Breckenridge History enhances our community's future by discovering, preserving, and sharing our diverse and extraordinary history.
Breckenridge History works to provide free educational programs to students across Summit County. In 2023, we worked with Proyecto Thrive to establish a new after school program to help serves the students and families in our area. After receiving feedback from the community, we found that Wednesdays were the most needed day for after school care so that is when we offered our program for up to 30 students per week. So far, our program has run at the following elementary schools: Upper Blue, Silverthorne, Summit Cove, and Dillon Valley. Our second program at Dillon Valley was cut short due to the fire at the school last spring, and so, we offered programming for the entire school while they were meeting at Keystone Resort.
In addition to our after school program, we offer free in-class activities and field trips, as well as partnering with other local organizations to offer educational trips during the summer. In 2024, we have served 1,625 students to date.
To learn more about our additional programs, like free museums and our archives, view our bio below.
The following are from Google reviews:
"Amazing piece of history and spectacular staff who are eager to share about the contents of the museum." - on the Edwin Carter Museum
"Breck's history is colorful and the History Museum tour guides are obviously enthralled. They share their research into the archives, making me wish I could read those journals left by so many who loved and hated the harsh climate and hard work. I live here and I want to go on all of the tours again and again." - on the Walk Through History Tour
"Jim, our guide, was so knowledgeable about the history and geology of the mines and their impact ro [sic] the community and the environment. We kept a good pace and covered the trail in enough time to stop and soak in the beautiful scenery. Found this trip at the visitors center, in the back. Well worth the fee. Recommend this for first timers like us." - On Hike the Golden Horseshoe
"It is so beautiful how history is kept and told to the late generations. Such an authentic history and place." - on the Barney Ford Museum
The purpose and mission of Breckenridge History, formerly Breckenridge Heritage Alliance, is to plan, develop, implement, manage, operate, and coordinate all historic tourism sites, projects, programs, and events in the Breckenridge area. Breck History coordinates local history museums, sites and tours and takes on important preservation activities. A Board of Directors oversees all corporate strategy development and implementation, business operation, financial operation, and performance.
Organization name
Breckenridge History
other names
BH
2006
Tax id (EIN)
20-8196263
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Organization Size
Large Organization
Address
102 North Harris StreetOther
203 South Main StreetMailing
PO Box 2460Summit County, CO, US
Breckenridge, CO, US, 80424