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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Please back check here periodically. Based on the current national health crisis the opening of the historic park to the public on May 2 has been postponed. Opening of the park will be based on the latest state and national guidance.
Heritage Fair scheduled for May 2 has been cancelled.
Heritage Fair scheduled for May 2 has been cancelled.
Scout Groups, send your inquiries to scouts@spvhs.org
Also Check our Facebook page for the latest updates
Latest News
SPVHS Cancellations
April 6, 2020 SPVHS Membership Meeting
April 11, 2020 Docent Training
April 14, 2020 FLMLC Meeting
April 20, 2020 Board Meeting
May 2, 2020 Heritage Fair
June 19, 2020 Civil War Event
May 2, 2020 Opening of the Historic Park to be Announced depending on latest COVID-19 guidance.
April 11, 2020 Docent Training
April 14, 2020 FLMLC Meeting
April 20, 2020 Board Meeting
May 2, 2020 Heritage Fair
June 19, 2020 Civil War Event
May 2, 2020 Opening of the Historic Park to be Announced depending on latest COVID-19 guidance.
Independence School sessions have been set
The Independence School sessions have been scheduled and are posted on the calendar. The Independence School registration form and flyer have been posted. Go to the Independence School page by clicking here.
Donelson House Teas
The schedule for Donelson House Teas has been established. See the flyer by clicking here. The next tea party is set for March 21 and will be a St Patrick's Day theme.
Docent Training -- To be rescheduled for a future date
Be sure to check the calendar to see what meetings or events are scheduled
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The South Platte Valley Historical Society is going to have a Barn Raising
SPVHS is in the process of raising funds to build 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. |
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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 (18 to 60): $4.00 Senior (60+) & Military: $3.00 Youth (6 to18): $2.00 |
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