Video of an Interview with Ohrt Yeager - Zeke's Bar
Join Victor’s Last Call at Zeke’s: chili, beer, live music, and a 1999 video interview that captures miner legend Ohrt Yeager. Reserve early—seating is limited and the $20 ticket includes a screening and an engraved pint glass.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
Minimal—this is a seated cultural event with short walks between venues; basic mobility recommended
Wildlife
History
Victor was shaped by the Cripple Creek-Victor gold rush; the area’s underground mining boom defined local culture through the 19th and 20th centuries, and Yeager’s interview preserves a late‑20th‑century voice from that era.
Conservation
Support local museums and avoid touching artifacts; preserving historic buildings and oral archives helps keep Victor’s mining heritage accessible for future visitors.
Victor Lowell Thomas Museum
Video of an Interview with Ohrt Yeager - Zeke's Bar
The Victor Lowell Thomas Museum preserves and interprets the history of Victor, Colorado, with a focus on the area's mining heritage and local stories. Located in the heart of Victor, the museum serves as a starting point for guided experiences and educational programming. The museum operates guided walking tours introduce visitors to the city's historic streets, alleys, and notable sites. One highlighted offering is the "Stranger Side of Victor," a one-hour guided tour that departs from the museum and weaves through Victor's streets and alleys; advance reservations are highly recommended. The museum presents "Spirits of Sunnyside," a guided walking tour of a nearby historic cemetery that explores the lives and legacies of pioneers who shaped the area.
Museum exhibits, archival materials, and interpretive signage support the guided tours, giving visitors historical context before and after walks. Guides lead tours that focus on mining history, settlement patterns, and community development in and around Victor. The museum's role as tour origin and local repository of historical information helps connect visitors to primary stories and places tied to Victor's past.
The Victor Lowell Thomas Museum partners with local historians and uses documented sources in exhibits and tours. Programming is designed to be educational and accessible to history enthusiasts, researchers, and casual visitors. Advance booking is recommended for the Stranger Side of Victor tour; other experiences may have limited capacity. For those planning a visit to Victor, the museum provides an on-site introduction to the town's historic character and the people who built it.
Location
Victor, Colorado
Museum located in Victor's downtown
Typical Length
1 hour (Stranger Side)
One-hour guided city tour
Guided Tours
2 tours
Walks led from the museum
Local History
Mining heritage
Focus on Victor's pioneer era
Reserve the Stranger Side of Victor in advance and join Spirits of Sunnyside to explore local history with a guided walking tour.
Reserve online
Seating is limited; book in advance to guarantee a seat for the museum screening and to collect your engraved pint glass.
Arrive early
Check in at least 10 minutes before the screening time at 298 Victor Avenue to find seating and avoid delays.
Dress for elevation
Bring a light jacket—spring afternoons at elevation can flip from sun to breeze quickly.
Carry cash and ID
Some vendors and small events still prefer cash; bring ID if you plan to consume alcohol at the Last Call.
Light jacket
Protects against sudden breeze at elevation during outdoor portions of the event.
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Camera or smartphone
Capture vintage signage, candid portraits, and museum exhibits during the screening.
Comfortable shoes
Victor’s short streets and uneven sidewalks reward sturdy, comfortable footwear.
ID and small cash
Needed for age verification and purchases at the Last Call or nearby vendors.