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History & Heritage Events

The Frisco Historic Park & Museum offers a wide range of history and heritage-focused events throughout the year. Check out the lineup of events at the Frisco Historic Park & Museum:

Summer Lecture Series: Chicano Art & Literature

Summer Lecture Series: Chicano Art & Literature

June 14, 2023

The Summer Lecture Series kicks off June 14, 2023! Join us for 13 weeks of history, learning, and socializing. Lectures are free to attend!

Mines of Mount Royal Bike Tour

Mines of Mount Royal Bike Tour

June 15, 2023

Join Museum staff on a historic bike ride! This beginner-friendly bike ride goes around Mount Royal and through the Tenmile Canyon, showcasing the former mines and the natural environment. Advance registration is required.

Frisco Historic Town Walking Tour

Frisco Historic Town Walking Tour

June 17, 2023

Join us on a guided tour of Frisco’s historic Main Street. Enjoy this classic historic walking tour led by Museum staff as they share their favorite stories from Frisco’s 140+ year history. Advance registration is required.

Frisco Historic Town Walking Tour

Frisco Historic Town Walking Tour

June 17, 2023

Join us on a guided tour of Frisco’s historic Main Street. Enjoy this classic historic walking tour led by Museum staff as they share their favorite stories from Frisco’s 140+ year history. Advance registration is required.

Frisco Historic Town Walking Tour

Frisco Historic Town Walking Tour

June 18, 2023

Join us on a guided tour of Frisco’s historic Main Street. Enjoy this classic historic walking tour led by Museum staff as they share their favorite stories from Frisco’s 140+ year history. Advance registration is required.

Frisco Historic Town Walking Tour

Frisco Historic Town Walking Tour

June 18, 2023

Join us on a guided tour of Frisco’s historic Main Street. Enjoy this classic historic walking tour led by Museum staff as they share their favorite stories from Frisco’s 140+ year history. Advance registration is required.

Summer Lecture Series: Jewish Pioneers of Leadville

Summer Lecture Series: Jewish Pioneers of Leadville

June 21, 2023

The Summer Lecture Series kicks off June 14, 2023! Join us for 13 weeks of history, learning, and socializing. Lectures are free to attend!

Masontown Historic Hiking Tour

Masontown Historic Hiking Tour

June 22, 2023

Join Museum staff as we head up Mount Royal to the old Masontown mining site! This is a great hike for visitors and locals alike with all new content on Frisco mining history, the natural environment, and the story of Masontown. Advance registration is required.

Free Trails to History Hiking Tour

Free Trails to History Hiking Tour

June 23, 2023

One of our newest offerings, Trails to History takes you around the Peninsula Recreation Area (PRA for short) to soak up some nature and learn more about Frisco’s history. Advance registration is required.

Frisco Historic Town Walking Tour

Frisco Historic Town Walking Tour

June 24, 2023

Join us on a guided tour of Frisco’s historic Main Street. Enjoy this classic historic walking tour led by Museum staff as they share their favorite stories from Frisco’s 140+ year history. Advance registration is required.

Frisco Historic Town Walking Tour

Frisco Historic Town Walking Tour

June 24, 2023

Join us on a guided tour of Frisco’s historic Main Street. Enjoy this classic historic walking tour led by Museum staff as they share their favorite stories from Frisco’s 140+ year history. Advance registration is required.

“Thank You For Voting” Exhibit Launch Party

“Thank You For Voting” Exhibit Launch Party

June 24, 2023

Join us as we unveil the Frisco Historic Park & Museum’s newest exhibit, Thanks For Voting: Women Seize Frisco’s Government. There with be a short talk about the exhibit with Museum Manager, Rose Gorrell, followed by a Q&A session and light reception in the Historic Park Gazebo.

Frisco Historic Town Walking Tour

Frisco Historic Town Walking Tour

June 25, 2023

Join us on a guided tour of Frisco’s historic Main Street. Enjoy this classic historic walking tour led by Museum staff as they share their favorite stories from Frisco’s 140+ year history. Advance registration is required.

Frisco Historic Town Walking Tour

Frisco Historic Town Walking Tour

June 25, 2023

Join us on a guided tour of Frisco’s historic Main Street. Enjoy this classic historic walking tour led by Museum staff as they share their favorite stories from Frisco’s 140+ year history. Advance registration is required.

Summer Lecture Series: Dinosaurs in Colorado

Summer Lecture Series: Dinosaurs in Colorado

June 28, 2023

The Summer Lecture Series kicks off June 14, 2023! Join us for 13 weeks of history, learning, and socializing. Lectures are free to attend!

Mines of Mount Royal Bike Tour

Mines of Mount Royal Bike Tour

June 29, 2023

Join Museum staff on a historic bike ride! This beginner-friendly bike ride goes around Mount Royal and through the Tenmile Canyon, showcasing the former mines and the natural environment. Advance registration is required.

Summer Lecture Series: El Vaquero, America's First Cowboy

Summer Lecture Series: El Vaquero, America's First Cowboy

July 05, 2023

The Summer Lecture Series kicks off June 14, 2023! Join us for 13 weeks of history, learning, and socializing. Lectures are free to attend!

Free Trails to History Hiking Tour

Free Trails to History Hiking Tour

July 07, 2023

One of our newest offerings, Trails to History takes you around the Peninsula Recreation Area (PRA for short) to soak up some nature and learn more about Frisco’s history. Advance registration is required.

Frisco History Day

July 08, 2023

Frisco History Day, formerly called Frisco Founder’s Day, returns on July 8, 2023, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Frisco Historic Park & Museum! Join us for a full day of family-friendly activities, music, and much more!

Summer Lecture Series: Colorado Liquid History

Summer Lecture Series: Colorado Liquid History

July 12, 2023

The Summer Lecture Series kicks off June 14, 2023! Join us for 13 weeks of history, learning, and socializing. Lectures are free to attend!

Masontown Historic Hiking Tour

Masontown Historic Hiking Tour

July 13, 2023

Join Museum staff as we head up Mount Royal to the old Masontown mining site! This is a great hike for visitors and locals alike with all new content on Frisco mining history, the natural environment, and the story of Masontown. Advance registration is required.

Summer Lecture Series: Burro Pack Racing

Summer Lecture Series: Burro Pack Racing

July 19, 2023

The Summer Lecture Series kicks off June 14, 2023! Join us for 13 weeks of history, learning, and socializing. Lectures are free to attend!

Mines of Mount Royal Bike Tour

Mines of Mount Royal Bike Tour

July 20, 2023

Join Museum staff on a historic bike ride! This beginner-friendly bike ride goes around Mount Royal and through the Tenmile Canyon, showcasing the former mines and the natural environment. Advance registration is required.

Free Trails to History Hiking Tour

Free Trails to History Hiking Tour

July 21, 2023

One of our newest offerings, Trails to History takes you around the Peninsula Recreation Area (PRA for short) to soak up some nature and learn more about Frisco’s history. Advance registration is required.

Summer Lecture Series: Chasing the Bad Guys, Breckenridge Town Marshals 1881-1923

Summer Lecture Series: Chasing the Bad Guys, Breckenridge Town Marshals 1881-1923

July 26, 2023

The Summer Lecture Series kicks off June 14, 2023! Join us for 13 weeks of history, learning, and socializing. Lectures are free to attend!

Masontown Historic Hiking Tour

Masontown Historic Hiking Tour

July 27, 2023

Join Museum staff as we head up Mount Royal to the old Masontown mining site! This is a great hike for visitors and locals alike with all new content on Frisco mining history, the natural environment, and the story of Masontown. Advance registration is required.

Summer Lecture Series: Droughts, Doubts, Respect, and Rejoicing: A History of Colorado Water, Part II

Summer Lecture Series: Droughts, Doubts, Respect, and Rejoicing: A History of Colorado Water, Part II

August 02, 2023

The Summer Lecture Series kicks off June 14, 2023! Join us for 13 weeks of history, learning, and socializing. Lectures are free to attend!

Mines of Mount Royal Bike Tour

Mines of Mount Royal Bike Tour

August 03, 2023

Join Museum staff on a historic bike ride! This beginner-friendly bike ride goes around Mount Royal and through the Tenmile Canyon, showcasing the former mines and the natural environment. Advance registration is required.

Free Trails to History Hiking Tour

Free Trails to History Hiking Tour

August 04, 2023

One of our newest offerings, Trails to History takes you around the Peninsula Recreation Area (PRA for short) to soak up some nature and learn more about Frisco’s history. Advance registration is required.

Book Launch Party

Book Launch Party

August 05, 2023

Join us for a book launch party for the new edition of the local hiking guide, Mines of Frisco & Beyond!

Summer Lecture Series: Seasons of the Nuche, Tales of the Ute People

Summer Lecture Series: Seasons of the Nuche, Tales of the Ute People

August 09, 2023

The Summer Lecture Series kicks off June 14, 2023! Join us for 13 weeks of history, learning, and socializing. Lectures are free to attend!

Summer Lecture Series: Reintroduction of Animals to Colorado

Summer Lecture Series: Reintroduction of Animals to Colorado

August 16, 2023

The Summer Lecture Series kicks off June 14, 2023! Join us for 13 weeks of history, learning, and socializing. Lectures are free to attend!

Masontown Historic Hiking Tour

Masontown Historic Hiking Tour

August 17, 2023

Join Museum staff as we head up Mount Royal to the old Masontown mining site! This is a great hike for visitors and locals alike with all new content on Frisco mining history, the natural environment, and the story of Masontown. Advance registration is required.

Free Trails to History Hiking Tour

Free Trails to History Hiking Tour

August 18, 2023

One of our newest offerings, Trails to History takes you around the Peninsula Recreation Area (PRA for short) to soak up some nature and learn more about Frisco’s history. Advance registration is required.

Summer Lecture Series: William Grandstaff: Colorado Miner and Black Frontiersman

Summer Lecture Series: William Grandstaff: Colorado Miner and Black Frontiersman

August 23, 2023

The Summer Lecture Series kicks off June 14, 2023! Join us for 13 weeks of history, learning, and socializing. Lectures are free to attend!

Mines of Mount Royal Bike Tour

Mines of Mount Royal Bike Tour

August 24, 2023

Join Museum staff on a historic bike ride! This beginner-friendly bike ride goes around Mount Royal and through the Tenmile Canyon, showcasing the former mines and the natural environment. Advance registration is required.

Summer Lecture Series: The Creation of the Frisco Historic Park & Museum

Summer Lecture Series: The Creation of the Frisco Historic Park & Museum

August 30, 2023

The Summer Lecture Series kicks off June 14, 2023! Join us for 13 weeks of history, learning, and socializing. Lectures are free to attend!

Frisco As I Remember: Open House

Frisco As I Remember: Open House

August 30, 2023

Join Museum staff members at the Schoolhouse Museum for an afternoon of socializing and sharing. We are bringing photographs and other Frisco memorabilia from the Museum collection to spark conversation and memories. Help us identify people, places, and things! Cookies and non-alcoholic drinks are provided.

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