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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Notice: Starting immediately (May 31), the South Platte Valley Historical Park will now be open to the public for normal, non-event visitation only on Saturdays and Sundays from May 1 to Oct 31.
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Special Civil War Event
The South Platte Valley Historical Society in conjunction with the Castle Rock Civil War Unit will be having a Civil War encampment on July 27, 28, and 29, 2018. Click below to see the flyer for details. This is a special event.
Schedule of Donelson House teas for 2018
Independence School Summer Sessions
The flyer and registration form for the Independence School Summer sessions is now available.
Bird Walks at the Historic Park
May 26 and June 9th: 8:30 AM
Birding at the Fort! Join experienced birder Davis for a leisurely stroll in the riparian area between the Fort and the South Platte River to see what birds have arrived for the summer. We should see and identify 30-40 species, and maybe learn a little about the life of a migrant songbird. Bring binoculars, a bird book, a hat and maybe mosquito repellent. Meet at the Fort at 8:30 a.m.. Kids welcome, but don’t bring your dog. Contact us for further Information.
The South Platte Valley Historical Society in conjunction with the Castle Rock Civil War Unit will be having a Civil War encampment on July 27, 28, and 29, 2018. Click below to see the flyer for details. This is a special event.
Schedule of Donelson House teas for 2018
Independence School Summer Sessions
The flyer and registration form for the Independence School Summer sessions is now available.
Bird Walks at the Historic Park
May 26 and June 9th: 8:30 AM
Birding at the Fort! Join experienced birder Davis for a leisurely stroll in the riparian area between the Fort and the South Platte River to see what birds have arrived for the summer. We should see and identify 30-40 species, and maybe learn a little about the life of a migrant songbird. Bring binoculars, a bird book, a hat and maybe mosquito repellent. Meet at the Fort at 8:30 a.m.. Kids welcome, but don’t bring your dog. Contact us for further Information.
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 Prices:
SPVHS Members: FREE Adult (18 to 60): $4.00 Senior (60+) & Military (with ID): $3.00 Youth (6 to18): $2.00 5 and under: FREE Active Military: FREE with ID or uniform |
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