Join Grant Houston in a historical tour of our beloved Lake City. In this thrilling tour learn about: Lake City’s volcanic and glacial era, Ute Indian lands, and several of Lake City’s most historic and important landmarks. June 14th and July 19th at 2PM $10 per adult and $2 per child Tickets available at Lakecitymuseum.com […]
Come learn about our local ghosts on a walking tour of Lake City's Historic District - from town-wide arsenic poisonings to corpse amputations, duels to hangings, child poltergeists to apparitions, we've got it all. Meet at museum at 7:15 PM. Adults $15 / Children under 10 - $5 Click here to buy tickets
Join us June 15th and July 13th for a tour of Lake City’s historic graveyard. Dive into the past and learn about the twilight tales of former Lake City. Meet at the museum (130 N Silver Street) at 1:45 pm and leave at 2pm. Signup sheets available at the door. June 15th and July 13th at […]
Vickers ranch tour and chuckwagon dinner! Come see the Vickers Rec Hall (Perk’s Place). With guest speaker Duane Vandenbusch! Includes dinner and one drink, followed by cash bar. Available at the Hinsdale County Museum or LakeCityMuseum.com Tickets available Adult and children ticket prices are $50 June 20th, 2024-5pm and August 8th,2024-5pm
Come learn about our local ghosts on a walking tour of Lake City's Historic District - from town-wide arsenic poisonings to corpse amputations, duels to hangings, child poltergeists to apparitions, we've got it all.
On June 25th, 2024, local geologist Harvey DuChene will present his program “ ICE! The Glacial History of The San Juans” .Harvey will point out local geographic features carved or deposited by ice and also discuss what animals might have lived in the Lake Fork Valley during this most recent glacial episode. Tickets available online […]
Learn about the entire lifetime of Alferd Packer. From birth through the Civil War, his times and trials in Colorado, his hardship with survival and starvation, to his trial and punishment for cannibalism. Click here to buy tickets
“Lost Lake City explores forgotten people and places erased by fire, flood, and social change. Learn about early Black entrepreneurs, Jewish community leaders, the railroad, Red Light District, and more on this 1.5 hour walking tour.” June 28th at 2PM Tickets are available at the door or at Lakecitymuseum.com. Meet at the museum at 1:45pm, there […]
Lost Lake City explores forgotten people and places erased by fire, flood, and social change. Learn about early Black entrepreneurs, Jewish community leaders, the railroad, Red Light District, and more on this 1.5-hour walking tour. Begins at the museum at 2 P.M. Click here to book tickets
Come learn about our local ghosts on a walking tour of Lake City's Historic District - from town-wide arsenic poisonings to corpse amputations, duels to hangings, child poltergeists to apparitions, we've got it all. Meet at Museum at 7:15 PM. Adults $15 / Children under 10 - $5 Click here to buy tickets
Join us Tuesday July 2nd for a free book signing event! Author Don Booher will be signing his book ' Reynolds' Last Best Chance'. “They were real men of sterling quality, belonging to that class which future generations will delight to honor as pathfinders, trailblazers, and empire builders.Oft indeed do I feel grateful that it […]
Come learn about our local ghosts on a walking tour of Lake City's Historic District - from town-wide arsenic poisonings to corpse amputations, duels to hangings, child poltergeists to apparitions, we've got it all. Meet at museum at 7:15 PM. Adults $15 / Children under 10 - $5 Click here to buy tickets
"Near where the road crosses Clear Creek, a half dozen abandoned log cabins stand. They were once honored with the title of San Juan City. C. W. Brooks has erected a substantial stone building at this place, where a Post Office has been established.” -The Colorado Daily Chieftain, September 4, 1875 Tuesday, July 9th at […]
Learn about the entire lifetime of Alferd Packer. From birth through the Civil War, his times and trials in Colorado, his hardship with survival and starvation, to his trial and punishment for cannibalism. Click here to buy tickets
Come learn about our local ghosts on a walking tour of Lake City's Historic District - from town-wide arsenic poisonings to corpse amputations, duels to hangings, child poltergeists to apparitions, we've got it all. Meet at Museum at 7:15 PM. Adults $15 / Children under 10 - $5 Click here to buy tickets
Join us June 15th and July 13th for a tour of Lake City’s historic graveyard. Dive into the past and learn about the twilight tales of former Lake City. Meet at the museum (130 N Silver Street) at 1:45 pm and leave at 2pm. Signup sheets available at the door. June 15th and July 13th at […]
"The Ute Indians were the first historic, nomadic Native Americans in the San Juans. They were sometimes at peace and sometimes at war." Join us July 16th, and August 13th for an enlightening lecture about the Ute Indian Culture of Southwestern Colorado. Tickets are available at the door or online at LakeCityMuseum.com. This lecture will […]
Join us for a rare opportunity to visit the historic Crystal Lake Lodge Masonic Building on Silver Street. The Masons have been active in Lake City since 1875, and this building has served as their lodge since 1908. It is a fascinating time capsule, with many original pieces of furniture as well as lodge fixtures […]
Join Grant Houston in a historical tour of our beloved Lake City. In this thrilling tour learn about: Lake City’s volcanic and glacial era, Ute Indian lands, and several of Lake City’s most historic and important landmarks. June 14th and July 19th at 2PM $10 per adult and $2 per child Tickets available at Lakecitymuseum.com […]
Come learn about our local ghosts on a walking tour of Lake City's Historic District - from town-wide arsenic poisonings to corpse amputations, duels to hangings, child poltergeists to apparitions, we've got it all. Meet at the museum at 7:15 PM. Adults - $15/Children under 10 - $5 Click here to purchase tickets
Come learn about our local ghosts on a walking tour of Lake City's Historic District - from town-wide arsenic poisonings to corpse amputations, duels to hangings, child poltergeists to apparitions, we've got it all. Meet at the museum at 7:15 PM. Adults - $15/Children under 10 - $5 Click here to purchase tickets
Join us for a tour of historic homes in Lake City, including the Heath House, Kohler House, and Higgins House. Refreshments will be served afterwards. Price is $25 for adults, or $5 for kids Click here to purchase tickets!
Join us for an evening with photographer Kristen Breeden, whose new book contains vivid, inspiring photos from the Hinsdale County portion of the San Juan Mountains, an area close to Breeden's heart for over thirty-five years. Free to attend!
Learn about the entire lifetime of Alferd Packer. From birth through the Civil War, his times and trials in Colorado, his hardship with survival and starvation, to his trial and punishment for cannibalism. Click here to buy tickets
Come learn about our local ghosts on a walking tour of Lake City's Historic District - from town-wide arsenic poisonings to corpse amputations, duels to hangings, child poltergeists to apparitions, we've got it all. Meet at Museum at 7:15 PM. Adults $15 / Children under 10 - $5 Click here to buy tickets