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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Except for special events or scheduled tours, the historic park is closed for public visitation until May 2026. Please see below.
Historic Park
Public Visitation Days and Hours
The South Platte Valley Historic Park will be open for Public Visitation the first and third weekend of each month, May to October 2026
The South Platte Valley Historic Park will be open for public walk-in visitation on the first and third weekend of each month, May to October. Visitation hours will be from 10 AM to 4 PM on each Saturday and Sunday of those weekends.
Check back to this Home Page, Latest News (below) for the latest information or look at the SPVHS calendar for any specific activities or events that may be happening.
Check back to this Home Page, Latest News (below) for the latest information or look at the SPVHS calendar for any specific activities or events that may be happening.
Also Check our Facebook page for the latest updates
Scout Groups, send your inquiries to [email protected]. Note: The historic park is available again for scout camping for 2025.
Latest News
Christmas Holiday Gathering is coming up -- December 6
This year's Christmas Hoiiday get together at the South Platte Valley Historical Society's historic park is being hosted by the Tallow River Trappers, the Society's living history department.
Frozen Toes Rendezvous is happening in February
Upcoming Events:
Time to Renew your Membership
As the end of the year approaches it is time to renew your membership. It is now easy to do that online. From the website menu select Membership Page:Renew Membership.
Visit the Society's South Platte Valley Historical Park - Lupton's Fort and the South Platte Valley Settlement
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The Historic Park is open the first & third weekend of each month from May to October.
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