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Preserving Local History

Smoky Valley Historical Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to collecting and preserving historical data pertaining to the early history and settlement of our community in general and the city of Lindsborg in particular.


SVHA has helped preserve and beautify places of historical interest in the smoky valley, plus owns and maintains Coronado Heights Park and Hoglund Dugout near Lindsborg.

Lester Raymer

SVHA Board of Directors

  • Leland Nelson    President / Property Manager
  • Vince Rocco     Vice President
  • Tim Stewart     Secretary / Newsletter / Website
  • Lenora Lynam     Treasurer
  • Cathy Ahlstedt     Programs 
  • Elly Ostlind     Programs
  • Betty Amos    Hospitality
  • Julie-Ann Neywick     Director
  • Christine Rocco     Director

Our pioneers left their legacy, so can you!

Please Support Smoky Valley Historical Association!

Managing estates, bequests, and gifts through retirement plans can help our preservation to be ongoing and long-lasting. 

Please consider a donation in any amount. 

In-kind donations are also excepted. 

All donations are tax exempt, SVHA is a 501-(c)3 non-profit organization.

Your support and contributions will help SVHA further our mission, thank you!

Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

SVHA Programs

All programs are free to the public and held at 

402 N. First St., Lindsborg, KS.,  

Messiah Lutheran Church, north entrance in Fellowship Hall. 

Refreshments will be served

11/11/2025

Lindsborg Old Mill and Swedish Heritage Museum Photographs

7:30pm

402 North First St, Lindsborg, KS.

Event Details

11/11/2025

Lindsborg Old Mill and Swedish Heritage Museum Photographs

A closer look at the thousands of photographs added to the museum and shared with the public through their website.

Presented by Lenora Lynam...

Event Details

7:30pm

402 North First St, Lindsborg, KS.

1/13/2026

An Immigrant Saga - The Robert Muir Story and founding of Salina

7:30pm

402 North First St, Lindsborg, KS.

Event Details

1/13/2026

An Immigrant Saga - The Robert Muir Story and founding of Salina

Presented by Gavin Doughty.

7:30pm

402 North First St, Lindsborg, KS.

3/10/2026

Lindsborg's Connection to Bucklin, MO.

7:30pm

402 North First St, Lindsborg, KS.

Event Details

3/10/2026

Lindsborg's Connection to Bucklin, MO.

Presented by Gretchen Esping.

7:30pm

402 North First St, Lindsborg, KS.

5/12/2026

The Importance of Women in the Development of Bethany College

7:30pm

402 North First St, Lindsborg, KS.

Event Details

5/12/2026

The Importance of Women in the Development of Bethany College

Presented by Ryon Carey and Denise Carson.

7:30pm

402 North First St, Lindsborg, KS.

7/14/2026

The Real Ike - Fact or Fiction

7:30pm

402 North First St, Lindsborg, KS.

Event Details

7/14/2026

The Real Ike - Fact or Fiction

Presented by Mark Teasley.

7:30pm

402 North First St, Lindsborg, KS.

Contact Us

Please email us at 

smokyvalleyhistory@gmail.com 

if you have a question or comment.

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