Annie Ruth House

After 7 months of restoration the Frisco Historic Park and Museum is proud to open the Annie Ruth House.  Damaged by an arsonist in June of 2011,  the Annie Ruth house has been fully restored with some of its original artifacts.  A ribbon cutting ceremony followed by a cupcake and champagne toast at 3 pm, on March 3, 2012 will celebrate the restoration in conjunction with Women’s History month.

“The Annie Ruth house features a women’s exhibit with different artifacts and women’s fashion from the 1900’s; and the timing for the re-opening could not be more perfect.” stated Simone Belz the Historic Park Manager.  March was officially adopted as Women’s history month back in 1987. Every year Women’s History month honors the extraordinary achievements of American women. This year’s theme is “Women’s Education — Women’s Empowerment”.  It focuses on the struggle women have faced for the equal opportunity to learn and how education has helped change the role of women over time.

Exhibits at the Annie Ruth House also highlight specific women who made a difference in Frisco, such as interesting and respected personalities like Susan Badger, Jane Thomas, Susie Thompson and Helen Foote.

An excerpt from the exhibit:

Women in Frisco have always made an impact.  A great example of this occurred in 1913 when the Frisco Town Council dissolved.  For three years, no council meetings were held.  The prosperity of the town began to diminish; mines were closing, people were moving away and the electricity was cut off!  Frisco was becoming a ghost town!

…….That is until Frisco’s women stepped in!  Several ladies gathered together, held an election, voted in an all female board and saved the town!  You see, this was possible because women inColoradowere granted the right to vote in 1900, way ahead of the rest of the country!

Led by Florence Huter the elected Mayor, the all female board tackled Frisco’s debts and returned the town to a respectable financial position.  Eventually, the men of Frisco came back to run the town.  But, there’s no telling what would be of this little town without the organization and concern of its early women!

The Annie Ruth Ribbon cutting ceremony will take place Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 3 pm, the same day as the Frisco Tubbs Romp To Stomp Out Breast Cancer.  For more information on the Annie Ruth House and Saturday’s events, please visit www.townoffrisco.com.

The Peak One Relaxed Start lessons will be available starting Monday, February 6th and will continue through March 2012. Ski and ride lessons are only $79 and include an all-day lift pass. Advance reservations are required and available, by calling the Frisco Adventure Park at 970-668-2558. Skiers & riders will be responsible for providing their own equipment, as rentals are not currently available at the Adventure Park.

The Peak One Relaxed Start lessons will initially be offered on Mondays and Fridays and will expand throughout February and March. The lessons provide visitors to the area close-in parking, an affordable trial alternative, in an intimate class setting. The Relaxed Start session will be available from 11:00 – 1:00 pm, 1:00 – 3:00pm and 4:00 – 6:00 pm, subject to weather and instructor availability. Check with the Frisco Adventure Park for more details.

The Frisco Adventure Park offers a different way to experience the mountains and is excited to present another family- friendly and convenient way to play. JP Chevalier, Director of Skier & Golf Services at Copper, says “Copper has always been Frisco’s mountain and Frisco continues to be our town. This relationship naturally led us to forming a service partnership, at the Frisco Adventure Park. The Copper Ski & Ride School is thrilled to be launching a first time family and friend introduction to Snowsports, in the heart of Summit County. Families will now be able to enjoy Colorado tubing, nordic skiing, horse drawn sleigh rides and a learn to ski or ride program in one place, on the same day. Our aim will be to provide exceptional entertainment value and ultimately develop a passion for Snowsports that will last a life time.”

For more information on available lessons please visit www.friscoadventurepark.com or stop by in person.

The Frisco Historic Park and Museum welcomes everyone to celebrate Women’s History month with the re-opening of the Annie Ruth house.  The Annie Ruth house opens to the public March 3, 2012 after 8 months of restoration from the June 19th arsen.  The building celebrates the important role of women in Frisco’s history.

There will be a cupcake and champagne toast to Women’s History Month and the Opening of the Annie Ruth House at 3:00 pm.

Museum Movie Matinee: The Gold Rush

Join us for a free entertaining viewing of the original 1925 classic  Charlie Chaplin movie  The Gold Rush.  Seating is first come first serve in the Frisco Historic park Log Chapel.  Hot Cider and popcorn will be served.

Starting Friday, Feb 3 through  Sunday Feb. 5, the Town of Frisco will celebrate Gold Rush weekend with events for the entire family, including historic lectures, museum movie night, a 5K moonlight snowshoe race, a huge bonfire, fireworks, and Nordic races.

Friday, Feb. 3 Activities

• 4:00 pm – Museum Movie Matinee: The Gold Rush 

Join us for an entertaining presentation of the original 1925 classic Charlie Chaplin movie  The Gold Rush.  The Frisco Historic Park Log Chapel will open at 3:30 pm for seating.  Hot cider and popcorn will be served.

Saturday, Feb. 4 Activities

• 3:00 pm – Gold Rushes of the 19^th Century – Connecting the Golden Dots

Lecture Presented by Rick Hague at the Frisco Nordic Center

In celebration of Frisco’s Gold Rush weekend, join us for a lecture on the story of America’s early gold rushes. The California and Pikes Peak gold rushes didn’t just happen in isolation but had important technological and cultural influences and advancements which connected them all.

5:00 p.m. – Start of the 5K Moonlight Snowshoe Race – Frisco Adventure Park. The first annual Moonlight race during Gold Rush Weekend! Come join us while the moon is bright along a race course that will challenge all while surrounded by the natural beauty and moonlight. Headlamps required. Registration online at www.friscogoldrush.com

• 6:00p.m. – Spontaneous Combustion – corner of Marina Rd. and Hwy. 9  – lighting of bonfire. One of the top rated local events in Frisco. Food and beverage sales benefit the Summit Nordic Ski Club.
• 7:00 p.m. – fireworks display at east end of Marina Rd

• Sunday, Feb. 5 activities – Frisco Nordic Center
• 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Nordic races, including a 15 K Skate. 10K Classic and a 5K Freestyle (Skate or Classic) Fosters Treasure Hunt (free for youth 10 and under) and a Vintage ski parade. Also available is a 5K fun ski.

Frisco’s Gold Rush weekend activities celebrate the Town’s mining history while offering something for the Nordic lovers of today. Saturday’s events are all about commemoration and celebration, while Sunday is centered on Nordic racing and Tubbs snowshoeing.

On Saturday, Spontaneous Combustion, the seventh annual lighting of the community bonfire, is a place for citizens to gather and recognize Frisco’s unique atmosphere. The Gold Rush Fireworks display tops off the evening’s festivities. The Summit Nordic Ski Club will sell refreshments at the event, with all proceeds benefiting the team’s annual activities.

The Nordic races on Sunday are Colorado’s oldest citizens’ cross-country races and are expected to bring some of the country’s top Nordic and snowshoe competitors. Anyone can register and participate in the Nordic races. Racers can also register at www.friscogoldrush.com or pick up registration forms at the Nordic Center or Frisco Town Hall. For last-minute entrants, day-of registration begins at 9 a.m. at the Nordic Center. Entry fees start at $15.00 – $30.00 for day-of.

For more information about the Gold Rush races, call the Frisco Nordic Center at (970) 668-2558 or go to www.townoffrisco.com.

The Frisco Gold Rush Weekend is sponsored by the Town of Frisco, Salomon, Frisco Nordic Center, The Summit Daily News, NRC Broadcasting Lake Dillon Fire Department, Tubbs Snowshoes and Swix.

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