June 21, 2025
Barney Ford’s Legacy Honored with National Recognition
Breckenridge museum joins the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom as new educational series begins July 3 The story of Barney Ford — a formerly enslaved man who rose to prominence as an entrepreneur, civil rights leader, and…
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April 30, 2025
150 Years of Wonder: Edwin Carter Museum’s Anniversary Summer
During the Edwin Carter Museum’s 150th anniversary summer, Breckenridge History has a slate of events. Join us for the museum birthday party and the Eves of History series.
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December 01, 2024
The Good in Giving
See the good in giving to Breckenridge History by looking at the work we do from school programs to free museums and preservation efforts.
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September 10, 2024
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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July 31, 2024
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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May 30, 2024
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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March 16, 2024
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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January 29, 2024
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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January 02, 2024
2023 Year in Review
https://breckhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2023-year-in-review.mp4 How do you sum up a year’s accomplishments? For some, it’s the numbers that matter most: 24 fantastic employees who make everything possible. They staff our sites, guide tours, hikes, and snowshoes, and bring Breckenridge’s history to...
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June 18, 2023
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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May 06, 2023
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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March 24, 2023
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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March 22, 2023
Women as Tall as Our Mountains: Biographical Sketches by Local Women
I would call this little book “small but mighty”! This compilation of mini-biographies of pioneer Summit County women was a project of our local Summit County chapter of P.E.O. (P.E.O. is a philanthropic and educational organization interested in…
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October 04, 2021
A Community Interred: Historic Valley Brook Cemetery in Breckenridge
Valley Brook Cemetery reveals the history of a mountain community that enjoyed booms and endured busts of a remote mining town.
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September 01, 2021
Time Travel at the Breckenridge Welcome Center Museum
Discover new exhibits at the Breckenridge Welcome Center and travel back in time to explore Main Street in 1888.
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June 28, 2021
Washington Mill Exhibit
What happens after ore is extracted from the mountain? Check out the mill exhibit in Breckenridge to learn more and see authentic equipment.
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June 09, 2021
New Research on Barney Ford Changes the Story Again
New research on the life and legacy of Barney Ford leads BHA to update our museum and interpretation.
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February 16, 2021
Rocky Mountain PBS to premiere Colorado Experience: Mr. Barney Ford
On Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 7 pm, Rocky Mountain PBS will premiere Colorado Experience: Mr. Barney Ford, a 56-minute documentary…
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June 07, 2019
Top Three History Museums in Breckenridge
Enjoy a wide variety of subjects from natural to ski history at the top three free history museums in Breckenridge.
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May 23, 2019
Unexpected fun in Breckenridge
Unexpected fun awaits in Breckenridge with these historic sites and adventures. Families can also enjoy great photo opportunities.
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