Summit Historical Society

06/01/2026

During June we feature people, places, and events in Frisco for our Colorado150 special project. Public history of Summit County. Thank you to Blair Miller at Frisco Historic Park and Museum for collaboration.

05/31/2026

Silverthorne Snapshot
Kevin Singel and wife Laura retired to Summit County and are sharing their writing and photography skills in publication of great interest. Check titles ,org/store.
Thanks, Kevin and Laura!

05/30/2026

Tim and Deb Applegate fell in love with Colorado on their ski trips from Connecticut and made the move in 2016. Partnering with Shevy Rashidi, Tim helped turn a dirt-floor space into what became Sauce on the Blue. Today, Sauce proudly celebrates 10 straight years of “Best in Summit.”

Beyond the restaurant, Tim has served 6 years on Silverthorne Town Council and continues giving back through generous community food donations.

Join us August 1, 2026, at the Vintage Baseball Game for Sauce’s famous hot dogs. Be sure to visit Sauce on the Blue, KÚCU Tequila Bistro, and Enza’s Delicatessen for some of Silverthorne’s best dining!

Read more at: summithistorical.org/colorado-150/may/

Research compiled by Summit Historical Society Colorado 150 Committee.

Photo Credit: Tim Applegate

05/29/2026

Historical Boat tours start start June 2. Reserve

05/29/2026

Historical boat tours start June 2. Reserve your seat for a unique Summit County experience

May Marina Buzz Town of Dillon sent this bulletin at 05/29/2026 10:00 AM MDT Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Marina Home | Reservoir Levels | Request a Work Order | Employment As the mountain breeze fills the sails, it’s time to chart your course for another unforgettable...

05/29/2026

Ever wondered how Ruby Ranch got its name? Meet Ruby Lowe, rancher, educator, and author. Ruby and husband Charlie arrived at what would become Lowe Ranch in 1930 as caretakers, eventually purchasing the property. Ruby taught school across Summit County, served six years as school superintendent, and was known for her backcountry horseback rides.

After decades of ranching, the land became the Ruby Ranch neighborhood we know today. Ruby later captured it all in her book Reflections of Ruby, a charming account of ranch life in Summit County.

Read more at: summithistorical.org/colorado-150/may/

Research compiled by Summit Historical Society Colorado 150 Committee.

Photo: ca 1930’s. (Left to right) Ruby Lowe, Carla Lowe, and Mrs. Caldwell horseback riding. Alan Rice Digital Collection, Summit Historical Society Collection.

05/28/2026

In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Swedish immigrants including Lundgren, Lindstrom, Forslund, Lund, and Wahlstrom, built new lives in Summit County's lower Blue River valley. Claiming land under the Homestead Act, they successfully transitioned from mining to ranching and timber production.
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hey also left an architectural legacy: the saddle notch log cabin, a Swedish construction style featuring curved notches that lock logs tightly together, creating warmer, more weather-tight homes perfect for winters. You can see an example today at Historic Park in Dillon.

Read more at: summithistorical.org/colorado-150/may/

Research compiled by Summit Historical Society Colorado 150 Committee.

Photo, date unknown, Sondregger Homestead. Alan Rice Collection, Summit Historical Society Collection.

05/27/2026

Making History Class A f 26

05/27/2026

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05/27/2026

Gold in the Deer's Teeth! Before becoming the founding force behind the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Edwin Carter came to Colorado as a gold rush placer miner in 1858. Legend has it he discovered gold near Silverthorne after spotting shiny particles in a deer's teeth and following its tracks to a nearby stream!
He wasn't alone, Silverthorne itself is named after Judge Marshel Silverthorn, who discovered the Ryan Gulch placer mine nearby.
Much of modern Silverthorne still sits atop early placer mining sites.
Read more at: summithistorical.org/colorado-150/may/

Research compiled by Summit Historical Society Colorado 150 Committee.