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Advocacy Day at the Colorado State Capitol
Tuesday, February 10th from 7 AM to 9 AM
Join Colorado Preservation, Inc., History Colorado, CCPA and our partners for a morning of advocacy and visibility at the Colorado State Capitol on Tuesday, February 10, from 7:00–9:00 a.m. on the second floor outside the Old Supreme Court.
At 9:00 a.m., participants are welcome to join the proclamation in the chamber as the morning session begins. Please click this Link for a shareable PDF flyer.
Archaeology Meet-up
Thursday, February 19th | 4:30 pm
Join us once a month from September through March as we gather at different spots around the Denver Metro area. By moving locations each month, we hope to make it easier for everyone to take part.
No experience is necessary! Whether you’re a professional, a student, or just curious about archaeology, you’re welcome here!
We strive to create a safe, welcoming, and respectful space where everyone can share their curiosity about archaeology. We ask all participants to treat one another with kindness and respect so that our meet-ups remain inclusive and enjoyable for all. Discrimination, harassment, racism, sexism, bigotry, or slander of any kind will not be tolerated
Sunday Funday at the Astor House
Sunday, March 29th from 1 PM to 4 PM
Join us for a FREE public archaeology event hosted by Community Connections during the CCPA conference.
Designed as a relaxed “Sunday Funday,” this open‑house afternoon offers a unique and fun way to explore archaeology. There will be hands‑on activity tables all afternoon, with a special 3:00 PM talk highlighting the Astor House excavations and local Golden history.
Whether you’re a curious community member, a student, or a CCPA attendee, all are welcome.
The Astor House is located at 1133 Arapahoe St. in downtown Golden, CO.
Explore Archaeology
Join our free programs and take on the challenge!
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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