This month Frisco is kicking off their educational and entertaining Lunchtime Lecture Series. Every Wednesday beginning June 15th, special guests will present on a different topic unique to Frisco’s historical past. Each lecture will be held at the Historic Park Log Chapel and will start at noon. Lunch is encouraged but arriving early is a must as seating is very limited and sure to fill up quickly.
Frisco’s Historic Park Lunchtime Lecture Series is your chance to experience the incredible history of the Colorado High Country firsthand with 12 educational presentations held weekly throughout the summer. Check out the details for each of the lectures taking place this month and choose the best one for the entire family to enjoy:
Haulin’ Ass! – Running With Burros
When: June 15th
Presenter: Brad Wann
Details: Pack Burro Racing is the only sport indigenous to Colorado. Hear the history of one of the highest altitude races in the world, as well as the stories of racing legends. Pack Burro Racing has captured the attention of filmmakers, reality shows, and athletes from ages 9 years old to the mid-seventies. Discover why people are drawn to do this crazy sport, and get to meet a burro.
Stories of the Nuche, Tales From the Ute People
When: June 22nd
Presenter: Nina Gabianelli & Skyler Lomahaftewah
Details: Storytelling has been used in every culture as a means of entertainment, education, and cultural preservation. Nina Gabianelli, from the Aspen Historical Society, and Skyler Lomahaftewah, a Northern Ute tribal member, together will present both the history of the native people of Colorado and the modern day Ute experience.
Railroads of Summit County
When: June 29th
Presenter: Bob Schoppe
Details: Come ride the rails via photographs and tales, and discover the fascinating history of Summit County’s two former narrow gauge railroads, the Colorado & Southern and the Denver & Rio Grande.
For further details on Frisco’s Historic Park Lunchtime Lecture Series, click here. Or contact the museum directly at (970) 668-3428 for more information.
The Lunchtime Lecture Series is a great educational outlet for you and your loved ones to experience. Take a trip to Frisco this summer to bask in the beautiful mountain setting of the Colorado High Country and cap it all off with a little history. Stay with us for maximum comfort and superb hospitality, while only being a three-minute walk from Frisco’s Historic Park.
