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The Summit Historical Society is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and interpreting the rich history of Summit County, Colorado. Through its collection of over 8,000 artifacts and historic structures, the organization provides educational programs, tours, and community events for students and history enthusiasts of all ages. By connecting the community to its past, the society aims to foster a deeper understanding of the region's heritage and influence its future.
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Activities Offered
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Programs for children ages 5-17 · 3 categories of programs
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Upcoming Programs(8)
History Colorado's Take Out: Ute Knowledge: Colorado’s Original Scientists
Summit Historical Society
Students investigate how the Ute Indians utilized science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to survive and thrive in the Rocky Mountains by testing materials and exploring historical problem-solving techniques.
Hands-on Interactive School Workshops
Summit Historical Society
Customizable educational workshops led by Summit Historical Society educators that focus on Summit County history and what life was like for residents over a hundred years ago. Programs can be held at schools or historical sites.
History Colorado's Take Out: Moving Day: Colorado’s Migration Story
Summit Historical Society
An interactive program where students explore the movement of people across Colorado from prehistory to 1870, examining groups like Ancestral Puebloans, Mountain Men, Miners, and Utes to understand their influence on modern life.
Mining Trunk
Summit Historical Society
Hands-on-history trunk rental for two weeks to learn the history of mining locations and techniques in Summit County from 1859 to present day.
Scavenger Hunt at the 1883 Dillon Schoolhouse
Summit Historical Society
Field trip to explore the one-room Schoolhouse with an artifact scavenger hunt that engages in history and life in 1880’s Dillon.
Homesteads of Summit County
Summit Historical Society
Students explore the history and life of homesteads and homesteaders in Summit County using maps, photographs, artifacts, and hands-on activities.
History Colorado's Take Out: Ute Knowledge: Colorado’s Original Scientists
Summit Historical Society
Students investigate how the Ute Indians used science, technology, engineering, and math to survive and thrive in the Rocky Mountains.
History Colorado's Take Out: Moving Day: Colorado’s Migration Story
Summit Historical Society
Students explore the movement of people across Colorado from prehistory to 1870 by examining community groups like the Ancestral Puebloans, Mountain Men, Miners, Utes, Plains Indians, and Hispanos.
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