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Frisco Historic Park & Museum The Frisco Historic Park & Museum is located in downtown Frisco with ten original historic buildings. Visit us from 10am-5pm, Tuesday through Saturday.

The Frisco Historic Park & Museum preserves and promotes the Town of Frisco’s heritage and history by presenting an excellent educational museum experience to the community and its visitors, connecting the past, present, and future to the world around us. The Frisco Historic Park & Museum provides the opportunity to do just that as you explore downtown Frisco. Our collection of original historic buildings, including the Schoolhouse Museum, contains artifacts, exhibits, and photographs that tell the lively stories of Frisco’s past and reflect the Summit County philosophy of embracing history while also connecting it to our lives today. For a list of upcoming events and volunteer opportunities, please check our website FriscoHistoricPark.com.

POP-UP ALERT! There will be a Pop-Up in the Park on Saturday, November 7. Join us in the Historic Log Chapel from 2:00pm...
10/27/2026

POP-UP ALERT! There will be a Pop-Up in the Park on Saturday, November 7. Join us in the Historic Log Chapel from 2:00pm-4:00pm for Native American Storytelling with Leon Joseph Littlebird in honor of Native American Heritage Month. This is also our way of celebrating the area that Frisco was 250 years ago as part of our Sesquisemiquincentennial celebrations, aka America's 250th and Colorado's 150th birthday.

to the fall of 1964. This view of Frisco's big three mountains - Royal, Wichita, and Chief - was taken from the Old Di...
10/24/2026

to the fall of 1964. This view of Frisco's big three mountains - Royal, Wichita, and Chief - was taken from the Old Dillon area near what we now know as Giberson Bay.
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Check out this Fall and Holiday Catalog for The Isabel-Kent-Oakes Dry Goods Co. of Denver from 1932. The catalog include...
10/20/2026

Check out this Fall and Holiday Catalog for The Isabel-Kent-Oakes Dry Goods Co. of Denver from 1932. The catalog includes advertisements for items like clothes and toys. The museum is lucky to have historic magazines, newspapers, and artifacts in our collection.
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Inscription: "Dedication of Post Office at Fourth & Granite St., October 1966, Frisco, Colorado. Ex-postmasters of Frisc...
10/17/2026

Inscription: "Dedication of Post Office at Fourth & Granite St., October 1966, Frisco, Colorado. Ex-postmasters of Frisco, Colorado."
Susan L. Thompson was the post master at the time, and helped the move and transition from Foote's Rest as their postal center.
From left to right: Robert Stuart Foote May 15, 1947; Mary Ruth November 16, 1942; Susan L. Thompson August 6, 1965; Ester V. Swanson June 24, 1942; Edwin E. Swanson Dec. 6, 1941.
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Today we take you to 90 years ago today! This photo is of Dan and Albert Recen on October 14, 1936. Dan is the brother...
10/15/2026

Today we take you to 90 years ago today! This photo is of Dan and Albert Recen on October 14, 1936. Dan is the brother of Henry Recen, Frisco's founder, and Albert is one of Henry's sons.
📸 This photo is courtesy of the June Ann Recen Kingston Collection.

If you’ve been to the park within the last year, you have likely noticed the construction projects going on around the p...
10/08/2026

If you’ve been to the park within the last year, you have likely noticed the construction projects going on around the park.
This past spring, we began working on a handful of preservation projects which tie in with our statewide and national initiatives celebrating the Sesquisemiquincentennial (the 150th Anniversary of Colorado and the 250th Anniversary of the USA). Doing so ensures that the buildings in our park have increased longevity.
In order to complete our final step of this project, the Annie Ruth House will be temporarily closed until further notice. For updates on when this building will reopen, keep an eye on our social media and website.
To learn more about our projects, take a peek at our signage or stop in the schoolhouse to ask us about it!
We appreciate your patience during this time.

Did you know that National Fire Prevention Week, which is this week, was proclaimed a nationally observed week in 1925 a...
10/08/2026

Did you know that National Fire Prevention Week, which is this week, was proclaimed a nationally observed week in 1925 and is the nation's longest running public health observance? It is intended to promote home fire safety and education. This year, the focus is on reducing risk of lithium-ion battery fires. This Summit County Journal from 1942 mentions that the fire prevention for the year focuses on defence against incendiary bombs due to the ongoing war.
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Thank you to everyone who came out and enjoyed our 2026 Mystery at the Museum event yesterday! In November of 1880, Lieu...
10/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out and enjoyed our 2026 Mystery at the Museum event yesterday!
In November of 1880, Lieutenant Governor elect and beloved local mine owner George Robinson was shot and killed in a tragic accident. He was examining the conditions of the property with Mr. White and Mr. Brown after having spent the day balancing books in preparation for his leave in service of Colorado, as well as investigating claims against Mr. Brown. Due to claim jumper problems in the area, he had employed security at the mine and instructed them to shoot anyone who was not able to provide the passcode. During their late night stroll, he approached the entrance and did not identify himself or provide the passcode. The guard, Patsey Gillen, shot him through the door. The bullet split when it hit a nail in the door, splitting the nail as well. All four metal bits of shrapnel hit George Robinson, fatally wounding him.
Mr. Robinson was proud of the guard for doing his job well and, before he died, awarded him a bonus for shooting him! After all, it was listed in his agreement with security that anyone who shot an intruder would receive a bonus for doing so. Mr. Gillen declined the funds and moved to Santa Fe, where he spent the remainder of his days.
Did you get the answer right?
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Join the Frisco Historic Park & Museum at the Schoolhouse Museum on Saturday, October 3, for a clue-styled mystery party...
10/01/2026

Join the Frisco Historic Park & Museum at the Schoolhouse Museum on Saturday, October 3, for a clue-styled mystery party. Through a series of interactions with historic characters, clues, and puzzles, you will have the opportunity to solve this Summit County mystery. After you’ve completed the game, submit your answer to enter a drawing to win prizes from local businesses! For more details, check out https://www.townoffrisco.com/event/history-heritage-events/mystery-at-the-museum/
📸Joe Kusumoto

Address

120 E Main Street
Frisco, CO
80443

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

(970) 668-3428

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