Breckenridge History Blog

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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Connect with history even when the museums are closed

There are plenty of ways to the connect with history even when the museums are closed in Breckenridge, including hikes and digital adventures.
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Our Collective History: Confronting difficult histories

One of our new blog post categories is Our Collective History, but what does that really mean? When we think about history, there are specific events, ideas, and people who have helped to shape eras and places in...
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Why We Collect: Nature and our mining history

A look at the new blog post category, Why We Collect, with a focus on nature and how our mining history is still on display.
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The Ten Mile Range and the Camp Hale-Continental Divide National Monument

Softly undulating along Breckenridge’s western horizon, the Ten Mile Range marks the boundary of the Upper Blue River Valley. Towering above the town of Breckenridge, iconic Peak 8 is as immediately recognizable as the Matterhorn is to Zermatt...
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