Join us in celebrating International Archaeology Day by attending a free expo to learn, explore, and experience archaeology first hand from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Meet professional and avocational archaeologists from around the state bring to life the cultures of the past.Start at the Expo at Roxborough Intermediate School to pick up an event schedule which includes information and directions to the off-site activities. Hot dog, chips, and a drink will be available from 11am -2pm for $5 (cash only). 100% proceeds go towards educational programs such as this one.
Lecture Series #1:
Jack Warner: Comparison of the Douglas County Blackfoot Cave Early Archaic
Period Site to Previously Reported Denver Area Archaeological Sites
Bio: Jack C. Warner is a lifelong student of the archaeology and anthropology of early humans. He has a particular interest in the early people in the Americas. Jack is active in archaeological fieldwork: survey, digs, lab artifact curation, analysis, talks, and publication involving prehistoric human occupation in the areas of the Colorado Front Range and Southwestern Colorado. Jack gives talks and tours relating to Denver Basin prehistoric archaeology, including at the Lamb Spring Archaeological Preserve, a 10,000+ year-old Paleo-Indian site with many extinct mammoth and bison remains, where he is the Lead Docent. Jack is a Past President and an active Director of the Colorado Archaeological Society, and is the archaeology lead for the Ken-Caryl Ranch Historical Society. He has visited archaeological sites in all six of the permanently inhabited continents of the Earth. He is a member of the Center for the Study of the First Americans, and The Archaeological Conservancy.
Booths and Demonstrations: Lithophones Ancient Skills and Tool Manufacturing Hands on Pottery Artifact Show and Tell Food processing: Mano and Metate Archaic Snack Stand Dig like an Archaeologist Kids Arts and Crafts, Face Painting Careers in Archaeology Archaeology Tool Kit
EXPO and Lectures: Roxborough Intermediate School 7370 Village Cir E, Roxborough, CO, 80125