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Community Day at Mestas Ranch
Be an archaeologist for a day!
Join us for Community Day at Mestas Ranch, a historic Centennial Ranch in Los Rincones, one of Colorado’s oldest regions. Just 30 miles east of Alamosa, this ranch has been in the same family for over a century.
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Spend the day as an archaeologist, exploring artifacts and uncovering the rich history of this unique landscape. Don’t miss this chance to connect with the past! More details coming soon - stay tuned!
International Archaeology Day
3rd Saturday of each October
A celebration of culture and history!
Picture a day filled with engaging lectures, diverse exhibitors, food trucks, a beer garden, and ASL interpreters ensuring accessibility for all. Complimentary tours at auxiliary sites like the CCC Camp by Red Rocks Park and Lamb Springs Archaeological Preserve provide deeper insights into archaeology and history. International Archaeology Day is committed to inclusivity, actively fostering relationships with BIPOC partners, and welcoming more exhibitors each year in October.
Archaeology Challenge
Join our free programs and take on the challenge of learning about stone tools!
Community Connections LLC, with South Park Site Stewards, offers FREE courses on ancient stone tools. Learn how tools like scrapers and arrowheads from South Park, Colorado, compare to those worldwide, and discover how American Indians used obsidian for tool-making. Sponsored by South Park National Heritage Area and Site Steward Foundation.
Virtual History Tours
Explore History Anywhere
Community Connections LLC works in collaboration with Metcalf Archaeology and Factor Earth to create virtual experiences that allows ANYONE to take part in exploring local archaeology and history!
When you click the "Factor Earth Experience," check out our experience on the Astor House Preservation in downtown Golden, Colorado. Other experiences you can join include 16th St Pedestrian Mall, the Revitalization of San Luis, Boggsville Historic Site, and many more! *Works best on mobile or tablet for your 3D experience*
Artifact Identifier
Become your very own citizen archaeologist
Have you ever found something while out hiking or exploring the land and thought, "Wow! This is so cool. What do I do with it?"
Well now you know! With our handy Artifact Identifier, you can become a citizen archaeologist and help document our history!
Click on the link below to download the full version with online resources.
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