Mexican American History Project Greeley

Event Details

Department

Historic Preservation

Event Type

Museums & History

Description

History comes alive with The History Hour series!

On Thursday, August 14 at noon, the Greeley History Museum, 714 8th Street, will host a presentation of "Our History. Our Voice. The Mexican American History Project of Greeley."

The book captures the personal stories and community contributions of Greeley's Mexican American residents. Emma Pena-McCleave, project founder and co-coordinator Maria Sanchez, PhD, will present the work, which brings local family stories and community history to life.

Free and open to the public. Registration is not required.

Mexican American History Project Greeley

The Mexican American History Project Greeley was established to tell the story of Mexican American intellectual, economic, and cultural impacts for the benefit of the Greeley community at large. They are documenting a complete rich Mexican American history and will be publishing a book in the coming months. For more information, including information about events and donations, please see their website at mahpg.org.

Remaining History Hour 2025 Schedule

• August 14: Mexican American History Project Greeley by Emma Pena McCleave, Daniel Reyez and Dr. Maria Sanchez
• September 18: Colorado Water Law at 150: The State Constitution of 1876 and Greeley’s Role in Western Water Policy by Dr. Michael Welsh
• October 16: From the Journey of Many to I by Tony Arguello

For more information, email Betsy Kellums at the Historic Preservation Office at betsy.kellums@greeleygov.com or call 970-350-9222.