Events at the new Fort Lupton Updated June 3, 2010. This web site is not 'official' and is not provided by the South Platte Valley Historical Society and the information here may be incorrect. For 'official' information, check the South Platte Valley Historical Society web site. If that web site does not help, call or email them (not me). See SPVHS contacts. Visit the new Fort Lupton As of May 2010 you can visit the new fort two days each week, Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 9 or 10 AM to perhaps as late as 3 PM as construction is underway. You can see all the Fort and shop at the Trade room. This schedule may change in future. Your Event The new fort can be rented for your meeting or occasion, with food catering available. The fort, though not yet entirely complete, has a large meeting hall and kitchen, and is an unusual and interesting place to visit. It is especially suitable for historical or geneology groups, or anyone seeking a unique setting. Contact the South Platte Valley Historical Society Special Events Coordinator (email specialevent@spvhs.org) for details and availability, or see contacts. Rendezvous, Encampments, and Dinners The Tallow River Trappers in conjunction with the South Platte Valley Historical Society holds several rendezvous throughout the year at the rendezvous site west of the Fort (see map). . The largest are Lancaster's and Trapper's Days. Note: For public visitors to rendezvous, note that many rendezvous ending on Sunday (or whatever is the last day scheduled) generally have few or no special activities on the last day. Some traders may be open, but Sunday or the last day is the day to pack up. There is public parking for all events on the east side of the rendezvous site, reached by one gate west of "Historic Place" drive. You can walk between the parking, rendezvous, and Fort in 5 minutes, over the footbridge. The Fort may or may not be used at any event. Frozen Toes in February Lancaster's Rendezvous in late May. See the flyer for the 2010 Lancaster Restoration Rendezvous: CLICK HERE Trapper's Days Rendezvous the weekend in September after Labor Day 2010 dates September 10-12       For information, call 303-838-1240 Hunters' Widows' Rendezvous in September, the weekend after Trapper's Days. 2010 dates September 17-19       For information, call 720-200-3084 Hot Iron Rendezvous This event takes place in October at the new Fort Lupton. This is a teaching/learning event for blacksmithing and Dutch oven cooking. 2010 dates October 8-10       For information, call 303-960-6850 Colonial Encampment This event is for "colonials:" civilian and military, French & Indian war, and long hunters. As always, the public is welcome, but everyone must wear pre-1800's attire after 6PM. 2010 dates October 22-24       For information, call 303-452-6512 See the flyer for the 2010 Colonial Encampment: CLICK HERE Turkey Basters A real old fashinoned Thanksgiving for SPVHS members, the first full weekend in November. At the rendezvous site, of course. Heritage Fair At the South Platte Valley Historical Society's annual Heritage Fair you will see living history re-enactors from many historical periods. The 2010 Heritage Fair will take place on May 1, 2010. Additional information regarding the event can be found here. The Heritage Fair is held on the grounds of the new Fort Lupton. For more information call 303 857 4474. "See historic demonstrations from weavers, spinners, blacksmiths, tanners, leatherworkers, and other historic crafts. See and talk to Roman Legionnaires, Vikings, Revolutionary War, Mountain Men, Early Western Explorers, Civil War, Buffalo Soldiers, Charros, World War II soldiers, and other living history Reenactors. Visit a 1830's Fur Trading Fort site, an 1860's Farm House and a 1870's one room School. Shoot a Black Powder Rifle, throw a tomahawk, have fun with historic kids games, and participate in other craft and skills demonstrations. Learn about history in a fun and exciting way. Enjoy refreshments and foods of the past."