2013 MUSEUM PROGRAMS & EVENTS
Museum Movie Matinee: The Gold Rush
4:00pm in the Log Chapel
Join us for an entertaining presentation of the original 1925 classic Charlie Chaplin movie The Gold Rush. The building will open at 3:30 with seating available on a first come basis. The building is heated and we will serve hot cider and popcorn.
March 31st - Sunday
Easter Egg Hunt at the Historic Park (For Ages 6-8+)
12:00pm-2:00pm
April 20th – Saturday (TOUR IS FULL)
Bill’s Ranch Walking Tour
10:00am-12:00pm
Join long-time Bill’s Ranch resident Judy Anderson for a historic tour of Frisco’s Bill’s Ranch community. Participants will discover how this unique residential area originated, learn the connection to Frisco’s survival and view original pioneer cabins from the early 20th century. (TOUR IS FULL)
May 3rd - Friday
Night at the Museum!
5:00pm-8:00pm – Annual community Open House with light refreshments, tours and a live harpist.
May 31st – Friday
Pistols & Pearls!
5:00pm-9:00pm
This special ticketed fundraising event, celebrating Historic Preservation Month in May, will begin at 5 p.m.; explore the Museum and historic buildings offering wine tasting compliments of several vendors and sample small gourmet plates showcasing the flavors of Frisco. The evening will wrap up with a champagne toast and dessert served in the Museum. The evening will also include live entertainment. Elegant vintage attire is highly encouraged!
Pistols & Pearls Ticket Prices:
Now thru April 1, 2013 $40 per person / $80 per couple
April 2, 2013 thru May 4, 2013 $50 per person / $90 per couple
May 5, 2013 thru May 31, 2013 $65 per person / $120 per couple
June 12th through August 28th – Wednesdays Lunchtime Lectures
12:00pm – Historical Lunchtime Lecture Series featuring 12 educational presentations held at the Historic Park scheduled every Wednesday at noon. Seating may be limited – arrive early! Contact the Museum for more information on lecture topics: 970-668-3428
June 21st & July 19th & August 16th – Fridays
Historic Tour of the Town of Frisco
10:00am – Meet at the Schoolhouse Museum at 120 Main Street. Talk a walk back in time and discover the history of Frisco’s Main Street and Galena Street. No reservations required.
July 6th – Saturday
Frisco Founder’s Day!
10:00am to 4:00pm – Experience Frisco’s Heritage at the Frisco Historic Park & Museum and celebrate the Town’s History. This event features real gold panning, live burro rides, costumed reenactments, interpretive tours and wonderful live music in the gazebo. Contact us for a full schedule of events.
July 11th – Thursday
Color-Oddities: Tales of Our State’s Strangest Creatures
3:00pm - Mark Twain (Hugh Bingham) and Dr. Colorado (Tom Noel) will astonish you with their slide talk on Color-Oddities. This dynamic duo have documented some of the strangest creatures, many of them very rare and endangered, to be found in the highest state. Learn the truth about fur bearing trout, catfish, cow elk, coyotes, jackalopes, jackapheasants, jack-ass rabbits and other remarkable critters. Libations encouraged during the lecture to help you swallow some improbable stretchers.
Location: The Blue Spruce Inn (Old Town Steakhouse and Saloon) located at 20 Main Street, Frisco CO.
Cost: Free – No reservations required. For more information please contact the Frisco Historic Park & Museum (970) 668-3428
October 31st – Thursday
Trick-or-Treat Street!
6:00pm-8:00pm - Disguise yourself in frightening masks and ghoulish costumes and join all the tricksters on this annual evening of fun on Main Street. Happy Halloween!
October 1st through October 4th – Tuesday to Friday
MUSEUM CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE & CLEANING
November 28th - Thursday
MUSEUM CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAY – ALL DAY
December 13th – Friday
Wassail Night at the Museum!
4:00pm-7:00pm – Experience the Museum after hours and join us during Frisco’s Wassail Week for apple cider, cookies, stories and carolers.
December 14th & 21st – Saturday
Santa Visits the Museum!
12:00pm-3:00pm – Take a break from holiday shopping and visit with Santa. Operate the train exhibit, explore the discovery cart or experience the self-guided tours of the Historic Park and Main Street…Happy Holidays!
December 25th & January 1st – Wednesdays
MUSEUM CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAY – ALL DAY


