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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
  • Julie-Ann Neywick    Director
  • Betty Amos     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. 1st St., Lindsborg, KS.,  

Messiah Lutheran Church, Fellowship Hall

5/13/2025

Civil War in Kansas

7:30pm

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8:30pm

402 North 1st, Lindsborg, KS.

Event Details

5/13/2025

Civil War in Kansas

The state that helped start the war.

Presented by Dr. Merle Hodges.

7:30pm

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8:30pm

402 North 1st, Lindsborg, KS.

7/8/2025

Elmwood Cemetery, Lindsborg

7:30pm

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8:30pm

402 North 1st, Lindsborg, KS.

Event Details

7/8/2025

Elmwood Cemetery, Lindsborg

Unlock the mysteries of the people both buried there, and moved there.

Presented by Judy Pilewski.

7:30pm

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8:30pm

402 North 1st, Lindsborg, KS.

9/9/2025

The History of Bee Keeping

7:30pm

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8:30pm

402 North 1st, Lindsborg, KS.

Event Details

9/9/2025

The History of Bee Keeping

Presented by Erik Peterson.

7:30pm

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8:30pm

402 North 1st, Lindsborg, KS.

11/11/2025

Lindsborg Old Mill and Swedish Heritage Museum

7:30pm

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8:30pm

402 North 1st, Lindsborg, KS.

Event Details

11/11/2025

Lindsborg Old Mill and Swedish Heritage Museum

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

Presented by Lenora Lynam and Ti...

Event Details

7:30pm

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8:30pm

402 North 1st, Lindsborg, KS.

Stay in Touch

Learn more about our upcoming events, fundraisers, and more!

Frequently asked questions

Please reach us at smokyvalleyhistory@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

The mission of Smoky Valley Historical Association is to preserve local heritage, including Coronado Heights and Höglund Dugout, and offer education through programs, lectures, and historical presentations.


Smoky Valley Historical Association hosts bi-monthly programs in Lindsborg, free to the public.  They are held in Fellowship Hall of Messiah Lutheran Church, 402 N. 1st Street, Lindsborg, KS.


SVHA maintains two accounts, general and Coronado Heights. Most specified donations go toward the upkeep and maintenance of Coronado Heights Park. 


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