"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
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 the narrow gauge railroad that now lie beneath the reservoir as remembered by local residents. Click here to purchase tickets! Dave has lived in Gunnison, […]
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 San Juan Mountains. The event is free and open to the public.
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
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 camp chair. Sorry, no children under 12 years old. Click here to buy tickets
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
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
Friday August 9th, 9AM-12PM Offered for the first time this summer, the Ute-Ulay tour will take visitors through one of Hinsdale County's most significant mining complexes. We will explore the history of the Henson community, the infamous 1899 strike, the technology of mining, and more. This is a walking tour with steeper inclines, please make […]
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
In this three-hour class, you will learn about the volcanic origin of rocks and minerals found around Lake City. You will also learn the difference between igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. The last half of the class is focused on minerals common around Lake City and includes the hands-on analysis of a mystery specimen. August […]
"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 […]
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. Begins and ends at the Hinsdale County Museum. Click here to purchase tickets!
Joe Fox will be discussing the connections between Lake City (the Black Wonder Mine, Carson Ghost Town, and the town's first hospital) the town of Marble, Colorado, and the Lincoln Memorial. Click here to buy tickets