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Coronado Heights 100th Anniversary in 2019!

Smoky Valley Historical Mission
The purpose of this association shall be to collect, arrange and preserve historical data, books, pamphlets and manuscripts pertaining
to the early history and settlement of our community in general and the City of Lindsborg in particular; to preserve and beautify places of
historical interest in our city and its vicinity; and to promote the study of history of our settlement and its cultural growth by
lectures and other available means.
Our Pictorial Tour
The highlight of our web site is a Photograph Tour that features both vintage and modern photos of the various
historical sites in Lindsborg and the Smoky Valley. Take the tour by clicking here: PHOTO TOUR
or for more detailed information on each historic site, click on the buttons in the left hand column or use our
drop down menu.
Coronado Heights
The Smoky Valley Historical Association owns and manages the popular Coronado Heights recreation area and historical site. General
information about Coronado Heights can be found by clicking here or on the Coronado Heights button in the left hand
colummn. The rules and regulations for the use of the Heights can be found in the Coronado Heights Use Policy.
The Smoky Valley Historical Association
Board of Directors
Tim Stewart, President
Robert Ahlstedt, Vice President
Julie-Ann Neywick, Secretary
Lenora Lynam, Treasurer
Elly Ostlind, Program Chair
Jim Malm
Leland Nelson
Christine Rocco
Chester G. Peterson - Emeritus
Contact Us
You can e-mail us at: info@lindsborghistory.org
Our mailing address is:Smoky Valley Historical Association, Inc.
PO Box 255
Lindsborg, KS 67456
Meetings
We have bi-monthly meetings held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Location has changed due to COVID-19 meeting will NOT be at Bethany Home.
Check the Program Schedule for location and directions. Program starts at 7:30 p.m. with topics of local historical interest. Come join us!
Click here for our 2020-2022 Program Schedule.
Click here for our most recent Newsletter dated February 2021.
Other Local Links of Interest
Bethany College
City of Lindsborg
Lindsborg Convention & Visitors Bureau
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS:
Anatoly Karpov International School of Chess
Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery
Old Mill Museum
Red Barn Studio
LOCAL EVENTS:
Midsummer's Festival
Svensk Hyllningsfest
Messiah Festival
Funding
Membership contributions are the SVHA's major source of on-going funding. A free-will donation in any amount will secure your
membership in the Association for the year. Memberships are renewed in the first quarter of each year.
Significant contributions are received from time-to-time, generally with a specific project in mind. A
number of local businesses, organizations, and individuals have contributed to the signage the SVHA has placed
along the Välkommen Trail, for instance. Gifts in memory of Bryce Carlson, a Bethany College graduate and
enthusiastic supporter of all things Lindsborg, and from the estate of the Lindstrom brothers, who farmed near
Falun for many years, have been set aside for the maintenance of Coronado Heights and the road leading to the
top of the hill.
Grants, such as those awarded by the Kansas Humanities Council, are also available from time-to-time to
further the mission of the SVHA.
Funding for worthwhile projects designed to preserve the rich history of the Smoky Valley and its people
are always welcomed. Please contact the Association at info@lindsborghistory.org
to share your ideas on how we can further our mission.