Greenwood Museum and Visitor's Centre
Introduction
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A charming look into the past - discover Greenwoods history.
Backstory and Context
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Discover the history of Greenwood. It's origins as a booming mining town, with a population of about 3000 people. its decline in the late 1910's as copper prices droppedi.
Explore the museum and it's overview of life here, including the various establishments, many of which still exist despite the many fires.
Discover the many characters and figures of the past including
John Jarret, notorious member of the Jesse James Gang who is buried in Greenwood Cemetary
Ole Olfstad - saloon proprietor
Others.....
Take a peek into Greenwood's history as an internment camp - see the living quarters,
Pick up a map for a quick walking tour of the main buildings in town from the Visitor's Center
Find your connections through their historical research and heritage information