News Releases
Greeley History Museum Hosts Free, Community Event Featuring “Stories from the Field”
The Greeley History Museum invites community members to an impactful, storytelling event, “Bittersweet Harvest: Stories from the Field,” from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7 at the Greeley History Museum, 714 8th St. Event speakers, Mario Gonzalez and Carmel Solano,...
“ReFashioned” Exhibit Explores the Creative Reuse of Repurposed Objects at Greeley History Museum
Greeley History Museum’s newest exhibit, “ReFashioned: Giving Objects a Second Life,” celebrates the creative reuse of objects and the resourcefulness of past Weld County residents through a diverse selection of artifacts sourced from the City of Greeley Museums’...
Centennial Village Museum Launches Hands-On Historical Programs During Month of August
Centennial Village Museum launches three Saturdays of historical workshops from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. August 13, 20, and 27 at 1475 A Street. Visitors can practice heritage activities, like the basics of woodworking, historical games, and hand loom weaving. Recommended...
Pets N Popsicles Delivers Sweet Treats to Beat the Heat at Centennial Village Museum
Stay cool with sweet treats at Centennial Village Museum’s annual Pets N Popsicles event, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 5-6 at 1475 A Street. Guests receive a popsicle with each ticket purchase, $4 per person for ages three and up. For more ticket details, visit...
Meeker Home Museum Reopens for Select Summer Dates
Greeley’s first official museum, the Meeker Home Museum, reopens for public tours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the second Saturday of the month in June, July, and August at 1324 9th Avenue. Standard museum admission prices apply, listed online at greeleymuseums.com. Home to...
Centennial Village Museum Kicks Off Summer Season with Opening Weekend Event, Centennial Celebration
Join Centennial Village Museum for its opening weekend event, Centennial Celebration, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 28 at 1475 A Street. Explore the museum's grounds and historical buildings, watch live demonstrations of late-1800s, early 1900s high plains...
Greeley History Museum Exhibit Sheds Light on the Largest Guest Worker Program in U.S. History, “The Bracero Program”
“Bittersweet Harvest: The Bracero Program, 1942-1964,” an exhibit detailing the journey of Mexican migrant workers during and after WWII, opens at the Greeley History Museum May 5. In this exhibit, visitors follow in the footsteps of the braceros as they left their...
Baby Animal Days Return to Centennial Village Museum Ahead of Summer Season
Centennial Village Museum opens its gates once again for Baby Animal Days, taking place 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 15-16 and 18-24 at 1475 A Street. Historically drawing more than 4,000 visitors across the region, Baby Animal Days celebrates the return of spring by...
Greeley History Museum Main Gallery Renamed in Honor of Late Historian Peggy Ford Waldo
The City of Greeley Museums’ staff announces the renaming of the Greeley History Museum’s main gallery to the Peggy Ford Waldo Gallery in honor of the late historian. Museum staff and Ford Waldo’s family participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at a private reception...
‘Museum at Twilight’ Event Offers Evening Access to the Greeley History Museum
FOR RELEASE: The Greeley History Museum, 714 8th St., continues evening hours on the second Thursday of the month. Museum at Twilight is a special event from 4-8 p.m. that offers visitors opportunities to explore the galleries and enjoy light refreshments. The next...