HISTORIC BRECK BLOG

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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