Greeley schedules free historic preservation events in June

The Greeley Historic Preservation Commission is offering two free public events in June, the city said in a news release.

The first will be a walking tour on Monday, June 8, led by city Historic Preservation Planner Betsy Kellums. The tour will start at 6 p.m. at the Meeker Home, 1324 9th Avenue. According to the city, the walk will mark the 30th anniversary of the Meeker Home designation on the Greeley Historic Register and the 60th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act.

The second event is scheduled for Thursday, June 25, at noon at the Greeley History Museum, 714 8th Street. Local historian and educator Susan Seager will present “Dorothy Gardiner: History and Mystery.” The city said Gardiner, the granddaughter of Greeley Union Colonist J Max Clark, wrote mystery and history books, including “A Drink for Mr. Cherry,” a historical fiction novel about an unsolved cold-case murder.

Both events are free and open to the public, and no reservations are required. The city said interested residents can contact Kellums in the Historic Preservation Office for more information.