HISTORIC BRECK BLOG

Oct 4, 2021

A Community Interred: Historic Valley Brook Cemetery in Breckenridge, CO

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

Sep 10, 2021

Father Dyer and Dyersville Ghost Town

Father John Lewis Dyer traveled to Breckenridge later in life but left his mark as a minister, miner, and mailman.

Sep 1, 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.

Jun 28, 2021

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.

Jun 9, 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.

Nov 23, 2020

Breckenridge's Rich History: Reiling Dredge

The Reiling Dredge in French Gulch tells the tale of Breckenridge’s former mining greatness.

Oct 10, 2020

In the Footsteps of History, Breckenridge CO

Countless mining camps and ghost towns dot the mountains near Breckenridge, CO. Follow the Footsteps of History: Swandyke, Wapiti, Parkville

Sep 12, 2020

A Timeless Museum in Breckenridge, CO

The Edwin Carter Discovery Center's timeless museum in Breckenridge, CO connects mining and environmental history.

Apr 24, 2020

History of the Section House near Breckenridge, CO

The beginnings of the Section House complex on Boreas Pass date back to the 1860s and the historic structures are still used today.

Apr 2, 2020

Barney Ford House Museum: A Must-Do in Breckenridge, CO

The Barney Ford House Museums tells the story of an ambitious and remarkable man central to the history of Breckenridge and Colorado.

Jan 22, 2020

Historic Myth-Busting in Breckenridge, CO: Was the Hearthstone Restaurant building a brothel?

Was the lovely Victorian style building on Ridge Street really a brothel? Read our myth-busting series to learn more.

Jan 9, 2020

From Mercantile to Motherloaded and Other Restaurants in Breckenridge, CO

Learn about several of the bars and restaurants in Breckenridge's historic core that occupy original buildings.

Dec 10, 2019

From Fine Homes to Fine Dining – Breckenridge, CO Restaurants in Historic Homes

Discover a unique experience dining in grand historic homes in Breckenridge, CO.

Dec 3, 2019

Dining in Breckenridge, Colorado’s Oldest Buildings

Sitting down for a meal in Breckenridge? It may be in a historic building dating back over 100 years!

Nov 19, 2019

Four Oldest Buildings in Breckenridge, CO

Explore the history of several of the oldest remaining structures in Breckenridge, CO.

Jun 7, 2019

Top Four History Museums in Breckenridge, Colorado

Learn about local history at these top four museums in Breckenridge - fun for the whole family!

Theobald Award for Historic Preservation: CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

The BHA is pleased to announce the 2020 Theobald Award to honor a person, business, or project that exemplifies local preservation. Click here for more information and the nomination form.

Theobald Award for Historic Preservation: CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

The BHA is pleased to announce the 2020 Theobald Award to honor a person, business, or project that exemplifies local preservation. Click here for more information and the nomination form.

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