Travel back in time when when Aspen was a booming silver mining town! In 1894, Smuggler Mine, right in town, produced the world's largest silver nugget. It weighed 2054 lbs. ! So put on a hard hat, and take a 1 1/2 hour tour of the mine, that goes back in 1200 ft.

Tours at : 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m Round trip transportation will be provided.

Prepaid reservations only: Send $30 and a self addressed stamped envelope to Alliance for Historical Preservation, , PO Box 592, Frisco CO 80443 by Sept 25. Note which tour time you prefer. 9, 11 or 1.

Tickets are non refundable, but you may resell them or give them away if you are unable to attend. AHP is a 501(c) 3 so it can also be a donation.

Directions: Smuggler Mine, located in Smuggler Mountain, overlooks the town of Aspen from the east. Driving directions from downtown Aspen: Heading east on Main Street, take a left on Neal Street at the point where Main Street deadends at Original Street. Take your second right onto King Street, drive about a quarter mile, then take a right onto Park Circle. Follow this road; Smuggler Mine will be on your left.