Tread of Pioneers Museum
The Tread of Pioneers Museum is located at the corner of 8th and Oak in downtown Steamboat Springs. The museum features 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 display. more info
The Museum is housed in the Zimmerman House which was built in 1908 by Earnest Campbell and sold to E.H. Zimmerman in 1913. The Zimmerman family lived in the house until 1956 when it was purchased by the County. The Tread of Pioneers Museum opened in the house and was founded in 1959 by a group of Routt County residents concerned with preserving the memories and artifacts of Routt County's unique and colorful past. The Museum's name is derived from a John Greenleaf Whittier quotation: "I hear the tread of the pioneers of nations yet to be, the first low wash of waves where soon will roll a human sea."
The Ski History exhibit traces the evolution of skiing in our town from essential winter transportation to the multimillion dollar recreational sport of today. See the predecessor of the today's snowboard, a chair from the chairlift that once went to the top of Emerald Mountain and memorabilia from Steamboat's Olympic athletes. Learn about Norwegian, Carl Howelsen's impact on the sport and his legendary Winter Carnival. This important exhibit is sure to entertain all who enter this room.
Foundations of Steamboat The Foundations of Steamboat exhibit changes annually and features local families who have made a significant contribution to the culture and heritage of our valley.
Hours:
Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call for summer and winter peak season extended hours.
Admission:
$5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens over 62 years, $1 for children under 12; Routt County residents are free with I.D.
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Tread of Pioneers Museum
The Tread of Pioneers Museum is located in Steamboat Springs.
