Lunchtime Lectures
2012 Lunchtime Lecture Series
June 13th In Search of Gold in French Gulch, Breckenridge, Colorado
Presented by Bill Fountain
This presentation covers the discovery of gold in French Gulch in 1859, the
arrival of newlyweds, John and Catherine Sisler in 1865, the development of the Sisler Properties and the history of the Reliance and Reiling dredges in
French Gulch. The presentation includes over one hundred “then & now” photographs.
June 20th Riding the Frisco Rails
Presented by Tom Klinger
Ride the rails with guest historian and author Tom Klinger and discover the interesting history of Frisco’s two former narrow gauge railroads, the Colorado & Southern and the Denver & Rio Grande.
June 27th Mining Leadville’s History
Presented by Kat Neilson and Bob Hartzell
Don’t miss this special lecture by National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum curator and executive director. One of the contenders for the state capital, Leadville’s colorful history is as colorful as it’s people. Mining and enterprise have been at the heart of this historic town and continue to live on today.
July 11th Summit County Search & Rescue
Presented by Glen Kraatz
Join us for the 40th Anniversary of search and rescue in Summit County with pictures and stories about the group of volunteers that, day or night, responds to help their neighbors and visitors who get into trouble in our back country.
From the serious to the hilarious, this twelve year veteran rescuer will regale you with tales of Mountain Rescue.
July 18th The Wizard of Oz …and Other Strange Tales of the American West
Presented by Rick Hague
For generations, audiences have been delighted with Dorothy’s journey from Kansas to Oz via the “Yellow Brick Road”. But few know this story is an allegory depicting one of the most tumultuous and difficult periods in American political and economic history. Come take a journey to Oz and learn about how Summit County was part of this famous “Yellow Brick Road”.
July 25th Dillon, Denver and the Dam
Presented by Sandie Mather
Hear local author and historian, Sandie Mather, share the captivating history behind the Dillon Reservoir project and the feats of incredible engineering which took place in the 1960s.
August 1st Kokomo: Then & Now
Presented by Bob Schoppe
Learn about Kokomo, Colorado, a mining town formerly located between Copper and Leadville. Discover the fascinating mining and railroad history in a “then & now” presentation including maps, aerial photos and satellite photos.
August 8th It All Started at Camp Hale
Presented by Dick Over
Listen to captivating stories and the adventures of Camp Hale from two 10th Mountain Division ski pioneers and WWII veterans. Learn about the history they made and the training missions and battles these brave military men endured.
August 15th Frisco and the Ten Mile Canyon
Presented by Sandie Mather
Based on Sandie’s new book published in 2011, learn the story of Frisco, a once-thriving railroad town which served as a gateway to the towns and mines of the Ten Mile Canyon. While the towns in the canyon became memories, Frisco experienced revitalization in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Frisco and the Ten Mile Canyon is available for purchase and Sandie will be on hand to sign copies!
August 22nd Lord Gore’s Adventures
Presented by Tom Randolph
Accompany Lord Gore on his 1850s hunting expedition in the American West and discover the names of many local geographic features (in the Gore Range) which are now reminders of his adventures.
August 29th Rediscovering the Ute
Presented by Sue Langdon
Along with the Summit County area, Rocky Mountain National Park was once part of the expansive Ute territory and today remains part of the Ute’s heritage. Join park ranger Sue Langdon for a look at Ute history in Northern Colorado and current use of the park by the Ute.
