Breckenridge History Blog

Victorian Hair Art and the Macabre Rituals of Death in Early Breckenridge

“Hair is at once the most delicate and last of our materials and survives us like love. It is so light, so gentle, so escaping from the idea of death, that, with a lock of hair belonging to...
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A bit about the Keystone drill

The Keystone drill was originally brought to Breckenridge in 1898. It made its way to the Fairplay/Alma area circa 1938, lived in Como for more than 30 years, and came back to Breckenridge in 2018 before being moved to the B&B trailhead earlier this year.
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The journey home: An 1862 ambrotype returns to Breckenridge

An 1862 ambrotype of French Gulch makes the journey home to Breckenridge from the Montana Historical Society
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Pressure, preservation, and the path forward

Preservation is a key part of our mission at Breckenridge History. But what does preservation really mean?
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Why Museums Matter

Breckenridge History joined the American Alliance of Museums in emphasizing why museums matter at Museum Advocacy Day in Washington D.C.
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What’s in store in 2024

Learn what's in store in 2024 for Breckenridge History. The year ahead will include exciting new programs and museum updates.
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2023 Year in Review

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Learn about Ute history for National American Indian Heritage Month

Learn about Ute history and their connection to Breckenridge as part of National American Indian Heritage Month.
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Celebrating Breckenridge’s musical history

Learn more about Breckenridge's musical history and the characters who have brought the sounds of summer to Breckenridge over the years.
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Making History Happen: A new exhibit at Lomax

During the month of May we were all about making history happen with a new exhibit at Lomax and other adventures.
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