Historical Hiking Series: Bill Fountain Historical Parkville and Spencerville Hike
2026-07-23 08:45 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | Blair Witch Parking lot, #4 Dredge remains, Breckenridge, CO, 80424, United States
Historical Hiking Series: Bill Fountain Historical Parkville and Spencerville Hike
Date: July 23, 2026
Time: 8:45 am – 2:05 pm
Location: Meet at the Blair Witch parking lot
Cost: $25.00
Bill Fountain will be leading a Historical hike to Parkville and Spencerville. This topic is covered in Bill and Sandra Mather’s latest book, Historical Landscapes: Summit County Colorado Ghost Towns and Townsites: Parkville and Spencerville.
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 Boat Tour on Lake Dillon
2026-07-23 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-07-28 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-07-29 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-07-30 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-08-04 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-08-05 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-08-06 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-08-11 09:00 - 10:30 and 5 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
2026-07-24 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-07 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

Rice Barn Historic Tour
2026-07-25 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.

Vintage Baseball Week Kickoff at Breckenridge Distillery
2026-07-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Breckenridge Distillery, 1925 Airport Rd, Breckenridge, CO, 80424, United States
7th Annual Vintage Baseball Game: Week of Vintage Baseball Fun!
Baseball Week Kickoff at Breckenridge Distillery
Step back in time and discover Summit County’s baseball history. Learn the original 1864 rules of the game, enjoy a special vintage-inspired punch, and receive a drawing ticket with your donation. Proceeds benefit Summit Historical Society historic preservation.

Date: July 26, 2026
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Location: Breckenridge Distillery, 1925 Airport Rd, Breckenridge, CO 80424
FREE

More Vintage Baseball Fun:
Tuesday, July 28 | 7:00–9:00 PM
Baseball Trivia at Broken Compass Brewing
Test your trivia knowledge featuring baseball themes and Summit County history. Gather your team and compete for bragging rights!
Friday, July 31
Dillon Farmers Market
Get a preview of game day with players in authentic 1864 uniforms, vintage photos of Summit County baseball teams, and a chance to learn more about this historic pastime.
Saturday, August 1: 7th Annual Vintage Baseball Game
Featuring the Summit Sluggers vs. Colorado Territorial All Stars
Great free, family fun in Dillon Town Park, Dillon Colorado! Come watch a vintage baseball game with 1864 rules and uniforms. Live music and more! Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. Open 11:00 AM for activities | First Pitch 1:00 PM.
All proceeds will be used to support the preservation and educational programs of the Summit Historical Society.

Historical Peru Creek Tour with Ken Torrington
2026-07-28 08:45 - 13:00 | Montezuma Road Parking Lot, Montezuma Road, Parking Lot, CO, 80424, United States
Historical Peru Creek Tour with Ken Torrington

Date: July 28, 2026
Time: 8:45 am
Location: Montezuma Road Parking Lot
Cost: $25.00

Join us for a fascinating historical hike with stops at the ghost towns of Chihuahua and Argentine. We will also visit the Pennsylvania Mine stamp mill and Pennsylvania Mine tram station. Register early, space is limited.
If you have any have any issue with registration or have questions, contact us at debbie@summithistorical.org or call at 970-468-2207.

Vintage Baseball Week: Trivia at Broken Compass
2026-07-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Broken Compass Brewing, 68 Continental Ct. Unit B-12, Breckenridge, 80435, United States
7th Annual Vintage Baseball Game: Week of Vintage Baseball Fun!
Baseball Trivia at Broken Compass Brewing
Test your trivia knowledge featuring baseball themes and Summit County history. Gather your team and compete for bragging rights! Beer and snacks available for purchase and bring your four-legged trivia teammates.

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Location: Broken Compass, 68 Continental Court, Unit B12 Breckenridge, Colorado
Registration: No need to register, just show up

Other Baseball Game Events:
Friday, July 31
Dillon Farmers Market
Get a preview of game day with players in authentic 1864 uniforms, vintage photos of Summit County baseball teams, and a chance to learn more about this historic pastime.
Saturday, August 1: 7th Annual Vintage Baseball Game
Featuring the Summit Sluggers vs. Colorado Territorial All Stars
Great free, family fun in Dillon Town Park, Dillon Colorado! Come watch a vintage baseball game with 1864 rules and uniforms. Live music and more! Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. Open 11:00 AM for activities | First Pitch 1:00 PM.
All proceeds will be used to support the preservation and educational programs of the Summit Historical Society.

Green Mountian Reservoir Tour
2026-07-29 13:30 - 15:00 | Summit Historic Park, 403 LaBonte Street, Dillon, CO, 80435
Green Mountian Reservoir Power Plant Tour
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Time: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Green Mountian Reservoir
Cost: Free, Registration required
Join us as we visit the Green Mountain Dam and have a Powerplant Tour. Learn how Colorado water recreation and hydropower is sourced by Colorado-Big Thompson (C-BT) Project. Located downstream from Dillon Reservoir, the Green Mountain Reservoir stores water for agricultural, municipal, industrial, recreational and environmental uses west of the Continental Divide.
If you have any issue with registration or have questions, contact us at debbie@summithistorical.org or call at 970-468-2207.

Dillon Farmers Market - Featuring Vintage Baseball Players
2026-07-31 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!
Get a preview of our Vintage Baseball game day on August 1, with players in authentic 1864 uniforms, vintage photos of Summit County baseball teams, and a chance to learn more about this historic pastime.

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

Sponsor The 7th Annual Vintage Baseball Game
2026-08-01 | Dillon Town Park, 120 Buffalo Street, Dillon, CO, 80435
It's Colorado’s 150th Anniversary - Step up to the plate!
On Saturday, August 1, 2026, we invite you to support our 7th Annual Vintage Baseball Game to be held in Summit County at Dillon Town Park. What better way to honor Colorado’s anniversary of statehood and America’s 250th birthday than by enjoying a baseball game, America’s favorite pastime.
Your sponsorship directly strengthens our community, as shown in the included Impact Highlights, which demonstrate our preservation, education, and community programs. As a nonprofit, non-government, member organization, we depend on fundraising efforts.
Please consider including this free, family-friendly community event in your 2026 sponsorships
Sponsor levels include:$7000 | Game Sponsors$5000 | Team Sponsors$3000 | Most Valuable Players$1500 | Hall of Famers$1000 | All Stars$500 | Silver Sluggers$250 | Rookies of the Year
Please click below and join us as a sponsor of the 7th Annual Vintage Baseball Game, a perfect way to show your support for Colorado’s rich history.
Questions? Contact:
Sandy Colt : (713) 410-6778 | mfcolt@gmail.com

7th Annual Vintage Baseball Game
2026-08-01 | Dillon Town Park, 120 Buffalo Street, Dillon, CO, 80435
7th Annual Vintage Baseball Game: Week of Vintage Baseball Fun!
Sunday, July 26 | 2:00–4:00 PMBaseball Week Kickoff at Breckenridge DistilleryStep back in time and discover Summit County’s baseball history. Learn the original 1864 rules of the game, enjoy a special vintage-inspired punch, and receive a drawing ticket with your donation. Proceeds benefit Summit Historical Society historic preservation.
Tuesday, July 28 | 7:00–9:00 PMBaseball Trivia at Broken Compass BrewingTest your trivia knowledge featuring baseball themes and Summit County history. Gather your team and compete for bragging rights!
Friday, July 31Dillon Farmers MarketGet a preview of game day with players in authentic 1864 uniforms, vintage photos of Summit County baseball teams, and a chance to learn more about this historic pastime.
Saturday, August 1: 7th Annual Vintage Baseball GameFeaturing the Summit Sluggers vs. Colorado Territorial All Stars
Great family fun in the heart of Dillon, Colorado! Come watch a vintage baseball game with 1864 rules and uniforms. Live music and more! Food and refreshments will be available for purchase.

Date: August 1, 2026
Time: Open 11:00 AM for activities | First Pitch 1:00 PM for game
Location: Dillon Town Park
FREE

All proceeds will be used to support the preservation and educational programs of the Summit Historical Society.

Sponsor This Years Game!

Education Committee Meeting
2026-08-04 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

Meet & Greet: Friends of the Dillon Ranger District
2026-08-04 17:00 - 18:00 | Summit Historic Park, 403 LaBonte Street, Dillon, CO, 80435
Meet & Greet: Friends of the Dillon Ranger District
Join us as Doozie Martin shares about the purpose of the Friends of the Dillon Ranger District. We will watch a video, learn about their purpose and have a question and answer time at the end.

Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Old Dillon Schoolhouse
Cost: Free, Registration required

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.

Dillon Farmers Market 2026 with Bill Fountain Book Signing
2026-08-14 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!
This week we will have Bill Fountain join us for book signings! Come and meet the author!

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

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
