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 5, 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
Annual Meeting scheduled for Feb 6th is Canceled
The 33rd Annual Meeting of the South Platte Valley Historical Society will NOT be held this year due to COVID-19.
There is an open position on the Board of Directors. If you are interested in serving on the Board, please call 303-857-1710.
In the past we have had a fundraising dinner, but this year your support for the “Buy A Bundle” of shingles for the new Post and Beam Barn will be greatly appreciated.
As we move forward through this very unusual year, we look forward to your continued support of the South Platte Valley Historical Society. To stay informed please watch for society communications on our website (www.spvhs.org), on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/spvhs.org), or call a friend to keep abreast of what is going on (or not) at SPVHS. Also, make sure that we have your up to date email address so that you will receive periodic updates that get sent out via email.
LaVon Watson, SPVHS President
There is an open position on the Board of Directors. If you are interested in serving on the Board, please call 303-857-1710.
In the past we have had a fundraising dinner, but this year your support for the “Buy A Bundle” of shingles for the new Post and Beam Barn will be greatly appreciated.
As we move forward through this very unusual year, we look forward to your continued support of the South Platte Valley Historical Society. To stay informed please watch for society communications on our website (www.spvhs.org), on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/spvhs.org), or call a friend to keep abreast of what is going on (or not) at SPVHS. Also, make sure that we have your up to date email address so that you will receive periodic updates that get sent out via email.
LaVon Watson, SPVHS President
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.
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
The Barn is raised and starting to look like a finished barn. The volunteer work crews have been adding more siding to the barn wings and placing roof joists in place in preparation for the roofing.
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YOU can be a vital part of building the Historic Post & Beam Barn.
Buy a Bundle of Shingles for the Barn. These are a stone coated steel roofing system to look like period shingles, the same that were put on the Trapper Cabin. They have a 50 -year limited warranty, 120 mile an hour wind warranty, and are high impact resistance to hail, freeze, and thaw.
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.
$350 = 1 Bundle
$175 = 1/2 Bundle
Any amount will be appreciated.
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.
$350 = 1 Bundle
$175 = 1/2 Bundle
Any amount will be appreciated.
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.
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.
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The South Platte Valley Historical Society is raising a barn
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. |
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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 (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