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Jun 29 2010

Tread of Pioneers Museum’s Olympic Heritage Tour

Published by Debbie at 6:43 am under art

Welcome to the Free Olympic Heritage Tour of “The Tread of Pioneers Museum” featuring a 1908 Queen Anne-style Victorian home with turn-of-the-century furnishings. On display are various ranching, mining and pioneer life artifacts from Routt County, a comprehensive History of Skiing exhibit, as well as a Native American arts display. Special museum features are a computer interactive exhibit, Kids Scavenger Hunt, oral history library, local history research library, unique museum gift shop, and a historic photograph collection.

Starting at Olympian Hall at the Howelsen Hill Ski area (845 Howelsen Parkway), this tour explores its Olympic Heritage; the multiple talents of Carl Howelsen; and the history of the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, Winter Carnival, Howelsen Hill, and ski jumping. This tour is free and sponsored by Historic Routt County. All participants will receive a $1 off coupon to the Tread of Pioneers Museum and a free ticket to the Howelsen Hill chairlift.

For more information please call (970) 879-2214 or visit www.treadofpioneers.org.