Barney Ford House Museum
The Victorian home of Barney Ford, a former slave turned entrepreneur, telling the story of civil rights during the gold rush era.
Barney Ford was once enslaved before becoming a prominent hotel owner in Colorado and a civil rights activist. Completed in 1882, this Victorian-style cottage has been restored with period furnishings, and its exhibits trace his life and the early social history of Breckenridge. Managed by the Breckenridge Heritage Alliance, it charges a low admission fee or accepts voluntary donations. It sits on the east side of Main Street and is within easy walking distance.
Opening hours
Seasonal; approx. 11:00–15:00
Nearby sights
- Breckenridge Main Street Historic District
- Isak Heartstone Troll
- BreckConnect Gondola
- Breckenridge Ski Resort
- Country Boy Mine
- Mohawk Lakes
- Blue Lakes
- Sapphire Point Overlook