The Greeley Historic Preservation Commission invites the public to a free, pre-Chautauqua walking tour and a special Young Chautauqua History Hour event in July. On July 21, City Historic Preservation Planner Betsy Kellums will lead a walking tour of downtown. The tour focuses on Greeley Modern architecture, including buildings from the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. The tour will meet on the north side of City Hall, 1000 10th Street, at 6:00 p.m. Comfortable walking shoes and a water bottle are encouraged. The tour route is wheelchair accessible.
History Hour Features Greeley Youth
- Elias Mireles will portray Cesar Chavez, an advocate for migrant farm workers in the 1900s. He is also an actor with the Stampede Troupe.
- Delanie Hooten will bring to life Gertrude Ederle, a champion swimmer who was the first woman to swim the English Channel. Delanie enjoys playing basketball and bakes cakes, pies and cookies.
- Maggie Jo Lemons will portray Ruth Handler, creator of Barbie. Ruth helped to create breast prosthetics after she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Maggie Jo loves horseback riding and recently performed in her school musical.
Started in the late 1800s, Chautauqua is a program that combines education and entertainment. It brings history to life through performances and storytelling. Young Chautauquans pick a person from history to learn about. They write and memorize a speech as if they are that person. Then they perform it and answer questions in character.
These events are free and open to the public, and no reservations are required…