Centennial Village Museum

1475 A St., Greeley, CO, 80631
(970) 350-9220
Business: [email protected]

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the original weld county courthouse, built in the late 1800s, is preserved at centennial village museum. photo

step back in time and experience high plains living in the late 1800's at centennial village. photo 2

buffalo soldiers make their appearance at several events throughout the centennial village season. photo 3

costumed interpreters recreate 1880 every day activities. photo 4

centennial village in greeley features pigs, cows, goats, sheep, chickens and more throughout the 8-acre living history museum. photo 5

in the pre-factory era, the blacksmith made everyone's tools and did everyone's iron and steel work. visit our real-working blacksmith forge and learn about this historic craft. photo 6

Centennial Village Museum is an 8-acre living history experience featuring over 35 architecturally unique structures, costumed interpreters, heritage farm animals, beautifully landscaped grounds and interactive experiences. From the utopian ideals of Nathan Meeker to the sugar industry of the early 20th century, people from all over the world have come to live and work in the garden spot of Colorado. Centennial Village showcases their history.

Experience the daily lives and challenges of folks who settled Northeastern Colorado, often bringing their culture and traditions with them. Discover how Kate Slaughterback became "Rattlesnake Kate." See the real-working blacksmith forge and print shop. Learn how pioneers made rope and cooked their meals. Tour the original Weld County Courthouse.

Step back in time and learn about the early pioneer settling of the western high plains, a time when grand houses, growing businesses, extensive prairies and agriculture were all a part of daily life.

Group tours, field trips, festivals, and special programs available.