Upcoming Events

2021 Guided Tours & Special Events

During the summer, special events and guided tours are held to
educate the public on the history of Lake City and Hinsdale County
and provide an enjoyable experience for all!

Please note: Times, dates and events subject to change.

TOURS

· Ghost Tours - 7:30PM July 11, July 25, August 8, August 22, September 5, September 12, September 19

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.

• $10 for adults - $2 for children under the age of 10
• Tickets can be bought at the door or available online here

· Walking History Tours - 2:00PM July 23, August 13

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.

• $8 for adults - $2 for children under the age of 10
• Tickets can be bought at the door or available online here

· Cemetery Tours - 2:00PM July 24, August 14

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.

• $8 for adults - $2 for children under the age of 10
• Tickets can be bought at the door or available online here

SPECIAL EVENTS

· Volcano Field Trips - 9:00AM June 19, July 17 (Also available by request for groups of 4 or more, as our guide's schedule allows)

Did you know Lake City sits in the remains of a huge magma chamber? Which then became a lake so deep that there was no life at the bottom? Renowned geologist Harvey DuChene will take you back in time to experience the monumental volcanoes that have formed the Lake City of today.

Field trip meeting at the museum at 9:00AM and lasting approximately 4 hours

• $25 for adults, $5 for children under 13 (must be accompanied by parent)
• Participation is limited to 15 people
• Participants will provide own vehicles, 4WD not needed
• We suggest bringing water and folding chairs
  
• Tickets can be bought at the door or online here

· 4th Annual Pub Crawl (Part 1 and 2) - 3:00PM June 28, August 6

Car 211 is Hinsdale County Historical Society's next big restoration project - this railroad car used to run the route to Lake City and has come home to be displayed with pride at the Hinsdale County Museum. We look forward to returning it to its former glory! All proceeds from this fundraiser go toward the Car 211 restoration fund. This year we will be having double the fun, both in June and August.

Commemorative Artwork made by the talented and generous Kathy DuChene. One of her Car 211 art prints is also available for sale.

• $40 per person, includes commemorative beer mug and 3 beer or wine tickets (non-alcoholic drinks available as well)
• 3 local historians will be speaking at 3 local venues
• Begin at museum, with a short tour of Car 211
• Tickets can be bought at the door or online here

· Rocks and Minerals 101 - 2:00PM July 10

Harvey DuChene, Lake City's resident geologist, will introduce you to the rocks and minerals of Hinsdale County, and teach you how to identify what you see as you explore Hinsdale's backyard. Come excited to handle some cool rocks!

Interactive Presentation held at the museum

• $20 for adults, no children 12 and under
• Participation is limited to 12 people
• Minerals, rocks, and magnifier will be supplied for the event
  
• Tickets can be bought at the door or online here