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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.

Vår Historia - Our Newsletter Archive

Vår Historia was created March 2016 and is published bi-monthly. These newsletters are filled with historical stories and short biographies.  Current and all past issues are available to read or download through this link. Please click the logo to enter the page.

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 / Hospitality    
  • Betty Amos    Programs / Hospitality
  • Elly Ostlind    Director
  • 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 and your history, thank you!

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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

7/14/2026

The Real Ike - Fact and Fiction

7:30pm

402 North First St, Lindsborg, KS.

Event Details

7/14/2026

The Real Ike - Fact and Fiction

Presented by Mark Teasley.

7:30pm

402 North First St, Lindsborg, KS.

9/8/2026

Kansas Horse Thieves

7:30pm

402 North First St, Lindsborg, KS.

Event Details

9/8/2026

Kansas Horse Thieves

Presented by John Burchill

7:30pm

402 North First St, Lindsborg, KS.

11/10/2026

250 Years of the American Domesticated Turkey

7:30pm

402 North First St, Lindsborg, KS.

Event Details

11/10/2026

250 Years of the American Domesticated Turkey

Presented by Frank "Bob" Reece

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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