Second Annual Victor Heritage Days
Courtesy of Sue Kochevar
Victor Heritage Society announces their Second Annual Victor Heritage Days, Sept. 6-7 in historic Victor.
The event begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6 with a first time ever “Show and Tell” at Pinnacle Park Plaza (behind Black Monarch Hotel). Participants are encouraged to share their knowledge of the memorabilia/historical artifacts they have acquired from Victor or the Gold Camp District. Come hear the stories, the history, and the lore. A picnic lunch will be provided in the Plaza immediately following at 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The popular Historic Home and Building Tour will take place within the city from 1–4 p.m. Tickets for this event can be purchased at Twin Flame Gallery (102 S. 4th) and the Victor Artists’ Co-Op (southeast corner of 2nd and Victor Ave). A docent-guided interior tour will be provided at all the selected sites. Specific locations and addresses will be announced on https://www.victorheritagesociety.com/ and on Facebook.
On Sunday, Sept. 7 at 10 a.m. there will be a free Victor Walking Tour of downtown. The tour will have a special emphasis on the citizens who not only lived but helped form the history in Victor. All participants will meet in front of Victor City Hall to start the tour. The walk will end at 11 a.m. in Wallace Park to dedicate the newly placed walking tour sign and the historic Washington school bell by the Teller County WWII Memorial.
At 1 p.m. on Sunday, La Jean Greeson will be presenting “Gillett and Cameron, the Entertainment Towns of the Gold District” at the Cripple Creek Heritage Center (9283 South Highway 67, Cripple Creek). Greeson is the creator, administrator and historical researcher of the very popular Facebook site “My Obsessions, Family History and Victor Colorado.” She is also an active board member for the Victor Heritage Society.
For more details of all scheduled events visit the Facebook Page at Victor Heritage Society or https://www.victorheritagesociety.com/. You can also email victorheritagesociety@gmail.com.
The 2026 Victor Heritage fundraising calendars will be available throughout the event for a donation of $10.00. The calendar spans 13 months from January 2026 through January 2027. The calendar features 14 high-resolution historical photos of Victor and the surrounding Mining District.
While in town, check out Victor’s merchants, museums and eateries located in the designated National Historic District. Take a little trip and step back in time. If you decide to stay over there are several lodging accommodations available.
All proceeds from this event will benefit sponsored activities of the Victor Heritage Society nonprofit.



