News Releases
“Black and White in Black and White” Exhibit Reveals Dignity, Hope of African Americans in Early 20th-Century America Opening at Greeley History Museum Feb. 17
FOR RELEASE: In 1965, 16-year-old Doug Keister acquired 280 glass plate negatives, originally found at a local garage sale. He immediately made prints from some of the plates, revealing powerful, early 20th-century portraits of African Americans in Lincoln, Nebraska....
Friends of the Greeley Museums present a John Fielder multi-media show with photographs, beautiful music, and history in Monfort Concert Hall at UCCC November 3
FOR RELEASE: John Fielder, Colorado’s premiere photographer, will project on a 30-foot screen photographs from his latest book project “Weld County: 4,000 Square Miles of Grandeur, Greatness & Yesterdays” at 7 p.m. Nov. 3. An Evening with John Fielder, held at the...
‘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...
May History Brown Bag on Zoom – Black Pilot Participation in World War I
FOR RELEASE: In celebration of Historic Preservation Month this May, Greeley’s Historic Preservation Commission will sponsor a special History Brown Bag presentation noon, Thursday, May 27. George Junne, Ph.D., a University of Northern Colorado (UNC) Professor and...
Pieces of Home: Supporting the Troops Past and Present – Online History Brown Bag
FOR RELEASE: The City of Greeley is presenting “Pieces of Home: Supporting the Troops Past and Present” from noon to 1 p.m., April 22. This webinar is part of the History Brown Bag Series. Participants are encouraged to log in to the webinar a few minutes early for...
Greeley History Museum Reopens April 1
FOR RELEASE: In March 2020, the Greeley History Museum closed in response to COVID-19. Since then, staff worked to prepare for reopening the museum for the community. City officials announce the Greeley History Museum will reopen...
“War Comes Home: The Legacy” Exhibit Opens at the Greeley History Museum April 1
FOR RELEASE: The exhibit “War Comes Home: The Legacy” opens April 1 through Sept. 25, 2021 at the Greeley History Museum, located at 714 8th St, in historic Downtown Greeley. The public can access the exhibit during museum normal business hours Thursday through...
“War Comes Home: The Legacy” Comes to the Greeley History Museum Exhibition Features Correspondence Revealing How War Changes Lives, Families, Communities
FOR RELEASE: The new exhibition “War Comes Home: The Legacy” will be open Spring 2021 through August 21 at the Greeley History Museum, 714 8th St.; however, the date could change due to COVID-19. Combined with local artifacts from the City of Greeley Museums’...
City of Greeley Online Time Capsule Opening October 22
FOR RELEASE: Greeley marks its 150th anniversary this year, and to celebrate, city officials plan to open two time capsules. Join the Greeley Historic Preservation Commission and the City of Greeley Museums as they unveil a selection of items from both capsules live...
Beyond Suffrage: 100 Years of Progress
FOR RELEASE: Greeley, CO – This year marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment going into effect, giving women the right to vote across the nation. The City of Greeley Museums will celebrate with Beyond Suffrage: 100 Years of Progress, which opens Jan. 17,...