80443
Join authors Laura Hoeppner and Kevin Singel for a scenic hike on the Colorado Trail in Summit County! Experience a unique view of Copper Mountain Ski Resort while enjoying wildflowers, flowing creeks, and breathtaking mountain scenery.

Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – approximately 3:00 PM
Tickets: $25 for SHS & Blue River Watershed Group Members | $35 for non-members
Location: Copper Mountain Resort, West Village
Limited to 10 Guests
Reserve by July 15, 6:00 PM

Extra Details:

Moderately challenging hike, no long, steep hills but this trail climbs as we head outbound and descends on the return.
Wear proper hiking footwear and bring layered clothing. Bring your own water and snacks, and lunch along with insect repellent and sun protectant.

To become a member click here!
Credit: Laura Hoeppner, Day Hiking the Colorado Trail – Volume 1. Interested in this book, find it on our website.

Dillon Farmers Market
2025-07-18 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-25 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

Historic Rice Family Barn Open for Visitors
2025-07-19 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Rice Barn, 367 Cove Boulevard, Dillon, CO, 80435
Visit the Rice Family Barn, listed on the Colorado State Register of Historic Properties* in 2025, and explore an authentic Summit County homestead barn.

Saturdays in July
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
367 Cove Blvd., Dillon (Summit Cove)
$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.

A Field Trip Through Geologic Time in Summit County
2025-07-21 08:30 - 15:30 | Old Dillon Schoolhoue, 403 La Bonte St., Dillon, 80435, United States
(NOTE: This event was originally scheduled for June 24, 2025.)
Led by geologist, Sandy Gunow, this is a field trip (driving tour with points of interest), showing the distinctive features of the major rock formations in Summit County and detailing the evidence for chronological changes in landscape, life, and climate throughout the vastness of geologic time.

Date: Monday, July 21, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM – full day driving tour
Tickets: $25 for SHS & Blue River Watershed Group Members; $35 for Non-Members
Location: Meet and end at Summit Historical Society, 403 LaBonte Street, Dillon, CO
Reservations required by June 23 @ 6 PM

Extra Details: Bring water, snacks, and lunch. Be sure to have proper layered clothing, hiking footwear, sun protection, and insect repellent.

To become a member click here!

Historic Tour: Rails to Trails, Exploring Boreas Pass Train Stations and Stops with Bill Fountain
2025-07-23 09:00 - 14:15 | Breck Ice Rink Borea Pass, 189 Boreas Pass Rd, Breckenridge, 80424
Join us as local historian and author Bill Fountain shares a brief history of the Denver, South Park & Pacific Railroad before we embark on the tour. Our tour will include stops at Rocky Point, Argentine/Bacon Station, Bakers Tank, Signature Sandstone, Dwyer/Belmont Station, Farnham Spur, Farnham Station, and Boreas Pass Station & Section House.
At each location, Mr. Fountain will share its rich history along with historic photographs. This tour is inspired by the book Historic Landscapes, Train Stations, and Sites, Volume 1.

Date: Wednesday, July 23rd
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:15 PM
Tickets: $25 for SHS & Blue River Watershed Group Members | $35 for non-members
Location: Meet at the Stephen C. West Ice Arena Parking Lot
Limited to 25 Guests
Reserve by July 21, 6:00 PM

Extra Details:

This tour is primarily a driving tour. We will car pool to minimize number of vehicles;
Driving will be on a well maintained dirt road;
Bring your own lunch.

To become a member click here!

Photo: Two trains passing each other at Argentine/Bacon, 1920. Credit: Summit Historical Society Collection

Recognition of Historic Rice Family Barn to the Colorado State Register of Historic Properties
2025-07-27 15:30 - 16:30 | Rice Barn, 367 Cove Boulevard, Dillon, CO, 80435
Join our celebration of this esteemed recognition.
Benjamin Rice and his three sons built this two-story barn between 1918 and 1920. Set on rock and masonry foundation, the log structure originally sat two feet above ground. The sturdy lower floor supported 20 draft horses, feed, wagons, and supplies. The upper level stored 40 tons of hay for Rice’s workhorses and those used on freight wagons and stagecoaches. As a key stop on the Dillon-Kremmling stage line, the barn’s wide sliding doors allowed teams to enter for repairs, with fresh horses replacing those worn from the journey.
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 Rice Barn. Open to all. Registration is not required.

Date: Sunday, July 27, 2025
Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Rice Family Barn, 367 Cove Blvd, Dillon
Cost: Admission is free, but a $5 suggested donation to the Society at the event will help support historical educational programs
Registration is required by July 25, 6:00 PM for attendance tracking purposes. Information gathered in the RSVP will be used solely to contact attendees for this event, if necessary.

Photo: Summit Historical Society

How to Register Properties with the Colorado State Register of Historic Properties
2025-07-28 10:00 - 12:30 | Old Dillon Schoolhoue, 403 La Bonte St., Dillon, 80435, United States
Hosted by History Colorado and Summit Historical Society
Learn about Colorado’s official historic property designation – what it is, how to apply, and why it matters. Get answers to your questions on eligibility, deadlines, criteria, and benefits.
Featuring Speakers:

Damian Pechota – National and State Register Historian
Laurel Schlegel – Grant Engagement Specialist, History Colorado

Colorado 150 celebrations begin on August 1, 2025. This is a great way to learn how to register your property on Colorado Register of Historic Properties.

Date: Monday, July 28
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Old Dillon Schoolhouse, 403 E. LaBonte, Dillon
Cost: Event is free, but registration is required. Limited to 30 guests.

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.

Historical Boat Tour on Lake Dillon
2025-07-29 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 A.M.

Photo courtesy colorado.com

Wine in Rice Family Barn
2025-07-29 18:00 - 19:15 | Rice Barn, 367 Cove Boulevard, Dillon, CO, 80435
Join Sommelier Aaron Ramirez for an exciting tasting experience as he guides you through 3 exquisite wines, complete with tasting notes and fascinating stories about the featured region!

Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Time: 6:00 – 7:15 PM
Location: Rice Family Barn, 367 Cove Blvd, Dillon, CO
Cost: $30 per person.
Registration is limited to 24 attendees and required by July 26, 6:00 PM. All attendees must be 18 years or older.

Additional Information: The Rice Family Barn is unheated and may be chilly, so please dress warmly. Mr.Ramirez is an experienced sommelier and Food and Beverage Manager for Rocky Mountain Hospitality.
Photo Credit: uncovercolorado.com

Colorado Day & Dillon Farmers Market
2025-08-01 09:00 - 14:00 | Dillon Farmers’ Market, 120 Buffalo St., Dillon, CO, 80435
Celebrate Colorado’s 149th birthday of becoming a state at the Town of Dillon Farmers Market!
Visit our booth and 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

Vintage Baseball Week Kick Off at Breckenridge Distillery
2025-08-03 14:00 - 17:00 | Breckenridge Distillary, 1925 Airport Rd, Breckenridge, CO, 80424, United States
Join us for a special happy hour at the Breckenridge Distillery to kick off Vintage Baseball Week!
Sip on signature punch, mingle with team players, and dive into the rich history of Summit County’s baseball teams. Don’t miss this fun and flavorful start to the week!

Date: Sunday, August 3
Time: 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Location: Breckenridge Distillery, 1925 Airport Rd, Breckenridge, CO
Registration not required.

Historic Hike: The Bristlecone Pine Grove at Windy Ridge – The True Millennials
2025-08-04 09:00 - 13:00 | Hoosier Pass
Have you ever seen a 1000-year-old tree? Join Ken Torrington to learn about and walk through a grove of these resilient and amazing living structures. In addition to walking 1-2 miles across the Windy Ridge tundra, we will visit parts of the grove protected from winter’s 100 mph winds. Along the way, we will stop briefly at the nineteenth century Paris (Stamp) Mill to learn about Park County’s rich mining history.

Date: Monday, August 4, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 1/2 day driving/walking tour
Tickets: $25 for SHS & Blue River Watershed Group Members | $35 for Non-Members
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. Guests lacking off-road vehicles will park their vehicles and join other guests for the 45 minute drive to Windy Ridge.
Reservations required by August 2, 6:00 PM

Extra Details:

Wear comfortable shoes and bring layered clothing.
Bring your own water, lunch, and camp chair.
Off-road, 4-Wheel Drive vehicles are available.
The road is poorly maintained with many large potholes and rocks.
Restroom facilities not available.

To become a member click here!

Photo: Windy Ridge Bristlecone Pine Scenic area. Courtesy: colorado.com
