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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Heritage Fair
Come join us for the 12th Annual Heritage Fair. This event showcases re-enactors from the period of the Vikings all the way up to WWII. This event will be on May 5th.
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.
Start Planning for Lancaster's Restoration Rendezvous
May 24-28 will be when the Lancaster's restoration Rendezvous will be at the South Platte Valley Historic Park and hosted by the Tallow River Trappers. Come and kick off the summer rendezvous season. Here is a link to the flyer for this event:
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.
Come join us for the 12th Annual Heritage Fair. This event showcases re-enactors from the period of the Vikings all the way up to WWII. This event will be on May 5th.
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.
Start Planning for Lancaster's Restoration Rendezvous
May 24-28 will be when the Lancaster's restoration Rendezvous will be at the South Platte Valley Historic Park and hosted by the Tallow River Trappers. Come and kick off the summer rendezvous season. Here is a link to the flyer for this event:
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)
Wednesday: 10 AM - 4 PM 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
North of the city of Fort Lupton on Highway 85. The historical park is West of Highway 85 off of CR14 1/2.
Address: 2001 Historic Park Way, Fort Lupton, CO 80621
North of the city of Fort Lupton on Highway 85. The historical park is West of Highway 85 off of CR14 1/2.
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
