"The History Hour" Series: Your History, Your Culture, Your Greeley Museums
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In a change to "The History Hour" schedule, join Dr. Chris Bowles, Museums Manager, as he explores nearly 100 years of the Greeley Museums. This year marks the 50th Anniversary of Centennial Village Museum, one of the largest of its type in Colorado and now on the city's local landmark register. Middle aged and the museums overall in their 90's, Dr. Bowles presents the history of the institution and asks the audience to consider: "what makes us special?" and "where should we go from here?"
About the Presenter:
Dr. Chris Bowles is a 4th generation Coloradan, with deep roots in Weld and Morgan Counties. He grew up in NE Colorado and attended CU Boulder as an undergrad majoring in Anthropology.
After graduating, he relocated to Scotland where he received a master's degree in history from the University of Edinburgh, and a PhD in Archaeology from the University of Glasgow. He worked across Scotland as an archaeologist before becoming the county archaeologist based in the planning department of Scottish Borders Council. Over his 11 years there, he helped preserve a number of important archaeological sites, worked with community groups to uncover their heritage, and took part in a variety of other local and national projects. He, his wife and kids moved back to Colorado in late 2020, and Chris took up work with History Colorado becoming the Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer and Director of the State Historical Fund.
He joined City of Greeley in 2022 as the Museums Manager, bringing his knowledge, experience and passion for history back to his roots.
About the Presenter:
Dr. Chris Bowles is a 4th generation Coloradan, with deep roots in Weld and Morgan Counties. He grew up in NE Colorado and attended CU Boulder as an undergrad majoring in Anthropology.
After graduating, he relocated to Scotland where he received a master's degree in history from the University of Edinburgh, and a PhD in Archaeology from the University of Glasgow. He worked across Scotland as an archaeologist before becoming the county archaeologist based in the planning department of Scottish Borders Council. Over his 11 years there, he helped preserve a number of important archaeological sites, worked with community groups to uncover their heritage, and took part in a variety of other local and national projects. He, his wife and kids moved back to Colorado in late 2020, and Chris took up work with History Colorado becoming the Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer and Director of the State Historical Fund.
He joined City of Greeley in 2022 as the Museums Manager, bringing his knowledge, experience and passion for history back to his roots.
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Where is it happening?
Greeley Museums (Greeley History Museum), 714 8th St,Greeley, Colorado, United States
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