Spirit of Greeley's Past

The History of Greeley is told by "Spirits of the Past." Each year in August, the Greeley Museums has a program featuring people of Greeley's past. It has been at Linn Grove Cemetary in the past but moved to Centennial Village in 2009. Each person talks for about 15 minutes about their story. Usually treats are supplied after the program. You may also bring a picnic to enjoy either before or after the program. In 2009, we saw Psyche Boyd, Ynez Lopez, Mary Kornman, J.M.B. Petrikin, Martha and Leroy Carpenter, and Warren Monfort. No matter how well you think you know Greeley history, you will learn something new.

J.M.B. Petrikin	J.M.B. Petrikin

J.M.B. Petrikin	J.M.B. Petrikin

Petrikin Fountain (For J.M.B's wife)	The fountain was donated after Kate's death. It is now in Centennial Village.

Leroy Carpenter reading one of his letters.	Martha Bennett Carpenter responding.

The letter writing continues.	More writing.

They finally meet again!	Mary Kornman was an actress who later moved to Greeley.

Mary telling about her career with John Wayne, Little Rascles and Bing Crosby.	Mary's second husband's family home was here. It is also where they were married.

The home was known as "The Castle."	The home

The Castle!	Psyche was the daughter of David Boyd.

She was an independent woman with her own business.	She had her own photography studio!

Your tour is led by a "Spirit Guide."	Warren Monfort

Warren Monfort	Ynez Lopez

Ynez Lopez	Ynez Lopez
Updated on June 25, 2011