SVHS Programs

Pioneer Days

For three weeks each spring, the Old Mill Park becomes a hands-on living history experience for over 1,000 are third-grade public and private school students. Trained Society volunteers don costumes and re-enact a day in the life of a late-1800s St. Vrain Valley pioneer. This program serves as curriculum enhancement for the St. Vrain Valley schools, and a follow-up activity booklet is distributed to all students. Scheduling is coordinated through the SVHS.

Historical Re-Enactments / Presentations

Lillian Kerr:

Carole Woolman portrays Lillian Kerr, a suffragette and worked on a national level for the passage of the 19th amendment. This program tells the moving story of this significant Colorado woman, and her successful fight for equality and the right to vote. This 40 minute program is available for interested groups of all sizes, for a donation of $50 to SVHS. To schedule an appearance for your club or organization please call the Society office.

Tours

Old Mill Park

This beautiful Longmont landmark is open daily from 10:00 am to 6:00pm, free of charge, for visitors to enjoy the gazebo, stage, picnic area, two 1860’s log cabins, and a milk house. For a $65 donation, SVHS docents in period costume will lead your group on a tour through the park and the inside of the cabins while describing pioneer life in the St. Vrain Valley. To schedule a trip back in time call the SVHS office.

Self Guided Walking Tours

Brochures for these tours are available at the SVHS Office in Old St. Stephen’s Church, 470 Main Street.

1) Main Street Landmarks
2) Third Avenue, Historic West Side
3) Thompson Park Neighborhood
4) Historic East Side

Step in Time Tours by Dori Spence

Downtown Walking Tour | Guided Tour of historic downtown Longmont. Learn of famous people and places from Longmont's past.

Saturdays - Sept 24, Nov 12| 6:30pm
Free to SVHS members

Welcome to Longmont Tea & Tour

Guided tour of many of Longmont's first residences, first library, and first park followed by tea and tour of Thompson House Inn.

Sundays - June 19, July 17 and August 21 | 5pm
For reservations and information on other tours contact
Dori at 303-775-7137 of lifeworks-dori@hotmail.com