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 1, 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

South Platte Historical Society is having a "Garage" sale!

Mark April 24 on your calendars.  That is when SPVHS will be having a Garage/Yard sale at the Ewing Barn on the grounds of the historic park.  This event will go on from 9 AM to 3 PM. 

Members check the Members Page on the Menu

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.​

​The Historic Post & Beam Barn Progress

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 The roof has been shingled and the siding has been installed.  The barn is fully enclosed now except for the installation of windows and doors.  This has been the result of a dedicated core group plus other volunteers who have given their time and effort since last fall.  


YOU can be a vital part of building the Historic Post & Beam Barn.


Donations may be made to spvhs.org using the donation button at the top of this page or sent to South Platte Valley Historical Society, PO Box 633, Fort Lupton, CO  80621.

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.

Donelson House Teas

The schedule for Donelson House Teas has been established.  See the flyer by clicking here.  For more information see the  TEAS page.   Please watch the SPVHS Facebook page for updates. The first tea in 2021 is on Valentine's Day, Feb 20.

​Be sure to check the calendar to see what meetings or events are scheduled
The South Platte Valley Historical Society is raising a barn
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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.

Visit the Society's South Platte Valley Historical Park - Lupton's Fort and the South Platte Valley Settlement

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

  • 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