Range Creek Trip in Utah by Mel Morris
September 23-24, 2011
We top the 9,000-foot ridge and see the tavaputs (beautiful sunrise, Ute). The sun’s rays highlight the east-facing slopes where the trees are changing color. The maples are so red that your eyes hurt to look at them. Yes, I said maples–Big-tooth maples. Orange, yellow, [...]
On Thursday, March 17, the Museum of Western Colorado held an all-day kids’ camp, Archaeology and History Adventure, at the Museum of the West. Under the direction of David Bailey, History Curator, the kids learned to excavate artifacts and draw their location on a grid, metal detecting, painted casts and worked hands-on with an archaeologist.
The [...]
The Museum of Western Colorado’s 11th Annual Re-Enactors’ Day was held on April 30, 2010 at the Museum of the West. The day was a great success with over 500 students, teachers and chaperons attending. The event featured blacksmiths, Museum volunteers, archaeologists, Dutch oven cooking, military re-enactors, saddlemakers, gold panners and many more historical [...]
March 20 • Register by March 17
March 25 • Register by March 22
The Fremont culture thrived in Utah and western Colorado around a thousand years ago. Join us on the popular rock art hike down McDonald Creek, deep in the heart of the McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area for a discussion about local geology and [...]
We have been hard at work ironing out the details of the Spanish Missions trip and after looking it over all I can is one thing…wow! This trip will truly hit the highlights of northern New Mexico and will be full of history and culture.
Our first day will be a long drive to the [...]
The Museum of Western Colorado received a very generous donation this week. Museum member Pat Martin donated what is believed to be a Basketmaker III (roughly AD 500) piece of pottery. Further research will be required but, right now, it is believed to be one of the oldest pieces of pottery from the [...]
Ever wonder what happens at the museum after dark or what is behind closed doors? Want to know where and how artifacts not on display are housed and cared for?
The Museum of the West will hold three behind the scenes tours - October 30th, November 20th and December 18th. The tours start at 5:30 pm [...]
The registration deadline for this trip has been extended to October 8!
Journey with the Museum of Western Colorado on trip to some of the most storied, mysterious and breathtaking Anasazi sites in the American Southwest. We will visit Colorado’s own Mesa Verde, study the puzzles and questions surrounding Chaco Canyon, drive into the heart [...]
Hey folks, there are still a couple of days to register for two really cool overnight trips. You can register online here or by calling 970.242.0971.
Black American West Museum
October 16 - 17
Register by Sept. 16
Join us on a visit to the Black American West Museum, located in the heart of Denver’s Five Points [...]
Prehistoric Lithic Description and Analysis
Date: September 18-20, 2009
Cost: $50, includes printed course materials
Location: Whitman Educational Center, 4th and Ute Avenue, Grand Junction
Register: (970) 242-0971, ext. 209. Reservations are required. Last day to register is Friday, September 4, 2009.
Instructor: Kevin Black, Assistant Colorado State Archaeologist
The course introduces the technology of stone tool manufacture, identification of tool [...]