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Apr 26, 2022

Louis Ford: The Final Years

Louis Ford, son of respected businessman and entrepreneur Barney L. Ford, chooses a life of crime in Part 3 of this series.

Apr 15, 2022

Louis Ford, part 2: Falls far from the Family Tree

Louis Ford is accused of theft by a client at the Cheyenne hotel owned by his well-respected father, Barney L. Ford.

Apr 15, 2022

Louis Ford, part 1: Early Years in the Wild West

Breckenridge History reveals on how Louis Ford, son of Barney and Julia Ford, was influenced by the 1860's Wild West in Cheyenne, WY.

Mar 29, 2022

Women of Willpower: Breckenridge Pioneers

Pioneering women of Breckenridge's early days survived and thrived in the unforgiving mountain environment of Colorado's mining communities.

Mar 21, 2022

Helen Rich and Belle Turnbull: The Ladies of French Street

Belle Turnbull and Helen Rich were women of literature who found inspiration in gritty Breckenridge, Colorado during the Great Depression.

Mar 3, 2022

Women of Willpower: Julia and Sarah Ford

Mr. Barney L. Ford ascended to wealth and political prominence in frontier Colorado but what about the women in his life - Julia and Sarah?

Feb 22, 2022

Myth-busting: The True Story of Barney Ford

Mr. Barney L. Ford's story changed completely in spring 2021 when the Breckenridge Heritage Alliance received a new primary source document.

Jan 24, 2022

What Happened to John C Breckinridge

Lending his name to the town’s post office chartered in February 1860, John Cabell Breckinridge was linked to Breckenridge, CO forever.

Oct 8, 2021

Celebrating the Indigenous People of Breckenridge, CO

The Breckenridge Heritage Alliance honors all history and celebrates the first human inhabitants of the area, the Utes.

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.

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.

May 15, 2021

Sam Adams and The Colorado River Exploring and Prospecting Party

Captain Sam Adams convinces the community of Breckenridge to help him seek passage to the Pacific, competing with John Wesley Powell.

Feb 16, 2021

Rocky Mountain PBS to premiere Colorado Experience: Mr. Barney Ford

On Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 7 pm, Rocky Mountain PBS will premiere Colorado Experience: Mr. Barney Ford, a 56-minute documentary...

Mar 13, 2020

Mary Marks: Pioneer, Adventurer, Photographer

Explore the recently re-discovered Mary Marks Collections of unique and wonderful photographs by an adventurous Victorian-era woman.

Nov 12, 2019

Curious Artifact Leads to Clues about Breckenridge, CO Foundry

A curious artifact and persistent inquires solve the mystery of a foundry in Breckenridge, CO

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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