Rebuilding the Past for the Future
The South Platte Valley Historical Society has a mission to preserve the history of the South Platte Valley area. The Society is creating a one-hundred acre history park on the north side of Fort Lupton with facilities dedicated to education and historic interpretation
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The South Platte Valley Historical Park is now closed for the season to public visitation. The historic park will reopen for public visitation on May 5, 2021. State guidelines for COVID-19 and group gatherings will likely be in place. See further information below.
Scout Groups, send your inquiries to scouts@spvhs.org
Also Check our Facebook page for the latest updates
Latest News
December Membership Meeting Canceled
Concerning the rise of COVID-19 CASES, the December 7, 2020 SPVHS Membership meeting has been cancelled. Please watch the website, facebook, or call a friend for current updates on meetings and events.
Moonlight Tour of the Fort -- Dec 12, 7 PM to 9 PM
Barn Raising Work Days
Barn Work Days
Most Wednesdays mornings and Saturdays (weather permitting)
Lunch is provided Saturdays
Please send an email to barn@spvhs.org so we can plan for lunch.
Most Wednesdays mornings and Saturdays (weather permitting)
Lunch is provided Saturdays
Please send an email to barn@spvhs.org so we can plan for lunch.
The Historic Post & Beam Barn Progress
The Barn is raised and starting to look like a finished barn. The volunteer work crews have been adding more siding to the barn wings and placing roof joists in place in preparation for the roofing.
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South Platte Valley Historic Park Visitation
The South Platte Valley Historic Park is closed for weekend visitation until May 2021. If you are interested in visiting before May, please drop us an email to lancasterlupton@spvhs.org and we will see what can be arranged.
A $5 donation per adult (13 and up) guest is requested. Children 12 and under are free.
A $5 donation per adult (13 and up) guest is requested. Children 12 and under are free.
Donelson House Teas
The schedule for Donelson House Teas has been established. See the flyer by clicking here. The next tea party is scheduled for Saturday, December 19, 2020 and will be an Ugly Sweaters Tea Party. Due to COVID we will again be in the Rendezvous Room in the Fort so we can social distance between parties. For more information see the TEAS page. Please watch the SPVHS Facebook page for updates.
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The South Platte Valley Historical Society is raising a barn
SPVHS is building a 19th Century style post & beam barn reminiscent of those on farms and ranches throughout the agricultural areas of the South Platte Valley. Go to the Farm Barn page on this website under the Historic Park menu to learn more, or click HERE to go to that page. Donations to complete this project are appreciated. |
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Visit the Society's South Platte Valley Historical Park - Lupton's Fort and the South Platte Valley Settlement
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Hours of Operation( normal, non-event hours) are from May 1 to Oct 31
Saturday: 10 AM - 4 PM Sunday: 10 AM - 4 PM |
Historic Park Admission:
SPVHS Members: FREE Visitor donations to support the society are welcome. Suggested donations are: Adult (13 +): $5.00 Youth (12 and below): Free |
Directions
Northwest of the city of Fort Lupton off of Highway 85. The historical park is 1/4 mile West of Highway 85 off of County Road 141/2. Turn right onto Historic Park Way.
Address: 2001 Historic Park Way, Fort Lupton, CO 80621
Northwest of the city of Fort Lupton off of Highway 85. The historical park is 1/4 mile West of Highway 85 off of County Road 141/2. Turn right onto Historic Park Way.
Address: 2001 Historic Park Way, Fort Lupton, CO 80621
- 9 miles west of Interstate 76 on Highway 52
- 10 miles east of Interstate 25
- 30 miles from the Denver International Airport (DIA), Denver, Boulder, and Greeley
- Less than one hours drive north of most locations in the Denver Metro area