Educational Resources

What educators are saying about the Greeley Museum Programs:

“The presenter was knowledgeable and engaging. My class was engaged the entire time.”
5^th Grade Teacher, Meeker Elementary

“Fantastic and informative presentation.”
3^rd Grade teacher, Dos Rios Elementary

“I have been visiting Centennial Village for years; this was by far the best visit ever.”
Home school teacher

“I love how the kids actually believed the presenter was from the 1800s.”
3^rd Grade teacher, Maplewood Elementary

TOURS AT MUSEUM SITES

Centennial Village (May through October) Field trips are one of the best ways to experience what Centennial Village has to offer. Each tour includes 3 of our historic homes and the addition of a historic activity, historic crafts, cowboy life, or a one room school lesson for no extra charge.

Meeker Home (Year Round) Visit the fully decorated historic home of the Meekers, founders of the Union Colony. Tours are limited within the house to 20 students plus chaperones. Rain or Shine.

SPECIAL TOURS FOR SCHOOLS

High Plains History Festival (May and September) for a week in the Spring and Fall each year, the past comes alive at Centennial Village. Spend a day reliving the past by participating in historic crafts, demonstrations, and performances. Live the pioneer life and visit people such as Rattlesnake Kate. Space is limited and reservations are required. Rain or Shine.

Education Trunks

Easy to use, do-it-yourself mini lessons add to what your group is already studying or stand alone–packed with hands-on artifacts, photos, read-aloud info, and games to make history come alive. Available topics include:

• A Lady’s Life in the Rocky Mountains: Isabella Bird
• Trains
• Bessie Smith, early lady architect of Greeley
• Building a Town

Currently many of our offerings are undergoing a much needed review and updating. Please check back soon for updates to the selection available from the museum.

Trunks can be checked out free of charge on a first come, first served basis.