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 is open for Public Visitation until Oct 31.
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Lancaster Restoration Rendezvous, Memorial Day Weekend
This rendezvous was originally held to support the reconstruction of Fort Lancaster or as it is also know, Historic Fort Lupton. The Tallow River Trappers of the South Platte Valley Historical Society (SPVHS) continue to support this rendezvous to help fund the ongoing maintenance of the SPVHS Historic Park. Come out to camp (in period correct camp and clothes) or just visit. Click here Lancaster Restoration Rendezvous Flyer to get more information.
June Members Meeting will be on June 3.
The presentation will be by Bill Crowley on an in-depth history of the Independence School and the Donelson Farm House. Both structures are located in the South Platte Valley Historic Park.
Independence School -- First Summer School Session Starts June 17!
The flyer and registration form for the 2019 series of the Pioneer School Summer Sessions have been posted. Under the menu Events:Annual Events: select Pioneer School Summer Sessions. Or, click here - Pioneer School Summer Sessions
See hours and location by scrolling down.
Lancaster Restoration Rendezvous, Memorial Day Weekend
This rendezvous was originally held to support the reconstruction of Fort Lancaster or as it is also know, Historic Fort Lupton. The Tallow River Trappers of the South Platte Valley Historical Society (SPVHS) continue to support this rendezvous to help fund the ongoing maintenance of the SPVHS Historic Park. Come out to camp (in period correct camp and clothes) or just visit. Click here Lancaster Restoration Rendezvous Flyer to get more information.
June Members Meeting will be on June 3.
The presentation will be by Bill Crowley on an in-depth history of the Independence School and the Donelson Farm House. Both structures are located in the South Platte Valley Historic Park.
Independence School -- First Summer School Session Starts June 17!
The flyer and registration form for the 2019 series of the Pioneer School Summer Sessions have been posted. Under the menu Events:Annual Events: select Pioneer School Summer Sessions. Or, click here - Pioneer School Summer Sessions
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