Museum Free Day!!
2024-10-19, 2024-11-16, 2024-12-21 | Park City Museum, 528 Main Street, Park City, UT, 84060, United States
As part of making sure as many visitors as possible can see our Museum, admission is FREE on select days for you and your family to enjoy our world class museum. Join us Free on the third Saturday of every month through the end of the year! For more information visit us at www.parkcityhistory.org or call us at (435) 649-7457
Free Days are sponsored by the Summit County Restaurant Tax Grant Program!
Dates: March 16, April 20, May 18, June 15, July 20, August 17, September 21, October 19, November 16, and December 21

The Glenwood Cemetery -Park City's Storybook lecture given by Barb Martz
2024-10-23 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Denver)
Park City Museum will host a lecture called The Glenwood Cemetery – Park City’s Storybook given by Barb Martz on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 from 5-6 p.m. held at the Park City Museum Education and Collections Center located at 2079 Sidewinder Drive. More information can be found at www.parkcityhistory.org.
The picturesque Glenwood Cemetery is the resting place for approximately 950 Park City pioneers. Come and learn more about its past and its future. Hear about the creation of the Glenwood in 1885 by an association of Park City’s fraternal organizations, the later abandonment, and the 1980’s restoration by the few but dedicated members of the Park City Historical Society. See photos of the early Glenwood, the damage done during the years of neglect, and the restoration work which continues today. Find out about recent discoveries and plans for the future.
You will also learn about the people in the Glenwood. During the early mining days of Park City, many people came from all over the world to seek their fortunes and help build this town. Life was very tough in those days with hardship, suffering and heartbreak. You will be introduced to some of the Glenwood residents and hear their stories. This lecture will provide a background of early burials in the Park City area and give you a glimpse of what life was like during the early mining days. It is intended to add a new dimension to your appreciation of life in Park City by learning about those people who walked our streets more than 100 years ago.
Barbara Martz has lived in Park City since 1973. She has been a member and volunteer with the Park City Museum and Historical Society for 30 years and currently serves on the Board of Trustees. Her college bachelor’s degree is in history, and she’s never lost interest in the days of yore. She loves to visit historic places and research historic events and people because she’s always wanted to be a time traveler.

Aerial Mining Trams and Ski Lifts lecture given by Mark Danninger
2024-11-13 17:00 - 18:00
Park City Museum will host a lecture called Aerial Mining Trams and Ski Lifts given by Mark Danninger on Wednesday, November 13th, 2024, from 5-6 p.m. held at the Park City Museum Education and Collections Center located at 2079 Sidewinder Drive. More information can be found at www.parkcityhistory.org.
Aerial mining tram development in the late 19th century dramatically improved ore and mining supplies haulage in rugged and remote mining districts across the western U.S. and Canada. The Park City mining district was one of many mining areas that benefited from this new technology with three operational systems by the mid-1920’s. Several decades after aerial mining trams were a common sight in mountainous mining districts, the technology was adapted to the growing sport of recreational skiing in many of the same mining communities. The development and use of aerial mining trams and the adaptation and significant influence this had on the ski industry we know of today will be explored.
Mark Danninger is a Mining Engineer who graduated from Montana Tech in Butte, Montana with 30 years’ experience in the mining and chemical processing sectors. He is currently a semi-retired consultant and a student of historic mining and railroading who also enjoys skiing and snowboarding.

Reading Black Bear Behavior lecture given by Michael Rutter
2024-12-04 17:00 - 18:00
Park City Museum will host a lecture entitled Reading Black Bear Behavior given by Michael Rutter on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, from 5 – 6 p.m. at the Park City Museum Education and Collections Center located at 2079 Sidewinder Drive. More information can be found at www.parkcityhistory.org/events.
A fair amount of mythology surrounding black bears is not accurate. They are not psychotic blurs of fang and claw, nor are they Disney caricatures. Rather, black bears are highly intelligent apex predators—even if 85% of their diet is plant matter. It’s important to understand that their behavior is mostly predictable, not random. Knowing how to “read a bear” will make the woods a safer place. These animals are complicated, intelligent, problem-solving creatures. Curiously, during an encounter, a black bear treats us as if we were another bear. They assess our intentions and our status in the ursine hierarchy. Are we dominate, sub-dominate, aggressive, or passive? Using vocal and body language cues, even pantomiming, they reflect their own intentions and expect us to reply in kind.
Michael Rutter is an award-winning author and a wildlife photographer. He spends several months a year doing field research on grizzly and black bears. His outdoor essays and articles have been published from Yale University to Outdoor Life. He’s written forty books and textbooks. Michael is an adjunct professor of English at BYU, a Christa McAuliffe Fellow, and an AT&T Scholar.

Edward Ferry Park City’s Capitalist lecture given by Sandy Brumley and Michael O’Malley
2024-12-11 17:00 - 18:00
Park City Museum and Friends of Ski Mountain Mining History will host a lecture called Edward Ferry Park City’s Capitalist given by Sandy Brumley and Michael O’Malley on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 from 5-6 p.m. held at the Park City Museum Education and Collections Center located at 2079 Sidewinder Drive. More information can be found at www.parkcityhistory.org.
Edward P. Ferry was among the earliest arrivals to Park City in 1873. Unlike many of the city’s heroes, he arrived with substantial family wealth which he expertly parlayed into an even larger fortune. Ferry and his partners obtained the title to the city’s townsite and attempted to sell lots to the miners and merchants who already occupied the land. This precipitated The Red Hot Riot, one of the first major fracases in this wild west town.
He was the central character in a group that has been called “The Michigan Bunch.” We’ll follow his exploits within The Marsac Companies, through his development of the Crescent, Woodside, Mayflower and Silver King Mines. He was ultimately declared mentally incompetent and was sued by his family members for the manner in which he used the family wealth. Litigation ultimately made its way to the U.S. Supreme Court, and set precedent for case law concerning using estate funds.
A mountain host and hiking guide at Deer Valley and museum volunteer, Michael O’Malley has been a student of Park City history since his first ski trip here in 1980. He is a frequent contributor to the “Way We Were” column in the Park Record. He is a member of Friends of Ski Mountain Mining History. A mountain host and hiking guide at Park City Mountain Resort, Sandy Brumley is a descendent of iron miners in Minnesota and an avid student of Park City History. This will be the sixth lecture in a series of presentations he has made for the Museum. Sandy is a member of Friends of Ski Mountain Mining History and a hike leader in the summer for the Museum.

Secrets of the Greatest Snow on Earth lecture given by Jim Steenburgh
2025-01-08 17:00 - 18:00
Park City Museum will host a lecture called Secrets of the Greatest Snow on Earth given by Jim Steenburgh on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 from 5-6 p.m. held at the Park City Museum Education and Collections Center located at 2079 Sidewinder Drive. More information can be found at www.parkcityhistory.org.
Utah has long claimed to have the Greatest Snow on Earth—the state itself has even trademarked the phrase. In this talk, University of Utah Atmospheric Sciences Professor Jim Steenburgh (a.k.a. “Professor Powder”) provides an insider’s view of Wasatch weather, exposing the myths, explaining the reality, and revealing how and why Utah’s powder lives up to its reputation. Drawing on material from his book, Secrets of the Greatest Snow on Earth, now in its second edition, Steenburgh also provides a meteorological guide to mountain weather and snow climates around the world, a deep dive into the remarkable avalanche history of Little Cottonwood Canyon, and a look at the fate of skiing in a warming world.
Jim Steenburgh is a professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Utah with teaching and research interests spanning mountain weather and climate, winter storms, and weather analysis and forecasting. He is a Fellow of the American Meteorological Society and a recipient of the University of Utah Distinguished Teaching Award. He led the development of numerical and statistical forecast systems for the 2002 Olympic Winter Games and served as a Fulbright Scholar at the University of Innsbruck in 2019. Known as “Professor Powder” on the social media platform X, Steenburgh’s passions for meteorology, snow, and skiing are abundantly evident in his book Secrets of the Greatest Snow on Earth, now in its 2nd Edition, and his popular blog Wasatch Weather Weenies, which has attracted more than 5 million page views from snow and mountain weather enthusiasts.

FOSMMH Mining History Ski Tour
2025-01-10 09:45 - 12:30
THIS TOUR HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO CURRENT MOUNTAIN CONDITIONS.
We invite you to join the Friends of Ski Mountain Mining History for a mining history ski tour of Park City Mountain Resort to learn about our preservation projects – both current and past! On this tour you will visit stabilization projects that we have completed as well as learn about our rich mining history and our efforts to save the Silver King and Thaynes mine complexes. Here are the details for the tour:

For tours beginning before 1pm, you will need a paid parking reservation at Park City Mountain or take public transit to the base area.
This tour is not for beginners as it contains runs on green and blue slopes, but no black diamonds.
The tour will take 2 to 2.5 hours and we will plan for a restroom stop.
Bring your Epic Pass. Thanks to Park City Mountain and EpicPromise, we will provide those who do not have an Epic Pass a complimentary lift ticket.

If you would like to join us for this free ski tour please RSVP on this page with your email address. As we approach the date of the tour you will be emailed a welcome along with the location of where and when to meet.
On behalf of our all-volunteer committee, thanks for helping us save this important part of our mining history.
Regards,
Sally Elliott & Donald Roll

Ghosts of the Past: Unearthing Utah’s Mining History Through Abandoned Mines lecture given by Stuart Burgess
2025-01-15 17:00 - 18:00
Park City Museum and Friends of Ski Mountain Mining History will host a lecture called Ghosts of the Past: Unearthing Utah’s Mining History Through Abandoned Mines given by Stuart Burgess on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 from 5-6 p.m. held at the Park City Museum Education and Collections Center located at 2079 Sidewinder Drive. More information can be found at www.parkcityhistory.org.
Dive into the hidden stories of Utah’s mining history as we explore abandoned mines that have long been forgotten. This lecture will shed light on the rich heritage of Utah’s mining industry, offering unique insights gained from firsthand underground explorations of these historical sites.
Stuart Burgess is a seasoned expert in both the history and future of the mining industry, with a career that spans over a decade of active involvement in mineral exploration and mining. His journey in the industry began through his work with Burgex Inc. and Mojave Underground, where he played a pivotal role in numerous mineral exploration and mining projects across the United States. Stuart’s hands-on experience in hundreds of projects has solidified his reputation as a thought leader, bringing innovative services and forward-thinking ideas to the Burgex team.
Beyond his professional achievements, Stuart has been deeply involved in preserving and promoting Utah’s mining history since 2007. He has led underground abandoned mine tours that offer unique insights into the state’s rich mining heritage and has become a sought-after speaker on Utah mining history. His expertise has been recognized at prominent venues, including the Mining History Association and the Utah Heritage Foundation. Stuart’s commitment to historical preservation is further demonstrated by his candidacy for the Utah Board of State History and his lifetime membership in the Utah Historical Society. His extensive personal collection of mining history books and artifacts underscores his dedication to both the historical and technical aspects of mining.
As the Chairman and Co-Founder of Burgex Inc., Stuart continues to push the boundaries of the industry, combining his deep historical knowledge with innovative approaches to modern mineral exploration. His work not only honors the legacy of the past but also paves the way for the future of mining.

FOSMMH Mining History Ski Tour
2025-01-26 13:15 - 15:30, 2025-02-11 13:15 - 15:30, 2025-02-23 09:45 - 12:30, 2025-03-13 09:45 - 12:30, 2025-03-30 13:15 - 15:30
We invite you to join the Friends of Ski Mountain Mining History for a mining history ski tour of Park City Mountain Resort to learn about our preservation projects – both current and past! On this tour you will visit stabilization projects that we have completed as well as learn about our rich mining history and our efforts to save the Silver King and Thaynes mine complexes. Here are the details for the tour:

For tours beginning before 1pm, you will need a paid parking reservation at Park City Mountain or take public transit to the base area.
This tour is not for beginners as it contains runs on green and blue slopes, but no black diamonds.
The tour will take 2 to 2.5 hours and we will plan for a restroom stop.
Bring your Epic Pass. Thanks to Park City Mountain and EpicPromise, we will provide those who do not have an Epic Pass a complimentary lift ticket.

If you would like to join us for this free ski tour please RSVP on this page with your email address. As we approach the date of the tour you will be emailed a welcome along with the location of where and when to meet.
On behalf of our all-volunteer committee, thanks for helping us save this important part of our mining history.
Regards,
Sally Elliott & Donald Roll

CANCELED-Olympic History of Park City lecture given by Tom Kelly
2025-02-12 17:00 - 18:00
LECTURE HAS BEEN CANCELED.

The Last Passenger Train to Park City-All Aboard! lecture given by David Nicholas and Stuart Stanek
2025-02-27 17:00 - 18:00
Park City Museum will host a lecture called The Last Passenger Train to Park City-All Aboard! given by David Nicholas and Stuart Stanek on Thursday, February 27, 2025 from 5-6 p.m. held at the Education and Collections Center located at 2079 Sidewinder Drive. Please note the change of day for this lecture. More information can be found at www.parkcityhistory.org.
February 1971 witnessed the last passenger train “forever” to Park City. The lecture chronicles the circumstances underpinning this event, Park City railroad’s history, the evolution of Ski Trains (both nationally and locally), the demise of intercity passenger service, and the birth of Amtrak. Besides vintage photographs depicting the town’s passenger train activity, we have images from people who rode the last passenger train. Please join us!
David Nicholas serves on the Board of the Park City Museum, is interested in local history, and frequently contributes to the “Way We Were” series. Also, he conducts periodic lectures and historic hikes. His particular interests include but are not limited to Park City’s transportation history and local plane crashes.
Stuart Stanek is a forty-year broadcasting veteran. He managed one hundred and twenty-five radio stations in twenty-five different markets across the country. He served as a general manager and a regional President for iHeart Radio which is the nation’s largest broadcaster. He was involved in all facets of the business including sales, programming, operations, and marketing. He is married to Ann Crooks and they have lived in Park City for thirty-five years.

Queen of the Soiled Doves: Mother Urban lecture given by Sandy Brumley
2025-03-05 17:00 - 18:00
Park City Museum and Friends of Ski Mountain Mining History will host a lecture called Queen of the Soiled Doves: Mother Urban given by Sandy Brumley on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 from 5-6 p.m. held at the Education and Collections Center located at 2079 Sidewinder Drive. More information can be found at www.parkcityhistory.org.
Prostitution was a common feature in Wild West towns. By the turn of the century, city fathers began to seek ways to control the trade and consolidate the brothels into neighborhoods such as The Stockade in Salt Lake City.
Park City had its own red-light district called “The Row,” which was located along the north side of Deer Valley road in 16 separate “cribs” presided over for more than 20 years by a woman who came to be known as Mother Urban. Who was this woman of mystery and how did she come to be called Mother? Come learn more about Park City’s Mother Urban. Sandy will be bringing in a special guest for the lecture.
A mountain host and hiking guide at Park City Mountain Resort, Sandy Brumley is a descendent of iron miners in Minnesota and an avid student of Park City History. This will be the fifth in a series of presentations he has made for the Museum. He is a hike leader for the Museum and a member of Friends of Ski Mountain Mining History.

The Oregon Trail lecture given by Dorian DeMaio
2025-03-12 17:00 - 18:00
Park City Museum will host a lecture called The Oregon Trail given by Dorian DeMaio on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 from 5-6 p.m. held at the Education and Collections Center located at 2079 Sidewinder Drive. More information can be found at www.parkcityhistory.org.
“Westward Ho!” was the cry of hundreds of thousands of pioneers who traveled the Oregon Trail to seek a better life. Park City resident and pilot, Dorian De Maio, who previously presented his exploration of the Lewis and Clark Trail and Mountain Men era, once again uses his airplane to follow the emigrants west in this third chapter of “How the West Was Won.” Come join us to learn of the struggles and hardships of these intrepid men and women on the Oregon Trail!

Beer Bottles and Cartridges: Archaeology of Fort Douglas in Salt Lake City lecture given by Christopher Merritt
2025-04-02 17:00 - 18:00
Park City Museum will host a lecture called Beer Bottles and Cartridges: Archaeology of Fort Douglas in Salt Lake City given by Christopher Merritt on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 from 5-6 p.m. held at the Education and Collections Center located at 2079 Sidewinder Drive. More information can be found at www.parkcityhistory.org.
After 162 years, Fort Douglas is a fixture of Utah’s communities, and while we know much about its operational history and the lives of famous people, there is much to still uncover. With such a deep history, many pieces of Fort Douglas’ history stay hidden under the ground, waiting for an archaeologist (or a backhoe!) to expose it to sunlight again. Over the past thirty years, archaeologists have explored many areas of the post’s history, whether for the 2002 Olympics or as part of research endeavors. With each new discovery we learn more about this unique piece of Utah history.
Christopher Merritt has been a professional archaeologist for over 20 years, working with the State of Utah for over 12 years, and is now the State Historic Preservation Office. He received a Ph.D. from the University of Montana, and he has worked in many western states focusing on the combination of history and archaeology, to share new stories of the past.

Great Salt Lake Crossroads: Collapse or Comeback? by Jake Dreyfous from Grow the Flow
2025-04-09 17:00 - 18:00
Park City Museum will host a lecture called Great Salt Lake Crossroads: Collapse or Comeback? given by Jake Dreyfous from Grow the Flow on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 from 5-6 p.m. held at the Education and Collections Center located at 2079 Sidewinder Drive. More information can be found at www.parkcityhistory.org.
Across the globe, saline lakes are collapsing due to human overconsumption of water, leading to long-term devastation to the health, economy, ecology, and culture of the adjacent communities. Out of more than 100 of these lakes across the globe, no community has ever successfully saved their saline lake. Without immediate and sustained intervention, Great Salt Lake—the largest saline lake in the western hemisphere—faces the same fate.
Great Salt Lake’s disappearance is not a distant future. It is our present.
What is the future of Utah’s economy in a dust ridden Salt Lake Valley? Where will 12 million migratory birds travel when the ecosystem collapses? What of our beloved Greatest Snow on Earth? All these questions address what Utah stands to lose if Great Salt Lake disappears. But, what do we stand to gain, if we become the first community to save their saline lake? Explore these questions and the mysteries of Great Salt Lake with Jake Dreyfous, Managing Director of Grow the Flow.
Grow the Flow is a political advocacy non-profit harnessing the political and public will to restore Great Salt Lake by empowering citizens, identifying non-partisan solutions, and leading collaborative efforts with NGOs, the private sector, community members, institutions, and government leaders to get water to the Lake.
Jake Dreyfous is a fifth-generation Utahn and holds a degree in environmental studies and biology from Middlebury College. He is a passionate birdwatcher, waterfowler, skier, and fly-fisherman. He has worked for The Nature Conservancy of Utah, the Woodwell Climate Research Center’s community science initiative Science on the Fly, Save the Bay, and the Utah Rivers Council. Jake works as the Managing Director of Grow the Flow to ensure future generations of Utahns can enjoy Great Salt Lake and its ecosystem, without the threat of its loss.

The Land is Alive: Indigenous Views on Nature lecture given by Darren Parry
2025-05-07 17:00 - 18:00
Park City Museum will host a lecture called The Land is Alive: Indigenous Views on Nature given by Darren Parry on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 from 5-6 p.m. held at the Education and Collections Center located at 2079 Sidewinder Drive. More information can be found at www.parkcityhistory.org.
Darren Parry is the former Chairman of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation. Darren serves on the Board of Directors for Utah Humanities and the PBS Utah. He attended the University of Utah and Weber State University and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Education. In 2024, he received an Honorary PhD in Education from Utah State University. Darren is the author of “The Bear River Massacre, A Shoshone History” and teaches in the Environmental Humanities department at the University of Utah. He lectures around the country on Native American issues surrounding history and Indigenous views related to sustainability. He recently gave a lecture at the University of Copenhagen and spoke about Indigenous views to Climate and Environment. His passions in life are his wife Melody, 7 children and 17 grandchildren. His other passion is his Tribal family. He wants to make sure that those who have gone before him are not forgotten.

Preserving Utah’s Cemeteries lecture given by Amy Barry
2025-05-21 17:00 - 18:00
Park City Museum will host a lecture called Preserving Utah’s Cemeteries given by Amy Barry on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 from 5-6 p.m. held at the Education and Collections Center located at 2079 Sidewinder Drive. More information can be found at www.parkcityhistory.org.
Utah’s first cemetery was established in Salt Lake City in 1847. As the population spread throughout the state so did the need for burial grounds. Most Utah communities still maintain their cemeteries that date back to the mid to late 1800s.
The efforts to preserve those cemeteries has focused on repairing the historic stones. Well- meaning people attempted to repair these older stones but had no knowledge of proper methods and products. It wasn’t until the last 20 years that we can benefit from scientific research that studied effects of different products and chemicals on the stone. We now can utilize this knowledge in efforts to preserve our historic headstones. These stones have many stories to tell.
Amy Barry manages the Utah Cemeteries Program within the State Historic Preservation Office. In this position she oversees Cemetery Preservation efforts, administers a grant for cemeteries, manages a database of burials of over 700,000 records and maintains a map of cemeteries and burial sites throughout the state. Amy is driven by preserving our past. Amy conducts workshops with the public and cemetery personnel to teach proper methods for cleaning, resetting and repairs. Amy also has a lab/workshop in the SHPO office where she tackles more difficult restorations on stones for cemeteries throughout the state. Restoration work adheres to preservation guidelines and techniques. The cemeteries program manager has been leading preservation of headstones within Utah since 2019. Her work has given her an excuse to spend a lot of time in cemeteries and she enjoys talking about preservation with anyone that will listen.
In her personal life Amy has been a strong advocate for community. She served on the Sugar House Community Council for 9 years, founded the Sugar House Farmers Market, chaired on the Salt Lake City Parks, Natural Lands, Urban Forestry and Trails Advisory Board and currently serves on the Salt Lake City Planning Commission. She has a MS from the University of Montana in Environmental Studies and another MS from the University of Utah in Political Science & Public Administration. Amy has published in the Association of Gravestone Studies quarterly publication and presented at the American Institute for Conservation conference.

Historic Home Tour 2025
2025-06-21 10:00 - 14:00
On June 21, 2025, we celebrate history with our Historic Home Tour! Held from 10am to 2pm we will feature homes on upper Main Street, Daly Avenue, and Swede Alley. We will be set up at Treasure Mountain Inn to sell tickets and check-in all visitor. Ticket sales will end at 1pm to allow enough time to visit the homes!
Join the Park City Museum as we showcase some of Park City’s most beautiful and interesting historic homes for this one-day only special event. Discover how today’s residents make creative use of these small historic miners’ cottages.
Tickets are required and can be pre-purchased or bought on the day. To purchase tickets, please click here.

Glenwood Cemetery Tour
2025-06-24 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-06-26 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-07-01 10:30 - 12:00
Glenwood Cemetery Tours 2025
Park City Museum will be giving tours of the Historic Glenwood Cemetery located at the end of Silver King Drive on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. from June 24th to September 11th. We have also added two Saturday dates this year including July 19th and August 9th from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., and three evenings including Monday, July 7th, Wednesday, July 23rd, and Thursday, August 21st all starting at 6 p.m.
Discover the history of the Cemetery and those residents who are buried there. Please register for a tour at www.parkcityhistory.org. Tours will be $15 per person. Please meet at Glenwood Cemetery by the gate, bring a water bottle, wear sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes. Parking will be on Silver King Drive near the Cemetery. If you have any questions, please contact Diane Knispel education@parkcityhistory.org or call 435-574-9554.

New Park Avenue walking tour for members on June 27 with Jane Perkins- FULL!
2025-06-27 10:00 - 11:30
If you are a member and would like to join us on the hike, please contact Diane Knispel, at education@parkcityhistory.org with the following information:
• Names of people going on the hike.
• Email address associated with your membership.
• A contact phone number (preferably a cell phone that you will have with you morning of the hike).
If you are not a member and would like to join us for a hike, please register as a member on our website at https://parkcityhistory.org/membership. Once you are registered, please contact Diane Knispel with the information needed that is listed above. Thank you!
I will send you a confirmation email closer to the time with the place to meet and parking information.
Walking tour of Park Avenue with Jane Perkins
Please join us as we explore Park Avenue’s charming history on a walking tour with Jane Perkins that will feature unique and special homes, churches, and schools leading to the transportation hub of our historic mining town. This brand-new tour will start at 10am, then ride the free Trolley to the top of Main and wander downhill from St. Mary’s Church to High West Distillery. Estimated time 1.5hrs.

Lower Dear Valley Hike for members with David Nicholas-FULL
2025-06-28 10:00 - 12:30
HIKE IS FULL. WAITLIST ONLY FOR THIS HIKE.
On Saturday June 28, 2025 The Park City Museum will host a “walking” lecture of an area known today as “Lower Deer Valley”. David Nicholas will be your tour guide. We will walk the Deer Valley loop. This is not a strenuous hike – we’ll be on sidewalks. However, please be mindful of sun protection, hydration and nourishment as you may need this on the 2.5 hour time trek.
We’ll explore the following topics: theories on how Deer Valley received its’ name; the mines associated with lower Deer Valley – the Queen Esther, the Park City Consolidated (Park Con), the Constellation, and the Judge Mine Smelter (and its’ relationship to the Snake Creek Drain Tunnel and landmark water rights legal battles); the history of recreation including the creation of “Snow Park” (1936), Deer Valley’s first ski resort, horse racing, motorcycle races, baseball and of course Deer Valley’s “second” ski resort; and the area’s railroad infrastructure.

Music for the Mines Fundraiser
2025-07-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Pendry Park City, 2417 W High Mountain Road, Park City, UT, 84098
We are excited to invite you to join us for an evening of music and entertainment at our second annual “Music For the Mines Dueling Pianos” featuring Rich Wyman and Killer Keyz on July 2nd at 6:00 p.m. The party will be happening at the Pendry Hotel in Park City, and we can’t wait to see you there!
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“Music For the Mines” Dueling Piano show is a one of a kind experience that promises to be a night to remember. Rich and Killer Keyz will be performing your favorite songs and taking requests all night long, creating a fun and interactive atmosphere for everyone to enjoy. All proceeds will go towards the Friends of Ski Mountain Mining History project to save the Thaynes mine complex.
So grab your friends, and your favorite song requests and come and join us for a fantastic evening of music, laughter, and good company. We guarantee you won’t want to miss out on this unforgettable experience! Open bar and heavy appetizers!
A BIG THANK YOU to The Pendry Park City for hosting us, to Russian River Vineyards for providing the wine and to Rich Wyman and Killer Keyz for donating their time!!!
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