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Denver Chapter of the Colorado Archaeological Society

Celebrating 80+ Years of Colorado History and Community

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We bring together hobbyist and professional archaeologists to educate and preserve Colorado's rich history.

Educational Meetings

Join leading experts in Colorado archaeology live in person or virtually. Monthly meetings are open to all, and past lectures are always available on Youtube.

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Of Archaeological Interest

Expand your knowledge with access to archaeological databases and news sources across the country.

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Past Projects and Activities

From prehistoric sites to recent Colorado history, our chapter has been involved in hundreds of projects over nearly 88 years and counting.

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Upcoming Events and Announcements

Crafting Bones: Morphological and Use-Wear Analysis of Bone Pins from a St. Johns II Mississippian Mound Complex

DC-CAS General Monthly Meeting & Members Business Meeting Monday, November 10, 2025 – Online Only Business Meeting begins at 6:30pm MT Speaker Presentation begins at 7:00pm MT Note: The Denver CAS Chapter Members Meeting starts at 6:30pm MT. Please tune in for this important meeting to vote for the slate of Officers and Directors for 2026 and for the proposed dues increase. Information sent to members separately in advance of the meeting. Speaker: Alex Diaz, PhD Candidate

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Community Activities and Announcements (Ongoing)

This page is updated bi-weekly. Check back frequently for updates! (Latest Update - October 26, 2025) Upcoming Archaeology Tours, Events, Classes & Lectures: INTERNATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGY DAY - EVENT (MORRISON, CO/IN PERSON/FREE): Apologies: This October 18, 2025 event had to close early without notice due to very high winds for the safety of participants and visitors. We hope to see you at the next International Archaeology Day in October 2026! CROW CANYON ARCHAEOLOGICAL CENTER

2025 Free Tours Of Lamb Spring Archaeological Preserve

2025 tours of this important prehistoric archaeological site in Littleton, Colorado are now open for registration! Tours begin at 9:00am...