Historic Sites
IT’S ABOUT CHARACTER
pe r h a p s o n e o F t h e first things you’ll notice upon visiting
Breckenridge is the town’s rich history from its pioneer and
mining days. Museums, mines and Victorian architecture
grace the streets and mountainsides
surrounding town taking you back to
another time. Some of these historic
buildings and locations are available for
group functions and will be sure to bring
a special touch to your event that is so
unique to Breckenridge!
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: T h e E d w i n C a r t e r M u s e u m o v e r l o o k i n g
Breckenridge Ski Resort n A quiet day at the Lomax Placer Mine n S e t t i n g u p
for an event at the Barney Ford House Museum Lawn n S t e p p i n g b a c k i n t o t h e
Victorian era in the Briggle House
BRIGGLE HOUSE AND MILNE PARK
104 N. Harris Street n In the late 1800s, the Briggle House was one of Breck-
enridge’s nicest homes.The six-room home has been restored to its original EDWIN CARTER MUSEUM
Victorian style. It is an ideal location for small groups seeking a unique, his- 1.888.796.2825
toric setting. 111 N. Ridge Street n Professor Edwin Carter was a naturalist who amassed a
taxidermy collection of more than 3,300 Rocky Mountain animal specimens in
CAPACITY: 25 (for a sit down affair) | 50 (for a standing reception) his 1875 Breckenridge museum. This newly renovated building is perfect for
small group gatherings and receptions.
CAPACITY: 50
BARNEY FORD HOUSE MUSEUM AND LAWN
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111 E. Washington Avenue n Barney L. Ford was an escaped slave who became a
prominent entrepreneur and black civil rights leader in Colorado. The Barney LOMAX PLACER MINE
Ford House Museum lawn (adjacent to this 1882 museum), located in the .BRECKMEETINGS.COM
heart of town, is the perfect outdoor setting for weddings, cocktail receptions 301 Ski Hill Road n Have your special event at a historic mining camp. The
and group dinners. Summer only. Lomax Placer Mine was an active mining operation in the 1860s and the cur-
rent interpretive site includes a miner’s cabin, an assay office, a small museum
CAPACITY: 150 | LARGEST MEETING SPACE: 40’x50’ tent space and original mining equipment. It is located along a stream near Brecken-
ridge’s downtown area on Ski Hill Road.
CAPACITY: 75
For more information on these four properties please contact the Breckenridge Heritage Alliance at
970.453.9767 | 800.980.1859 |
info@breckheritage.com |
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