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Wedding Customs of the Late 19th Century Examined

by Katie Ross | Dec 11, 2023 | Blog

Weddings can be perplexing and overwhelming when you consider the etiquette involved. To make matters more daunting, these social “dos and don’ts” continue to change with time. What would an acceptable wedding in Greeley have been like in the 1880s?

Greeley’s Spud Love

by Katie Ross | Dec 1, 2023 | Blog

The Union Colony of Colorado named their new town Greeley in 1870, to be a utopian agricultural community. One of their first important cash crops was the potato.

True Grit: The History and Importance of the Pawnee National Grasslands

by Katie Ross | Nov 20, 2023 | Blog

Looking back at the history of the Pawnee Grasslands and recognizing the importance of this land today, it gives the word “grit” a new significance.

The DL&NW: Chugging Towards an Abandoned Future

by Katie Ross | Nov 8, 2023 | Blog

In the early 1900s, President Charles S. Johnson and legal representative Judge John D. Milliken of the Denver, Laramie and Northwestern Railway Company (DL&NW) wished to reach Seattle, Washington from Denver by rail. Their plan was to run trains from Denver...

Tornado Alley? No, It’s Tornado County

by Katie Ross | Aug 21, 2023 | Blog

What would your answer be if asked which Colorado County has had the most reported tornadoes since 1950? Would it be a surprise to know that it is Weld County? Well, according to the National Weather Service, Weld County has seen 274 tornadoes from 1950 through 2018....

New Insights into O. T. Jackson’s Business Ventures

by Katie Ross | Jul 14, 2023 | Blog

In late November last year, a gentleman brought in five ledgers for donation. These items turned out to be a treasure trove of information about O. T. Jackson.

“Everybody and His Wife Went to Seely’s Lake”

by Katie Ross | Jun 12, 2023 | Blog

Although many locals are familiar with Seely’s (Seeley’s) Lake, few are aware of its colorful history.

Willie the trained Brahma

by Katie Ross | May 18, 2023 | Blog

My favorite offer and story thus far in 2023, came from JJ Steele, who offered items related to Willie the trained Brahma.

Centennial Village Museum Kicks Off Summer Season with Opening Weekend Event

by Aimee Freeland | May 12, 2023 | Press Release

Join Centennial Village Museum for its opening weekend event, Centennial Celebration, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 26 and Saturday, May 27 at 1475 A Street. Explore the museum's grounds, tour historical buildings, and watch high plains living demonstrations....

Celebrating Greeley’s Trees

by Katie Ross | Apr 24, 2023 | Blog

Greeley’s dedication to its trees stems from the Union Colony’s earliest days.

Year: 2023