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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Except for special events or scheduled tours, the historic park is closed for public visitation until May 2, 2026. Please see below.
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 2026
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
The New Bathroom and Visitor Center Facility
Is going to become a reality this summer. Final steps in signing a construction contract and securing insurance is in process. The South Platte Valley Historical Society is committed to preserving local history and providing meaningful educational experiences for the public. To continue fulfilling this mission, we are developing a new Visitor Center that will include five fully equipped restrooms to accommodate the growing number of guests and program participants. This project represents an important step in improving accessibility, comfort, and overall visitor experience. We welcome community support as we work to create a facility that reflects the quality and care our historic site deserves. If you would like to help support this effort click on the image of the new facility to access an online donation page.
Come on out and see this very interesting presentation. The public is welcome. See what the South Platte Valley Historical Society is all about.
Heritage Fair -- May 2, 2026
Lancaster Mountain Man University & Rendezvous -- May 18-24, 2026
Independence School -- Summer Historical Classes coming in June 2026
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