Silverton, Colorado [June 2005]

Step Back In Time and discover the unique heritage in Silverton, Colorado. On June 2-5 Silverton will transport you to the heyday of the mining boom of the early 1900’s. Silverton is the perfect setting for this historical celebration of a time gone by. Nestled in the heart of the San Juan Mountains, at an elevation of 9,318-feet, with its charming Victorian architecture; reminiscent of the glory days when the mines were booming and the ladies drew social lines down the center of town.

The Step Back in Time Historical Celebration has many fun-filled events scheduled. Come and stroll through Silverton’s unique and rich history…Learn authentic social dances of the era, listen to a live Orchestra, visit the Mayflower Gold Mill, travel underground on a mine tour, horseback ride through town, enjoy an afternoon ice-cream social, witness a gun fight or train robbery, explore a deserted ghost town, join in the fun of an authentic Lawn and Croquet party, ride the last of the coal fired steam trains down the canyon, listen to the lore and fables of the San Juans, gaze at the magnificent dress of the times, and sit back and relax while enjoying a “silent” film with a live music accompaniment… Discover the unique heritage Silverton has to offer.

Silverton is unique in many ways…There are only 2,296 National Historic Landmarks in the country and only 17 of them are located in the state of Colorado. Silverton has three designated National Historic Landmarks within the valley; the Town, Mayflower Mill and the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. The town of Silverton is also recognized as one of the gems in the “Dozen Distinctive Destinations” by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. 

Event, lodging information: 970-387-5522.