South Platte Valley Historic Park

South Platte Valley Historic Park The South Platte Valley Historical Society has a mission to preserve the history of the South Platte Valley area.

Historic Park along the South Platte Platte River -includes 1836 Historic Fort Lupton(replica); restored 1850's Trappers Cabin; 1860's Schoolhouse & Donelson House. 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

Reminder! Join us Monday night at 6pm for a special presentation on Rattle Snake Kate. Please see the flyer below for ...
05/31/2026

Reminder! Join us Monday night at 6pm for a special presentation on Rattle Snake Kate. Please see the flyer below for all the details. Hope to see you all there!

The Lancaster Mountain Man University program is open to the community, and we invite you to join us for an immersive lo...
05/14/2026

The Lancaster Mountain Man University program is open to the community, and we invite you to join us for an immersive look at early frontier life. Participants will learn traditional skills, explore the tools and trades of the mountain men, and discover how these rugged individuals shaped the history of the American West. It’s a hands‑on opportunity to connect with the past and keep our shared heritage alive.

The South Platte Valley Historical Society is proud to participate in the CCWCD Water Festival at UNC, where we are pres...
05/13/2026

The South Platte Valley Historical Society is proud to participate in the CCWCD Water Festival at UNC, where we are presenting an interactive pioneer laundry demonstration. This hands‑on activity helps students explore early water use, the challenges of frontier life, and the roots of water conservation in Colorado.

The new Visitor Center is coming to life! With the floor installed, two walls framed, and the sewer line in place, the s...
05/13/2026

The new Visitor Center is coming to life! With the floor installed, two walls framed, and the sewer line in place, the structure is on its way to to standing proudly on the site. It’s exciting to see years of planning turn into real progress.
We’re still actively fundraising to bring this project all the way to the finish line. If you’d like to support the Visitor Center, donations can be made at SPVHS.org or at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-the-construction-new-visitor-center-and-restrooms
Thank you for helping our future.

🌟 Step Back in Time This Summer! 🌟School is officially in session at the 1875 Independence Schoolhouse, and your child i...
05/12/2026

🌟 Step Back in Time This Summer! 🌟
School is officially in session at the 1875 Independence Schoolhouse, and your child is invited to experience history in the most hands‑on way.
Give them a remarkable 3‑day adventure where they’ll:
• Learn from the McCaffrey teachers
• Make butter the old‑fashioned way
• Wash laundry on a real washboard
• Create crafts
• Explore trapper life
• Tour the historic Fort
• Meet historic characters who bring the past to life
📅 Sessions (Mon–Wed, 9 AM–3 PM):
• June 8–10 CLOSED-FULL
• June 15–17
• June 22–24 CLOSED- FULL
💲 Cost: $75 per 3‑day session
📍 Location: 2001 Historic Parkway, Fort Lupton
👉 Register today!

https://www.spvhs.org/independence-school-summer-sessions.html

Give your child a summer experience they’ll never forget while supporting local history and education. We can’t wait to welcome your family to the Schoolhouse!

🌷 Wishing a very Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms, grandmothers, bonus moms, and mother‑figures in our comm...
05/10/2026

🌷 Wishing a very Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms, grandmothers, bonus moms, and mother‑figures in our community. Your love, strength, and steady presence shape the stories we cherish and the history we preserve. Today, we celebrate you — the best of mothers.

The South Platte Valley Historical Society invites our members and the wider community to a special historical presentat...
05/07/2026

The South Platte Valley Historical Society invites our members and the wider community to a special historical presentation by Tannis Bator, exploring the extraordinary life of Rattlesnake Kate.
This program will highlight Kate’s courage, her place in Colorado history, and the legacy she left behind. We welcome all who enjoy learning about the people who shaped our state’s past.

🌾 What an incredible day at this year’s Heritage Fair!We were honored to welcome the Shawn Herring Memorial Foundation t...
05/04/2026

🌾 What an incredible day at this year’s Heritage Fair!
We were honored to welcome the Shawn Herring Memorial Foundation to the park for the very first time. Several of their members joined us with their amazing teams of horses to work the ground and plant a crop—bringing history to life in the most authentic and meaningful way.
Their skill, dedication, and generosity added something truly special to this year’s event, and our visitors loved seeing horse‑powered fieldwork in action.
We are grateful for the partnership and the spirit they brought to the fair, and we look forward to building on this relationship for many years to come.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day unforgettable! 🌾🦬

We would like to extend a very special thank you to all of our volunteers, guests and visitors that made today a special...
05/03/2026

We would like to extend a very special thank you to all of our volunteers, guests and visitors that made today a special day! Heritage Fair was a great success! We hope to see you again this summer!

Come witness history in motion. Gentle giants working the soil.
05/02/2026

Come witness history in motion. Gentle giants working the soil.

Address

2001 Historic Parkway Way
Fort Lupton, CO
80621

Opening Hours

Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(303) 857-1710

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