There will be a dedication and official ribbon cutting of the “Bergman Barn Heritage Site” honoring pioneers and homesteaders in Colorado eastern plains on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Bergman’s, who built this barn in the early 1900’s, cared for the land for three generations. Barr Lake State Park has now restored the barn to honor their story.
Bergman Barn. Photo courtesy: Barr Lake State Park
At the barn there will be family friendly activities including:
- Live Raptor presentation by “Nature’s Educators.”
- Bird walks hosted by the “Bird Conservancy of the Rockies.”
- Local historians (Robin Kring and Ken Bromley) dressed in era characters as “Daisy Frink” and “Emmet Bromley” will speak on the dairy industry near Brighton and the connection to early farming in the area.
- A craft “branding” station, and kid’s arts and crafting area.
- Stage performers that will take you back in time to early homesteading on the plains.
- Photo ops station to capture memories as pictures.
- Snacks and drinks area.
- Park historians answering questions about local history of Barr Lake and Splendid Valley.
- Aim and Shoot. BB gun/air rifle station.
Sign up is required. Participants will be shuttled to the event site during staggered time windows. Select your shuttle departure time slot to get your ticket, and stay for the entire event.
Arrive anytime during your assigned 30-minute time window and stay for the entire event (ends at 1:30 p.m.) or leave when you are ready.
9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Meet us at the Boat Ramp parking area during your assigned time window to be shuttled to the Bergman Barn location.
Space is limited so if you are interested, you can sign up here.
A $10 park pass per vehicle is required to enter any State Park in Colorado, unless you have your “Keep Colorado Wild Pass” which is your annual vehicle pass purchased with your DMV annual vehicle registration.
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