Activities https://breckhistory.org/tag/activities/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:53:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://breckhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/cropped-BreckHistoryLogo-1-jpg-32x32.webp Activities https://breckhistory.org/tag/activities/ 32 32 Barney Ford’s Legacy Honored with National Recognition https://breckhistory.org/barney-fords-legacy-honored-with-national-recognition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=barney-fords-legacy-honored-with-national-recognition Sat, 21 Jun 2025 20:38:17 +0000 https://breckhistory.org/?p=4663 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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]]> 150 Years of Wonder: Edwin Carter Museum’s Anniversary Summer https://breckhistory.org/150-years-of-wonder-edwin-carter-museums-anniversary-summer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=150-years-of-wonder-edwin-carter-museums-anniversary-summer Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:59:40 +0000 https://breckhistory.org/?p=4476 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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]]> The Briggle House: A history of community https://breckhistory.org/the-briggle-house-a-history-of-community/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-briggle-house-a-history-of-community Sat, 04 Jan 2025 20:52:05 +0000 https://breckhistory.org/?p=4345 The Briggle House has a long history of being a community gathering house, and this year we're reigniting that history!

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]]> Celebrating Breckenridge’s musical history https://breckhistory.org/celebrating-breckenridges-musical-history/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=celebrating-breckenridges-musical-history Sun, 06 Aug 2023 16:36:16 +0000 https://breckhistory.org/?p=3405 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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]]> Connect with history even when the museums are closed https://breckhistory.org/connect-with-history-even-when-the-museums-are-closed/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=connect-with-history-even-when-the-museums-are-closed Sat, 06 May 2023 14:50:50 +0000 https://breckhistory.org/?p=3104 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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]]> Washington Mill Exhibit https://breckhistory.org/washington-mill-exhibit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=washington-mill-exhibit Tue, 29 Jun 2021 03:36:05 +0000 https://breckhistory.org/new-in-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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]]> Top Three History Museums in Breckenridge https://breckhistory.org/top-three-history-museums-in-breckenridge/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=top-three-history-museums-in-breckenridge Fri, 07 Jun 2019 17:02:00 +0000 https://breckhistory.org/?p=3142 Enjoy a wide variety of subjects from natural to ski history at the top three free history museums in Breckenridge.

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]]> Unexpected fun in Breckenridge https://breckhistory.org/unexpected-fun-in-breckenridge/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=unexpected-fun-in-breckenridge Thu, 23 May 2019 20:52:42 +0000 https://breckhistory.org/?p=3137 Unexpected fun awaits in Breckenridge with these historic sites and adventures. Families can also enjoy great photo opportunities.

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