EDWIN CARTER MUSEUM-SUMMIT HISTORICAL SOCIETY

BRECKENRIDGE, CO

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The Edwin Carter Museum and Summit Historical Society is located in Breckenridge, Colorado. The museum was founded by Edwin Carter in 1875 and is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history and culture of the Summit County region. The museum contains a collection of artifacts, photographs, documents and oral histories that reflect the history of the area.

The main building of the museum is the original house of Edwin Carter, who was a mountain man, trapper, and early settler in the area. The museum has been restored to reflect the time period when Edwin Carter and his family lived in the area, with period-style furniture and artifacts.

The museum also houses a research library, which includes books, photographs and other documents related to the history of Summit County. The library also contains a collection of oral histories, which provide a unique insight into the lives of early settlers.

The museum also hosts a variety of educational programs and events throughout the year. These programs include lectures, workshops and activities related to the history of the area. The museum also offers guided tours of the museum and the surrounding grounds.

The Edwin Carter Museum and Summit Historical Society is a great place to learn about the history of Summit County. It is open to the public throughout the year and provides a unique opportunity to explore the area’s past.

EDWIN CARTER MUSEUM-SUMMIT HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in BRECKENRIDGE CO. US MID #8400800114

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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EDWIN CARTER MUSEUM-SUMMIT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
111 N RIDGE ST
BRECKENRIDGE
CO
80424

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EDWIN CARTER MUSEUM-SUMMIT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8400800114
Name EDWIN CARTER MUSEUM-SUMMIT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 39.502714, -106.051753
CODES FIPS State Code: 08
FIPS County Code: 117
US Census Tract: 000402
US Census Block: 1176