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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
"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 […]
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 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 […]
"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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
David Primus will present a slideshow of the history of the Gunnison River Valley before Blue Mesa Reservoir was completed in 1965. He will discuss fishing resorts, ranches, towns, and […]
Join author Bill Bowling for a book signing and lecture on Mines of the Alpine Loop, about the discovery of gold and silver and the early mining history of the […]
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 8:45 AM with a vehicle (carpooling encouraged) for a 4-hour tour about local volcanoes from geologist Harvey DuChene. We suggest bringing water and a folding […]
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 […]