Healy House Museum & Dexter Cabin — Attraction in Leadville

My husband and I went during business hours this past Saturday. No one was in the gift store and a woman came to the front and asked if we could be helped. We asked about taking a tour of the house, and she advised it was by appointment only. Of course, we asked if we could make an appointment, but she said that she was "very busy" and was working "things" out. Mind you, there was not another soul in the building. We were told we could pay $3 each to view the exhibits room only and were not given any opportunity to make an appointment for a tour. We drove from northern Colorado to Leadville just to see the house, so this was very...

What a beautiful experience.This is a must see and was the highlight of our trip to Leadville! Julie, is more than a tour guide, she is a docent who teaches you as you tour, it’s like living history through her. She’s a wealth of information about the entire home, and all the occupants, and their day-to-day lives! Beautifully preserved the hour tour flew by. Dexter’s cabin is also incredibly historical, very interesting about town founder who is a big part of Colorado’s history, beautifully presented. If you’re traveling to Leadville, this is a must! Thank you Julie, for all your insight and your love of keeping...

By far, my favorite museum/ historical site in all of Leadville! The preservation of artifacts is probably the best I've Ever seen. They tried to get as many original items as possible and the restoration of the building is very impressive. Tour guide, Julie, was excellent - so knowledgeable & accomodating. She was even willing to guide me through some rooms after the tour and answer all my extra questions. She also gave recommendations of other local historical sites. If you visit any historical sites, this should be at the top of your list....