Celebrate old time fun and historic activities at Potato Day, sponsored by the Greeley Museums Heritage Foundation, on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Centennial Village Museum, 1475 A St. A baked potato with a choice of toppings is included with...
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Fall Hours Begin at the City of Greeley’s Centennial Village
The City of Greeleys Centennial Village shifts into its fall hours starting this week. Hours are Fridays and Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays, 12 to 5 p.m., and will continue until Centennial Villages last day of the season on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014....
Enjoy Pets n Popsicles at Centennial Village
FOR RELEASE: August 1, 2014 The Greeley Museums Pets n Popsicles event has a new venue this year (2014). Previously held at Plumb Farm, Pets n Popsicles is now at Centennial Village, 1475 A St. The event runs through August 17, from 10 to 2 p.m. Admission is $2...
Centennial Village Opening Postponed to Friday, May 2
For the safety of staff and visitors the original planned opening of Centennial Village on Thursday, May 1 has now been postponed to Friday, May 2 due to forecast of inclement weather. Staff is also cleaning wind damage at the Village from the past week. Centennial...
Historic Meeker Home Open for Tours Saturday, May 3 & 17
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 30, 2014 The 1870 Meeker Home features the fascinating story of Greeley's founding family. Follow a costumed tour guide and learn about the Meeker family's successes and heartbreaking failures on Saturday, May 3 & 17, 11 am 4 pm....
A Letter Home: First Friday Presentation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 28, 2014 Scott Chartier, member of the Colorado Military Historical Group, presents A Letter Home at the Greeley History Museum, Friday, May 2. The presentation begins at 6 p.m. in the Community Room of the museum. Free admission....
Baby Animal Days at Centennial Village, April 7 -20
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 17, 2014 The Greeley Museums is celebrating spring with young animals at the annual, Baby Animal Days event at the Centennial Village. From April 7 20, cuddly farm animals will be visiting the Village, such as goats, horses, pigs, sheep,...
The Trappers Trail: First Friday Presentation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 1, 2014 Learn the location and tales the fascinating highway of the mountain men and Indians that runs through our own backyard at the Greeley History Museum, Friday, April 4. The presentation begins at 6 p.m. in the Community Room of the...
Salt, Tallow, and Smoke: Exploring the Past through Farm to Fork Foodways
As the snow swirls and winds whip outside of the main office of the Greeley Museums, all is busy inside, especially in the kitchen. Developing more interactive offerings for our visitors takes a tremendous amount of research and trial and error. With this winters...
Conservation of Historic 1869 Letters Underway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 7, 2014 The generosity of over 70 individuals and organizations has enabled the Greeley Museums to purchase and preserve a priceless collection of 320 letters written in 1869. These letters were written by individuals from 21 states who...