Matchless Summer Series
Summer 2010
Check out the museum website for more information! All events subject to change.
June 5, 2010 – Route of The Silver Kings Tour – Join Joe Nachtrieb on a guided tour of Leadville's East Side Mining District. As a veteran miner, geologist, and mining historian, Joe brings life back to the ruins and rock piles. Transportation provided. Space limited. Tickets & Reservations Required.
June 17, 2010 – Bill & Beth Sagstetter – “The Mining Camps Speak” – Bill and Beth Sagstetter have combed the American West searching for hidden stories left in the ruins of past human activity. Join them to hear about their experiences and newest book “The Mining Camps Speak.” After hearing the lecture, join them the next day on a field trip to put their advice into practice. Free.
June 18, 2010 – Mining Camps Speak on Site Tour – Join Bill & Beth Sagstetter on a field trip up the East Side of Leadville. Put tips from their book, “The Mining Camps Speak”, in use as you uncover the secrets of the historic mining district's history and see how may stories you can dig up from the remains. Space limited. Tickets & Reservations Required.
July 10, 2010 – Route of The Silver Kings Tour – Join Joe Nachtrieb on a guided tour of Leadville's East Side Mining District. As a veteran miner, geologist, and mining historian, Joe brings life back to the ruins and rock piles. Transportation provided. Space limited. Tickets & Reservations Required.
July 10, 2010 – Liquid History of Leadville - Join Dr. Colorado, aka Colorado historian Dr. Tom Noel, on a tour of Leadville’s famous watering holes. Purchase your own beer and listen as the old bars tell their stories! Space limited. Tickets & Reservations Required.
July 31 – Aug 1, 2010 – History Alive! - Bring the family to meet and interact with history first hand. Historical interpreters representing people and professions from 19th century Leadville will share stories, demonstrate crafts and re-live life in general. Meet members from the Colorado National Guard established in Leadville in 1879, blacksmiths, mountain men, and sophisticated ladies! More information to follow.
August 14, 2010 – Route of The Silver Kings Tour – Join Joe Nachtrieb on a guided tour of Leadville's East Side Mining District. As a veteran miner, geologist, and mining historian, Joe brings life back to the ruins and rock piles. Transportation provided. Space limited. Ticket & Reservations Required.
August 28 – 29, 2010 – Tabor Legacy Weekend – Discover the Tabors and experience their turbulent history. With guide Fred Mark, geologist and mining history enthusiast, visit from start to finish the Leadville sites that made and broke the Tabors. Beginning with their placer claims and ending at the Matchless Mine and Baby Does Cabin, the tour also includes the Augusta's home, the Little Pitsburgh, and the Tabor Opera House. A hearty lunch and transportation are provided, as well as free admission into the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum. Space limited. Tickets & Reservations Required.
September 11, 2010 – Annual National Mining Hall of Fame Induction Banquet – Join in the yearly celebration of this years new inductees into the National Mining Hall of Fame. This exquisite evening begins with a cocktail reception and open house of the museum, an elegant meal and induction ceremony. Afterward, catch up with friends and dance the night away. Tickets & Reservations required.
