Falling for History This Autumn
Fall Fundraising Campaign: October 2 – December 9 – Colorado Gives Day
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Upcoming Events:
- October 24: Summit Historical Society’s 59th Birthday Bash!
CELEBRATE COLORADO'S HISTORY: 150 YEARS OF STATEHOOD
In 2026, Colorado will celebrate its 150th anniversary of statehood alongside the nation’s 250th anniversary of independence – our unique Sesquisemiquincentennial.
From August 1, 2025 – December 31, 2026, we will have a variety of hikes, programs, special events in honor of Colorado’s colorful past.
2024 Annual Report
This report highlights the incredible progress we have made thanks to our unwavering supporters.
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Educational Programs
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Education is a key part of the mission of Summit Historical Society. We strive to pass our knowledge of history onto the public in a fun and innovative way to students of all ages. Learn about the Lost Towns of Summit County, Ute History, Miners, and more!
School Programs
Students really enjoy our hands-on, interactive workshops to learn more about the different people groups who have lived in Colorado or to understand what it was like to live in Summit County a hundred (or more) years ago! We can come visit your school or schedule a program at one of our historical sites.
School Programs
Students really enjoy our hands-on, interactive workshops to learn more about the different people groups who have lived in Colorado or to understand what it was like to live in Summit County a hundred (or more) years ago! We can come visit your school or schedule a program at one of our historical sites.
Online Programs
Learn about the Summit Historical Society
Watch Moving Day Program Online
Listen to Book: It’s Easy, Edna, It’s Downhill All The Way
Sites & Collections
Visit the Old Dillon Schoolhouse
Built in 1883, this frame school house, with original belfry and bell, was built by the town for the children of Dillon’s first families. Today, the school room looks as it might have in 1892. Artifacts include McGuffy desks, Heath readers with hand-crocheted bookmarks, slates and chalk, individual learning stations, and an 1885 piano.
The museum is currently only open by appointment.
They came for the gold, but stayed for the land.
Explore The Homesteads
The mapping project focused on the first generation – the homesteaders who started the land development in Summit County, Colorado.
The mapping project focused on the first generation – the homesteaders who started the land development in Summit County, Colorado.
Serving Summit County Since 1966
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Your help allows us to preserve the buildings and support the programs. With your support, you help continue to tell the stories of Summit County’s rich history.
Your support makes a difference!
Your help allows us to preserve the buildings and support the programs. With your support, you help continue to tell the stories of Summit County’s rich history.
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