Open Weekends at Centennial Village Museum
Time
Saturday, May 23, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location
Centennial Village Museum
1475 A St
Greeley, CO 80631
1475 A St
Greeley, CO 80631
Cost
FREE
Event Details
Department
Culture
Event Type
Museums & History
Description
Celebrate Centennial Village Museum’s 50th anniversary with free themed weekends all summer long. Each Saturday and Sunday features hands‑on activities, demonstrations and opportunities to explore Greeley’s history in fun and interactive ways. From food and fashion to culture, milestones and behind‑the‑scenes museum experiences, there’s always something new to discover.
Here's what's happening each weekend!
May 23–24: Discover Cultures of Weld County – Decorations and Delicious Dishes
• Sat, May 23: Village tours and craft demonstrations highlighting cultural traditions represented in Centennial Village.
• Sun, May 24: Create colorful tissue‑paper flowers and explore cultural stories throughout the village.
May 30–31: Eating Up the Past – Food Basics
• Sat, May 30: Learn about early Greeley food processing and historic cooking techniques through guided tours.
• Sun, May 31: Join staff and volunteers for hands‑on butter churning and corn grinding demonstrations.
June 6–7: Faded Fashions – Creating Fabric
• Sat, June 6: Enjoy tours with a costumed historian exploring historic fashions and textiles.
• Sun, June 7: Try wool carding and learn how wool is transformed from sheep to clothing.
June 13–14: Celebrating Milestones – 50 Years of Centennial Village
• Sat, June 13: Take a time‑traveling tour exploring how the village’s buildings came together over the past 50 years.
• Sun, June 14: Create a leather keepsake celebrating the museum’s milestone anniversary.
June 20–21: Peek Behind the Curtain – Building the Past
• Sat, June 20: Go behind the scenes into areas usually closed to the public and learn how the museum operates.
• Sun, June 21: Build your own miniature log cabin and explore historical construction techniques.
June 27–28: Discover Cultures of Weld County – Greeley or Bust
• Sat, June 27: Make your own colorful Ojo de Dios while learning about cultural artistic traditions.
• Sun, June 28: Craft a traditional handkerchief doll and explore historical toys.
July 4–5: Celebrating Milestones – 250 Years of the United States
• Sat, July 4: Hear a reading of the Declaration of Independence and craft a popsicle‑stick harmonica to celebrate.
• Sun, July 5: Learn Morse code and make a take‑home code book inspired by communication in the Wild West.
July 11–12: Faded Fashions – Daily Life
• Sat, July 11: Tour the village to explore everyday streetwear from different eras of Greeley’s past.
• Sun, July 12: Try scrub‑board laundry and experience an essential part of daily life in the past.
July 18–19: Peek Behind the Curtain – Museums and Memory
• Sat, July 18: Check out closed-off spaces and rarely seen corners of the museum.
• Sun, July 19: Design your own town layout using historical town‑planning principles from the Laws of the Indies.
July 25–26: Eating Up the Past – Farm to Table
• Sat, July 25: Tour the village to explore how early residents gathered, hunted and produced their food.
• Sun, July 26: Watch a cow‑milking demo and try your hand (literally) at the technique yourself.
August 1–2: Celebrating Milestones – 150 Years of Colorado
• Sat, August 1: Learn about Weld County’s role in Colorado’s history through guided village tours.
• Sun, August 2: Make a ribbon stick to celebrate the state’s 150th anniversary.
August 8–9: Discover Cultures of Weld County – Celebrations and Parties
• Sat, August 8: Explore cultural celebrations and traditions represented throughout Centennial Village.
• Sun, August 9: Create your own Luchador mask and learn about local wrestling legend Toots Mondt.
August 15–16: Eating Up the Past – Native Delicacies
• Sat, August 15: Tour historic kitchens to explore food preparation and cooking across time.
• Sun, August 16: Discover how the Ute people used scientific knowledge to identify and prepare edible plants.
August 22–23: Faded Fashions – Utility and Work Clothes
• Sat, August 22: Tour the village’s historic buildings to explore workwear from various eras.
• Sun, August 23: Make a “possibles bag” inspired by mountain‑man gear used for carrying essentials.
August 29–30: Peek Behind the Curtain – A Day in the Life
• Sat, August 29: Learn about the behind‑the‑scenes work that brings Centennial Village programs to life.
• Sun, August 30: Relive your 4th grade field trip by weaving fabric and exploring the inner workings of Centennial Village.
Here's what's happening each weekend!
May 23–24: Discover Cultures of Weld County – Decorations and Delicious Dishes
• Sat, May 23: Village tours and craft demonstrations highlighting cultural traditions represented in Centennial Village.
• Sun, May 24: Create colorful tissue‑paper flowers and explore cultural stories throughout the village.
May 30–31: Eating Up the Past – Food Basics
• Sat, May 30: Learn about early Greeley food processing and historic cooking techniques through guided tours.
• Sun, May 31: Join staff and volunteers for hands‑on butter churning and corn grinding demonstrations.
June 6–7: Faded Fashions – Creating Fabric
• Sat, June 6: Enjoy tours with a costumed historian exploring historic fashions and textiles.
• Sun, June 7: Try wool carding and learn how wool is transformed from sheep to clothing.
June 13–14: Celebrating Milestones – 50 Years of Centennial Village
• Sat, June 13: Take a time‑traveling tour exploring how the village’s buildings came together over the past 50 years.
• Sun, June 14: Create a leather keepsake celebrating the museum’s milestone anniversary.
June 20–21: Peek Behind the Curtain – Building the Past
• Sat, June 20: Go behind the scenes into areas usually closed to the public and learn how the museum operates.
• Sun, June 21: Build your own miniature log cabin and explore historical construction techniques.
June 27–28: Discover Cultures of Weld County – Greeley or Bust
• Sat, June 27: Make your own colorful Ojo de Dios while learning about cultural artistic traditions.
• Sun, June 28: Craft a traditional handkerchief doll and explore historical toys.
July 4–5: Celebrating Milestones – 250 Years of the United States
• Sat, July 4: Hear a reading of the Declaration of Independence and craft a popsicle‑stick harmonica to celebrate.
• Sun, July 5: Learn Morse code and make a take‑home code book inspired by communication in the Wild West.
July 11–12: Faded Fashions – Daily Life
• Sat, July 11: Tour the village to explore everyday streetwear from different eras of Greeley’s past.
• Sun, July 12: Try scrub‑board laundry and experience an essential part of daily life in the past.
July 18–19: Peek Behind the Curtain – Museums and Memory
• Sat, July 18: Check out closed-off spaces and rarely seen corners of the museum.
• Sun, July 19: Design your own town layout using historical town‑planning principles from the Laws of the Indies.
July 25–26: Eating Up the Past – Farm to Table
• Sat, July 25: Tour the village to explore how early residents gathered, hunted and produced their food.
• Sun, July 26: Watch a cow‑milking demo and try your hand (literally) at the technique yourself.
August 1–2: Celebrating Milestones – 150 Years of Colorado
• Sat, August 1: Learn about Weld County’s role in Colorado’s history through guided village tours.
• Sun, August 2: Make a ribbon stick to celebrate the state’s 150th anniversary.
August 8–9: Discover Cultures of Weld County – Celebrations and Parties
• Sat, August 8: Explore cultural celebrations and traditions represented throughout Centennial Village.
• Sun, August 9: Create your own Luchador mask and learn about local wrestling legend Toots Mondt.
August 15–16: Eating Up the Past – Native Delicacies
• Sat, August 15: Tour historic kitchens to explore food preparation and cooking across time.
• Sun, August 16: Discover how the Ute people used scientific knowledge to identify and prepare edible plants.
August 22–23: Faded Fashions – Utility and Work Clothes
• Sat, August 22: Tour the village’s historic buildings to explore workwear from various eras.
• Sun, August 23: Make a “possibles bag” inspired by mountain‑man gear used for carrying essentials.
August 29–30: Peek Behind the Curtain – A Day in the Life
• Sat, August 29: Learn about the behind‑the‑scenes work that brings Centennial Village programs to life.
• Sun, August 30: Relive your 4th grade field trip by weaving fabric and exploring the inner workings of Centennial Village.