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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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 2025
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
Heritage Fair is Coming on May 3rd, 2025
Be sure to welcome the opening of our visitation season that begins with our annual Heritage Fair: Heritage Fair will be held on Saturday, May 3rd. The park will also be open for public visitation on Sunday, May 4th. This begins our season when the South Platte Valley Historic Park will be open the first and third weekends of the month for public visitation.
Monthly Members Meeting -- May 5, 2025 -- Public Welcome.
Lancaster Rendezvous and Mountain Man University coming May 18-26, 2025!
In the Spring of the year at Lupton's Fort Lancaster trade fort, the buffalo hides and other furs were loaded on the backs of mules and into wagons for the trip back to the eastern markets in Missouri country. Come celebrate this time by participating in or visiting our Lancaster Rendezvous and perhaps learn some mountain man skills at the Mountain Man University.
2025 Independence School program.
The Pioneer School Program at the historic Independence School at the South Platte Valley Historic Park will be taking reservations for the summer program. Register your child early to ensure they will be able to participate in this historical experience. Click HERE to access the REGISTRATION FORM.
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