Summit Historical Society

Explore Lake Dillon: Historical Boat Tour
2024-07-09 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-07-10 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-07-11 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-07-13 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-07-16 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-07-17 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-07-18 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-07-23 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Denver) | 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
2024-07-09 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-10 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-11 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-12 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-13 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-16 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-17 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-18 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.

Dillon Farmers Market
2024-07-12 09:00 - 14:00, 2024-07-19 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

Rice Barn Open for Visitors
2024-07-13 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Rice Barn, 367 Cove Boulevard, Dillon, CO, 80435
Come visit us at the Rice Barn in Summit Cove and see what an authentic Summit County homestead barn was like.
Open Saturdays in July from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: 367 Cove Blvd., Dillon, CO 80435
Admission: $5

Railroad Stations and Sites, Boreas Pass to Dickey by Bill Fountain
2024-07-15 17:00 - 18:15 | Slifer Smith & Frampton- Breckenridge Office, 117 S Main St., Breckenridge, CO, 80424, United States
Join the Summit Historical Society and Bill Fountain for a presentation on Railroad Stations and Sites, from Boreas Pass to Dickey. This presentation is based on Volumes 1 & 2 of Historic Landscapes, Summit County, Colorado, Train Stations and Sites. The first half covers from Boreas Pass to Rocky Point and is a prelude to the tour Bill will conduct on July 23. The second half covers from the Washington Spur to the train station at Dickey. Volumes 1 & 2 will be available for purchase.
We will have an assortment of non-alcoholic beverages available. Space is limited to 30 guests – please reserve your spot with a ticket below!

Members – $15.00
Non-Members – $20.00

Bill’s July 23rd Driving Tour of Boreas Pass Road Train Stations & Stops is a Members-Only event. To become a member click here!

Wine in the Barn
2024-07-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Rice Barn, 367 Cove Boulevard, Dillon, CO, 80435
Join Summit Historical Society and Sommelier Aaron Ramirez for wines with good notes at the Historic Rice Barn

Date: Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Location: Historic Rice Barn in Summit Cove
Space limited – reserve your spot with a ticket below

$25 for members
$35 for non-members

You must be at least 21 years old to join this event

Textile Thursday
2024-07-18 12:30 - 13:00 | Slifer Smith & Frampton- Breckenridge Office, 117 S Main St., Breckenridge, CO, 80424, United States
Come to the 1883 Dillon Schoolhouse from 12:30-1 pm to see today’s quilts and quilting of Summit County. Bring your quilting to share with others.

Special Programming: Children's Day at the Schoolhouse
2024-07-20 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.

Member Only Historic Hike: Driving Tour of Boreas Pass Road Train Stations & Stops with Bill Fountain
2024-07-23 08:45 - 14:00 | Breckenridge Ice Rink Community Parking Lot, 189 Boreas Pass Rd, Breckenridge, CO, 80424, United States
This will be a driving tour that will include stops at Rocky Point, Argentine/Bacon Station, Bakers
Tank, Signature Sandstone, Dwyer/Belmont Spur, Farnham Spur, Farnham Station and Boreas
Pass Station & Section House. Bill will share the history of these locations and, at some of the
stops, we will do short hikes to see what remains at those location. Bill will share lots of
historic photos, maps, and documents.
We will plan to meet at the Ice Rink community parking lot at 8:45 am and carpool to keep the
number of vehicles on the tour to a minimum.
The tour will end at 1:00 pm at Boreas Pass. Participants should bring a lunch and Bill will visit
and answer any questions.
We will plan to arrive back at the Ice Rink community parking lot by 2:15.

Tuesday, July 23
8:45 AM – 2:15 PM
Location: meet at the Ice Rink Community Parking Lot in Breckenridge no later than 8:45am
Tickets: $25 for SHS Members
Limited to 26 SHS Members
Reserve by midnight, Monday, July 22

Wear comfortable shoes. Bring your own water, lunch, and camp chair.
To become a member click here!
