It was built for Col. Charles A. White, and was purchased in 1923 by C. O. Plumb, who lived at the site until his death in 1997. The farm, originally located well outside of Greeley, is now close to the geographical center of the community which has grown west. Still watered once a week via surface flooding from the adjacent irrigation canal, the Plumb Farm Museum site includes many trees from the original tree claim, several outbuildings, a large potato cellar, and vegetable garden plots maintained by local school classes. Agricultural education programs are provided for children hosted by the City of Greeley Museums and the Ag Learning Center Committee, including Baby Animal Days, Harvest Festival, and summer week-long classes. It is open on a seasonal schedule.
Admission is charged for special programs.
The Farm is also available for special events such as weddings, receptions and other private events. Contact us for further information or to schedule an event or tour. The Greeley Municipal Archives contains one of the largest collections of historic photographs and documents in northen Colorado and is an active research center for historians, genealogists, collectors and the general public. Browse through the rich archive of photographs, documents and books covering a full range of Colorado history, including the lifestyle and traditions of early settlers, the irrigation and water rights concerns of Plains farmers and ranchers, and the role of the railroad in the development of Northern Colorado. The Municipal Archives is located at 919 7th Street near the Union Colony Civic Center and across the street from Lincoln Park.