Berthoud Historical Society

The Berthoud Historical Society (BHS) is an educational non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization dedicated to preserving and presenting the history of the town of Berthoud, the Little Thompson Valley area, Colorado and the surrounding region. We accomplish our mission by: maintaining the Little Thompson Valley Pioneer Museum and the McCarty-Fickel Home; preserving historic structures; collecting applicable archival material; publishing papers; collecting; conserving; exhibiting; and interpreting appropriate artifacts and reproductions; developing and presenting a variety of educational programs for schools and the general public; and placing local history into a regional, national, and international context.

Mission Statement

The Berthoud Historical Society believes that it is essential to discover, interpret, and preserve the history of the town of Berthoud, the Little Thompson Valley area, Colorado and the surrounding region to enable current and future residents to learn about the area’s original and ongoing development. The Society will establish and maintain museum properties, build creative exhibits, and hold meetings and activities for the education and recreation of its members and visitors.