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Convicts Build Loveland to Greeley Road

by Katie Ross | Aug 16, 2021 | Blog

In the early 20th Century, Americans became ardent supporters of “good roads movements,” as the age of the automobile had arrived. Convict labor built 1,000 miles of Colorado roads by 1915.

The Importance of Pets

by Museum Admin | Feb 8, 2021 | Blog

Greeley residents now, and in times past, seem to have an equal interest in and attachment to the animals, or pets, that share their homes. The Greeley Tribune of Greeley’s early years mentions pets in competitions, as problems, and as trends.

A Cautionary Tale ~ Part 1

by Museum Admin | Apr 22, 2020 | Blog

As the coronavirus pandemic continues in its unrelenting strangle-hold on people’s lives, from the confines and comforts of home, I recalled a program I researched and presented years ago about the Spanish influenza epidemic in Greeley and Weld County.

Homeward Bound – Lyrical Lessons in Keeping Distance, Keeping Faith and Stayin’ Alive

by Museum Admin | Apr 15, 2020 | Blog

The spread of the novel coronavirus has created a global crisis that requires courage, creativity, and compassion. Greeley’s 21st century citizens are “pandemic pioneers” as everyone adapts to restrictions, survives hardships, and like Nathan Meeker 150 years ago, patronize home.

Hibbs Clothing Store: An Early Successful Business

by Museum Admin | Mar 1, 2020 | Blog

Harry Hibbs arrived in Greeley with a dream to own the finest and largest men’s apparel store in Northern Colorado.

Traditions of New Year’s Past

by Museum Admin | Jan 1, 2020 | Blog

New Year’s gifts were popular during the 1870-90 era in Greeley, and some were elaborate or unusual.

Oasis on the Plains: Mapping Through Weld County’s Water Rights

by Museum Admin | Sep 18, 2019 | Blog

Cartography, or mapmaking, has been an important part of human history, even since ancient civilizations. Whether you use them to explain and navigate the world, or to make decisions about where to go, maps are critical tools that have endless capabilities.

Innovation with the Fascination

by Museum Admin | May 1, 2019 | Blog

Explore over 100 years of photographic history of Northern Colorado through the work of father and son photographers Lew and Denny Dakan.

2017 Potato Day Festival Scheduled for Saturday, September 9

by Museum Admin | Aug 30, 2017 | Press Release

FOR RELEASE — Have a “spud-tacular” good time at the Friends of the Greeley Museums’ annual 2017 Potato Day celebration, held Saturday, Sept. 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Centennial Village Museum. The museum, located just south of Island Grove Regional Park in Greeley, is known for its historical buildings, demonstrations and tours.