Vea lo bueno de donar a Breckenridge History echando un vistazo al trabajo que hacemos, desde programas escolares a museos gratuitos y esfuerzos de preservación.

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.

An 1862 ambrotype of French Gulch makes the journey home to Breckenridge from the Montana Historical Society

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

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

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

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...

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

There are plenty of ways to the connect with history even when the museums are closed in Breckenridge, including hikes and digital adventures.

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…

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…

Valley Brook Cemetery reveals the history of a mountain community that enjoyed booms and endured busts of a remote mining town.

Discover new exhibits at the Breckenridge Welcome Center and travel back in time to explore Main Street in 1888.

What happens after ore is extracted from the mountain? Check out the mill exhibit in Breckenridge to learn more and see authentic equipment.

New research on the life and legacy of Barney Ford leads BHA to update our museum and interpretation.

On Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 7 pm, Rocky Mountain PBS will premiere Colorado Experience: Mr. Barney Ford, a 56-minute documentary…

Enjoy a wide variety of subjects from natural to ski history at the top three free history museums in Breckenridge.

Unexpected fun awaits in Breckenridge with these historic sites and adventures. Families can also enjoy great photo opportunities.