Mexican American History Project: Greeley

11/08/2025

TODAY FROM 4-6 PM! 😊

Join us for a special community reception at the Greeley History Museum next Saturday to celebrate the opening of the new Mexican American History Project exhibit!

📅Saturday, November 8, 2025
🕓4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
📍714 8th Street, Greeley, CO

Free Admission | Light Refreshments | Book Signing
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¡Acompáñanos a una recepción comunitaria especial en el Museo de Historia de Greeley el 8 de Noviembre para celebrar la apertura de la nueva exhibición del Mexican American History Project!

📅 Sábado, 8 de noviembre de 2025
🕓 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
📍 714 8th Street, Greeley, CO

Entrada gratis | Bebidas | Firma de libros

10/30/2025

Join us for a special community reception at the Greeley History Museum next Saturday to celebrate the opening of the new Mexican American History Project exhibit!

📅Saturday, November 8, 2025
🕓4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
📍714 8th Street, Greeley, CO

Free Admission | Light Refreshments | Book Signing
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¡Acompáñanos a una recepción comunitaria especial en el Museo de Historia de Greeley el 8 de Noviembre para celebrar la apertura de la nueva exhibición del Mexican American History Project!

📅 Sábado, 8 de noviembre de 2025
🕓 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
📍 714 8th Street, Greeley, CO

Entrada gratis | Bebidas | Firma de libros

09/26/2025

Celebrate the history of the Spanish Colony in Greeley. Share your stories, learn about historic preservation, and connect with community heritage.

📍 House of Hope & Refuge, 1527 N. 25th Avenue Court, Greeley

📅 Saturday, September 27, 2025
Food 11:00–11:30 | Open House 11:30–1:00
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Celebre la historia de la colonia Española en Greeley. Comparta sus historias, conozca sobre la preservación histórica y fortalezca el patrimonio comunitario.

📍 Casa de Esperanza y Refugio, 1527 N. 25th Avenue Court, Greeley

📅 Sábado, 27 de septiembre de 2025
Comida 11:00–11:30 | Puertas abiertas 11:30–1:00

09/11/2025

09/06/2025

Don’t forget to join us tomorrow!!!

Tomorrow's the day! Join us for Fiesta in the Plaza at Centennial Village Museum, 1475 A Street, Greeley, from 3-6 p.m. Free admission and snacks!

Have you noticed the brightly colored paper flags fluttering at Mexican celebrations? They’re called papel picado—beautiful folk art made by cutting intricate designs into tissue paper, with each color carrying special meaning.

Just like papel picado, Fiesta in the Plaza will be full of color, culture, and community!

Join us for:

🎶 Ballet Folklorico Orgullo Latino & Mariachi (4–6 p.m.)
📖 Book launch: Our History. Our Voice. (celebrating 125 years of Mexican American heritage in Weld County)
⚒️ Demonstrations: tortilla making, mano y metate, blacksmithing, story sharing & more!

Come celebrate Mexican American heritage with us—bring the whole family for an afternoon of tradition, music, and fun.

PHOTO CREDIT: Gracefully Etched Photography

08/28/2025

Join us for this year’s Fiesta in the Plaza! 🎉
September 6 | 3–6 PM | Centennial Village Museum
Grab a copy of our new book "Our History, Our Voice", enjoy live Mariachi by Los Viajeros, Ballet Folklorico by Orgullo Latino, crafts, museum tours, and free snacks & drinks. We can’t wait to see you there!

¡Únete a nosotros en la Fiesta en la Plaza de este año! 🎉
6 de septiembre | 3–6 PM | Museo Centennial Village
Celebra con nosotros: consigue una copia de nuestro nuevo libro "Our History, Our Voice", disfruta de Mariachi en vivo con Los Viajeros, Ballet Folklórico con Orgullo Latino, manualidades, recorridos por el museo y bocadillos y bebidas gratis. ¡Esperamos verte allí!

08/28/2025

“This book will help give a voice and perspective of Greeley Mexican Americans that is seldom heard and validate our history and contributions in a place we call home,” said Emma Pena-M…

08/28/2025

Last Friday, at the LINC Library, we held a private celebration to honor the community members who shared their stories for our book “Our History, Our Voice” and their families.

We want to give our deepest gratitude to Dr. Matthew Hortt, Executive Director of High Plains Library District and his staff for graciously hosting us at the LINC Library and supporting this project from the very beginning. A big thank you as well to La Fiesta Express for catering the event with their delicious flautas, and to Gracie from Gracefully Etched Photography for capturing the night. We also want to thank Teresa McNeill and the Orgullo Latino Folklorico dancers for their beautiful performance!

And last but not least, thank you to our wonderful community for your support and belief in this work. For too long, Mexican Americans have been left out of the history books, but not anymore. Your stories will live on as a reminder to generations that follow, que ¡Sí se puede! ❤️
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El viernes pasado, en la biblioteca LINC, celebramos una fiesta privada en honor a los miembros de la comunidad que compartieron sus historias para nuestro libro "Nuestra historia, nuestra voz" y a sus familias.

Queremos expresar nuestro más profundo agradecimiento al Dr. Matthew Hortt, Director Ejecutivo del High Plains Library District, y a su equipo por recibirnos tan amablemente en la Biblioteca LINC y por apoyar este proyecto desde el principio. Un agradecimiento muy especial también a La Fiesta Express por atender el evento con sus deliciosas flautas, y a Gracie de Gracefully Etched Photography por capturar la noche. También queremos agradecer a Teresa McNeill y a los bailarinas de Orgullo Latino Folklórico por su hermosa presentacion.

Y por último, pero no menos importante, gracias a nuestra maravillosa comunidad por su apoyo y confianza en este trabajo. Durante mucho tiempo, los Mexicoamericanos fueron dejados fuera de los libros de historia, pero eso ya no es así. Sus historias vivirán como un recordatorio para las generaciones futuras de que ¡Sí se puede! ❤️

08/12/2025

Tortilla-making demonstrations are part of the fun at Fiesta in the Plaza, coming to Centennial Village September 6.

Do you know your tortilla facts?
🫓Tortillas date back over 10,000 years, originating with the indigenous peoples of Mesoamerica (including the Aztec and Maya civilizations).
🫓The largest tortilla ever made was over 7 feet in diameter (made in Mexico in 2000).
🫓The earliest tortillas were made from nixtamalized maize (corn soaked and cooked in limewater), a process that made nutrients like niacin more accessible.

Come learn about tortillas, enjoy snacks, grind some corn and enjoy activities and entertainment at Fiesta in the Plaza from 3-6 p.m. Admission is free! Learn more at GreeleyMuseums.com/events

08/06/2025

Come Celebrate Mexican American Heritage and Culture!
On September 6, join us from 3-6 p.m. at Centennial Village Museum, 1475 A Street, Greeley, for Fiesta in the Plaza!

Free admission and snacks, music and dancing!

And, while you’re there, you can pick up your copy of the Mexican American History Project of Greeley’s new book: 📖“Our History. Our Voice. Celebrating 125 Years of Mexican American Heritage in Weld County (1900–Present).”

The Mexican American History Project of Greeley (MAHPG) is dedicated to honoring the legacy and contributions of the Mexican American community in our region.

The MAHPG will also be featured in an exhibit at the Greeley History Museum opening in October.

08/01/2025

🕰️ Flashback Friday:
In the early 1900s, St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Greeley served a growing Catholic population, but as more Mexicans and Mexican Americans arrived, they were often met with segregation. While Anglo parishioners sat in the center pews, Latinos were led to the sides or the balcony. Spanish-speaking families also struggled to receive spiritual guidance from English-speaking priests. Many no longer felt welcome.

Out of that exclusion came a powerful act of community: the creation of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, built in 1947–48 specifically to serve Greeley’s Latino families. The church was funded by local donations and grassroots fundraising efforts. Our Lady of Peace remains a spiritual home and a symbol of unity and self-determination. This story and many others are featured in our book "Our History, Our Voice." Stay tuned for more historical flashbacks!
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A principios de la década de 1900, la iglesia católica St. Peter’s en Greeley tenía una población católica en crecimiento. Las personas Mexicanas y Mexicoamericanas enfrentaron discriminación dentro de la iglesia. Mientras los Anglos se sentaban en las bancas centrales, a los Latinos solo se les permitía sentarse en los asientos laterales o en el balcón. Las familias también enfrentaban dificultades para recibir consejos espirituales de sacerdotes que solo hablaban inglés. Por estas razones, muchas personas se sentían rechazadas.

De esa exclusión nació un acto poderoso de comunidad: la creación de la iglesia católica Nuestra Señora de la Paz, construida entre 1947 y 1948, específicamente para servir a las familias Latinas de Greeley. La iglesia fue financiada con donaciones locales y esfuerzos comunitarios de recaudación. Hoy en día, Nuestra Señora de la Paz sigue siendo un hogar espiritual y un símbolo de unidad y autodeterminación. Esta historia, junto con muchas más, forma parte de nuestro libro "Our History, Our Voice." ¡Sigue atento para más recuerdos históricos!