Summit Historical Society

Historical Boat Tour on Lake Dillon
2026-08-06 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-08-11 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-08-12 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-08-13 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-08-18 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-08-19 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-08-20 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-08-25 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Denver) 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.

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

Historic Speaker Series: Discover the Lost Mining Town of Swandyke with Bill Fountain
2026-08-12 17:30 - 18:30 | Breckenridge Library – South Branch, 103 S. Harris Street, Breckenridge, CO, 80424
Bill Fountain Historical Swandyke Presentation
Date: August 12, 2026
Time: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Location: Breckenridge Library – South Branch
103 Harris Street, Breckenridge, CO 80424
Cost: $0.00

Join local historian Bill Fountain for a fascinating presentation on Swandyke, one of Summit County’s forgotten mining communities and ghost towns. As part of Bill and Dr. Sandra Mather’s Historical Landscapes: Summit County Colorado Ghost Towns and Townsites series, this program will explore the rich history, colorful characters, and remnants of Swandyke’s mining past.
Whether you’re a history enthusiast, hiker, or simply curious about Colorado’s hidden stories, this is a unique opportunity to step back in time and discover a place many people have never heard of.
A follow-up historical hike to the Swandyke townsite will take place tomorrow, August 13, 2026, giving attendees the chance to experience the landscape and history firsthand.

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: Discover the Lost Mining Town of Swandyke with Bill Fountain
2026-08-13 08:45 - 15:15 | Blair Witch Parking lot, #4 Dredge remains, Breckenridge, CO, 80424, United States
Historical Hike Series: Discover the Lost Mining Town of Swandyke with Bill Fountain

Date: August 13, 2026
Time: 8:45 am – 3:15 pm
Location: Meet at the Blair Witch (#4 Dredge remains) parking lot
Cost: $25.00
Join local historian Bill Fountain for a guided historical hike to the former townsite of Swandyke, one of Summit County’s long-forgotten mining communities and ghost towns. As part of Bill and Sandra Mather’s Historical Landscapes: Summit County Colorado Ghost Towns and Townsites series, this immersive hike will bring the stories of Swandyke to life while exploring the landscape where miners, families, and businesses once thrived
Perfect for history lovers, hikers, and curious explorers alike, this unique experience offers the chance to walk through the past and see firsthand what remains of Swandyke today.
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.

Historic Hike Series: Ethnobotany Hike in Summit County
2026-08-18 08:30 - 12:30 | Acorn Creek Trailhead, Silverthorne, CO, Silverthorne, CO
Join us when we hike with Mark Rubash
Summit County Ethnobotany. This hike will focus on plants of the area and how they were used by those who came before us. We will look at (smell, feel and taste as well!) plant species and their uses as food and medicine; in addition, many plants were used for utilitarian purposes and some had special spiritual significance. The main focus is on the Native American peoples of past centuries, but Europeans also found some special uses. This will be an easy/moderate hike of about 3-4 miles with some elevation gain, depending on our particular route (1000 foot maximum).

Date: Tuesday August 18
Time: 8:30 AM to Noon
Location: Acorn Creek Trailhead, north of Silverthorne
Cost: $25.00 per person, Registration required

Volunteer Appreciation Evening
2026-08-20 17:00 | Silverthorne Pavillion, 400 Blue River Parkway, Silverthorne, CO, 80498, United States
Volunteer Appreciation Evening
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. Volunteers – please register for yourself and one guest. Thank you for all you do!
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 Plus One, Registration required

Education Committee Meeting
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

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.
