Centennial Village Museum celebrated history, community and Colorado pride at its Centennial Celebration, held from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at Centennial Village Museum, 1475 A Street, Greeley.
The event commemorated Centennial Village Museum’s 50th anniversary while also celebrating Colorado’s 150th anniversary on Colorado Day. Guests enjoyed an afternoon of history, entertainment and family-friendly activities as the museum marked this milestone with the community.
The celebration featured food trucks, live music, hands-on crafts and activities. A range of community partners were on hand to help celebrate, including:
- The Davis Family Farm
- The Ginger Cat
- High Plains Library District
- Friends of the Greeley Museums
- High Plains Chautauqua
- The Northern Colorado Lace Guild
- City of Greeley Recreation
- City of Greeley Water and Sewer
Visitors had the opportunity to explore the village, share memories and discover the stories that have shaped Greeley and Northern Colorado through the years.
Admission prices: Adults 18-59, $8; youth 7-17, $6; children 6 and under, free; seniors (60+), $6; Greeley Museums for All (SNAP/EBT/ETC), free; family (3-5 members), $20.
Centennial Village Museum
Centennial Village opened during the nation’s bicentennial in 1976. The museum preserves and interprets American western heritage in the Colorado high plains region. The village contains more than 35 historic buildings on eight acres, including some of Weld County’s oldest structures.
Some of the highlights include:
- The Original Weld County Courthouse
- A working blacksmith shop
- Historic homes and farm buildings
- Rattlesnake Kate’s House
- A one-room schoolhouse
- The Weld Centennial Church
For more information, visit greeleymuseums.com, email [email protected] or call 970.350.9220.
