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 Historic Park will be closed Oct 14th because of the forecast winter storm.

​The SPVHS Historic Park will be closed for public visitation between Oct 31 and May 1.  During this winter season, private tours  may still be scheduled depending on the weather conditions. Private events using the Rendezvous Room of the historic fort can also be scheduled.

TRT's Turkey Basters Campout is Nov 2-4.  Turkey Dinner at 2 PM on Nov 3.

Next Members Meeting is Monday, November 5

Next Donelson House Tea is Oct 20.  ​

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 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

  • 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