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 […]
Begins at 10 A.M. at the Hinsdale County courthouse. This tour explores the fascinating trials, laws, and officials who shaped Colorado's oldest continuously operating courthouse. Click here to buy tickets
Blue Mesa was not always filled with water - before it was created as a reservoir, it was a world-class fishing stream with residences and history. Come see the photos and hear the stories of the drowned bridge, houses, and businesses
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, […]
Want to meet Lake City's early residents in a new way? They're still around - come take a turn about the cemetery and visit them; learn about who they were and how they shaped the Lake City you see today
Join local historian Grant Houston for a short walk through downtown Lake City. Learn about our floods, fires, early businesses and pioneers. Perfect for anyone who loves good stories.
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, […]
Begins at 10 A.M. at the Hinsdale County courthouse. This tour explores the fascinating trials, laws, and officials who shaped Colorado's oldest continuously operating courthouse. 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 […]
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, […]
Meet at the Museum at 8:45am with a vehicle (carpooling encouraged) for a 4 hour tour about local volcanoes from geologist Harvey Duchene. We suggest bringing water and a folding camp chair. No children under 12 years old.
Want to meet Lake City's early residents in a new way? They're still around - come take a turn about the cemetery and visit them; learn about who they were and how they shaped the Lake City you see today
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.
Begins at 10 A.M. at the Hinsdale County courthouse. This tour explores the fascinating trials, laws, and officials who shaped Colorado's oldest continuously operating courthouse. Click here to buy tickets
Returning, triumphant, for its 10th season - Lake City's own Scarlet Belles musical performance! Written by Grant Houston and Mary Stigall, directed by Alice Curry, this play will introduce you to some (fictional) characters from Lake City's historic red light district. Doors at 6:30pm, Music at 7:00pm, Show at 7:30pm
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 […]
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, […]
Join local historian Grant Houston for a short walk through downtown Lake City. Learn about our floods, fires, early businesses and pioneers. Perfect for anyone who loves good stories.
Join us for a book signing with David Dayvault! The museum has copies of his new book, The Trailheads of Hinsdale County, available for sale now. Come get your signed […]
Returning, triumphant, for its 10th season - Lake City's own Scarlet Belles musical performance! Written by Grant Houston and Mary Stigall, directed by Alice Curry, this play will introduce you to some (fictional) characters from Lake City's historic red light district. Doors at 6:30pm, Music at 7:00pm, Show at 7:30pm
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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 […]
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, […]
A three-hour class with local geologist Harvey Duchene on rocks that can be found in the area and how to identify them, as well as learn about their formation. Adults […]
Begins at 10 A.M. at the Hinsdale County courthouse. This tour explores the fascinating trials, laws, and officials who shaped Colorado's oldest continuously operating courthouse. Click here to buy tickets