The St. Vrain Historical Society, Inc.

The St. Vrain Historical Society, Inc. Historic preservation and education of the City of Longmont and the St. Vrain Valley.

Old Mill Park will be closed to the public today 5/30 until 2:00 p.m. for scheduled maintenance
05/30/2026

Old Mill Park will be closed to the public today 5/30 until 2:00 p.m. for scheduled maintenance

Please be advised that Old Mill Park will have adjusted hours this weekend due to private events.• Friday, May 22 — The ...
05/22/2026

Please be advised that Old Mill Park will have adjusted hours this weekend due to private events.

• Friday, May 22 — The park will close early at 3:30 PM for a private event.

• Saturday — The park will reopen during regular operating hours (10am-6pm)

• Sunday, May 24 — The park will be closed all day for a private event.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

For information regarding rentals of Old Mill Park for private events, please contact the St. Vrain Historical Society office at 303-776-1870.

05/18/2026

From the Times-Call photo archive via Longmont Museum: “Sam Litzenberger, right, puts sod around a newly planted rose bush on the grounds of Hover Home. Above, Litzenberger is joined by Lu Peterson, Barbara Hyde and Mary Blue as they…

Thank you to everyone who attended this year’s Strawberry Festival! 🍓 We are so grateful to our wonderful dealers, our i...
05/18/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended this year’s Strawberry Festival! 🍓 We are so grateful to our wonderful dealers, our incredible volunteers, and everyone who came out to support the event. Your enthusiasm and support made the festival a huge success! A special thank you to Longmont Dairy and Georgia Boys BBQ - Longmont for generously donating the whipping cream and BBQ sauce for our café — we truly appreciate your support.
Every strawberry shortcake enjoyed and every bit of support helps further our mission of historic preservation. Thank you for helping us preserve and celebrate history in our community! We can’t wait to see you again at Pumpkin Pie Days on October 10–11, 2026 at the Boulder County Fairgrounds! 🥧

❄️ Brrr… Old Mill Park is taking a snow day! Due to the cold and snowy weather, the park will be closed. We’ll reopen as...
05/05/2026

❄️ Brrr… Old Mill Park is taking a snow day! Due to the cold and snowy weather, the park will be closed. We’ll reopen as soon as the weather turns beautiful again—stay warm and we’ll see you soon!

Thank you for a successful Pioneer Days 2026!We’ve just wrapped up another incredible year of Pioneer Days, where 990 s...
05/02/2026

Thank you for a successful Pioneer Days 2026!

We’ve just wrapped up another incredible year of Pioneer Days, where 990 students from 23 different schools had the opportunity to explore Old Mill Park and experience what life was like for pioneers in the St. Vrain Valley. This year’s program was a wonderful success, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the support of so many dedicated individuals.

A heartfelt thank you to all of our amazing volunteers who helped bring history to life: Andrea Linn, Arianne Noble, Brenda Crowe, Connie Ryle Neumann, Debbie Collins, Haley Deese, Dori Mapstone, Joanne Liss, Keith Appling, Kelly Strong, Larissa Linn, Rachel Van Sambeek, and Rebecca Weihe. Your time, enthusiasm, and commitment made a lasting impression on every student who attended.

We would like to give a special shout-out to our Program Coordinator, Haley Deese, who dedicated countless days of preparation before the program even began. Her leadership and behind-the-scenes efforts ensured that everything ran smoothly from start to finish. We are also incredibly grateful to Rebecca Weihe for stepping in as Assistant Program Coordinator.

Finally, we extend our sincere thanks to The Braly Family Foundation for their generous grant support. Because of their continued commitment, we were able to keep Pioneer Days free and accessible for local schools, helping us reach students across our community.

We are so grateful to everyone who made Pioneer Days 2026 such a meaningful experience, and we look forward to continuing to inspire future generations through the rich history of our community.

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🌿 Old Mill Park is OPEN for the 2026 season! 🌿237 Pratt Street, Longmont, COWe’re excited to welcome you back for anothe...
05/01/2026

🌿 Old Mill Park is OPEN for the 2026 season! 🌿
237 Pratt Street, Longmont, CO

We’re excited to welcome you back for another great season at the park. Join us daily from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM to enjoy everything Old Mill Park has to offer!

Please keep in mind:
• The park may occasionally be closed for private events or maintenance
• We do our best to post any closures here on our page—so be sure to keep an eye out for updates
• You can always call our office Monday-Friday at (303) 776-1870 to verify if the park is open before heading out.

Old Mill Park is a private park maintained by the St. Vrain Historical Society. We have a donation box on-site, and contributions are always appreciated to help us preserve and care for this special place.

We can’t wait to see you this season! 🌞

Today in Longmont history 🏛️Longmont was founded in 1871 by the Chicago-Colorado Colony. At the same time, a nearby sett...
01/07/2026

Today in Longmont history 🏛️

Longmont was founded in 1871 by the Chicago-Colorado Colony. At the same time, a nearby settlement called Burlington (founded in 1860) was physically moved and absorbed into the new townsite, including entire buildings. On January 7, 1873, the town was officially incorporated and named Longmont.

Today marks: 153 years since Longmont became an incorporated town in 1873--just two years after Longmont was founded 1871.

From relocated buildings to a fully incorporated city, Longmont didn’t just grow, it literally picked itself up and moved forward 💙

Source and picture credit: https://bouldercountyopenspace.org/i/history/chicago-colorado-company/

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1309 Hover Street
Longmont, CO
80501

Telephone

(303) 776-1870

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