White-Plumb Farm Learning Center

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, White-Plumb Farm Learning Center is a Colorado Centennial Farm— run by the same family for over 100 years before it was donated to the City of Greeley Museums! The property was settled in 1881 by Civil War Veteran Charles White as a turn of the century tree claim. The agriculture fields utilize a flood irrigation system.

Historic Property Information

Congress enacted the Timber Culture Act of 1873, a follow up to the Homestead Act. Through the Timber Culture Act, homesteaders could qualify for an additional 160 acres of land if they planted at least 1/4th of the property with trees. By the time Charles A. White established his tree claim in 1881, only ten acres of trees were required to be planted. White planted ash and cottonwood trees bordering each side of his property.

The home originally cost $2,500 and was designed by Bessie Smith, Greeley’s first female architect.

The family raised farm animals and grew alfalfa, sugar beets, seed potatoes and beans, and other vegetables on the farm.

In 1983, the descendants of Charles White donated 2.5 acres of the original tree claim to the City of Greeley for historical, cultural and museum use. Today, the property is being used as a public park and for rentals.

 

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Greeley Museums
In 1952 and 1953, Greeley’s Weller Lumber Company offered stylish home plans like "The Bishop" or "The Belair." But in the Atomic Age, you might also have been thinking about building a fallout shelter in the backyard. In fact, in 1962, Greeley families were encouraged to build their own fallout shelters. Come learn about a backyard shelter in Greeley that measured just 8 feet by 8 feet where a family of four expected to live for up to two weeks after a nuclear blast. Visit the Greeley History Museum’s "13-Minute Warning: Weld County in the Atomic Age” and explore how the American Dream and nuclear fears lived side-by-side in Weld County. Learn more at: cityofgreeley.trumba.com/13-Minute-Warning-Weld-County-in-the-Atomic-Age-Exhibit-Opening/E1806927...Photo Credits: 2001.10.0010 and 2001.10.0011, City of Greeley Museums, Permanent Collection ... See MoreSee Less
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Wrap up Baby Animal Days with a wagon ride and celebration of local flavors at Farm to Table Sunday! Meet the animals, take a wagon ride (weather permitting), learn about farm-fresh food, and enjoy a Taste of Greeley—featuring Farmer’s Market vendors. It’s the perfect Sunday outing for families, foodies and farm fans!Join us today, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets available at the door, or you can register ahead of time at app.amilia.com/store/en/City-of-Greeley/shop/programs/109287. Centennial Village Museum is located at 1475 A Street, just west of Island Grove Park. ... See MoreSee Less
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Today at Centennial Village Museum’s Baby Animal Days will be so much fun! Try out historical games, explore crafts and take a wagon ride (weather permitting)!It’s “Udder to Butter” day, and you can learn about how butter was made the old-fashioned way – and try your hand at churning it yourself! Come join the fun from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Learn more: cityofgreeley.trumba.com/Baby-Animal-Days/E181062674?date=20250421‼️Note‼️ Greeley’s Spring Clean Up Days will happen at the same time as Baby Animal Days on Friday, April 25, and Saturday, April 26. To avoid Spring Clean-Up lines on those days, take 11th Ave to A Street. There, traffic directors will help steer you to parking for Baby Animal Days. ... See MoreSee Less
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