The 2026 Historic Homes Pre-Tour Presentation
Growing Fort Collins: Architecture and the Natural World

Produced by
Poudre Landmarks
In partnership with
The City of Fort Collins

As the sister event to the Historic Homes Tour, the Pre-Tour Lecture offers an opportunity to dive deeper into the themes that bring Fort Collins’ history to life. Presented in partnership with the City of Fort Collins Historic Preservation Services, this engaging evening sets the stage for the tour with thought-provoking stories and fresh perspectives from local experts.

This year's topic : Growing Fort Collins: Architecture and the Natural World

The natural world and the built environment are all around us. Tall trees shade the city streets, a wood fence separates one backyard from the neighbors, and water flows through a ditch on its way to a nearby farm. Throughout history, nature and the built environment have interacted, changing the way we see and understand our world. Join historians Jim Bertolini and Bekah Schields to explore how architecture and design have shaped our understanding of the natural world and to gain a deeper understanding of the homes on this year's historic homes tour.

2026 Historic Homes Pre-Tour Lecture