International Archaeology Day

About this Event

Experience International Archeology Day (IAD) both at Roxborough State Park and at Red Rocks Park. Learn about the ancient residents who lived in this area. There will be activities for all ages including a ‘Walk Through Time’, ‘Ancient Residents – Walk & Talk’, ‘Atlatl Demonstrations’, face painting and rock art. No registration is required but it will be busy so get here early if you want to beat the line for parking!

- Ancient Residents - 

Learn about the ancient residents of Roxborough Park starting 80-100 million years ago with the Cretaceous Dinosaurs and continuing with the Pleistocene Mammals (Mastodon and Columbian Mammoth) through to the Archaic and Plains Woodland people who lived in the park for thousands of years. Try your hand at throwing an Atlatl.

- Artifacts of the Park -

Display approved Mano & Matate, Pot Shards, Points, Scrapers, Drills, Blades.
Describe use of the CORE stone and flint knapping to create the various tools; Polishing & grinding; Stone tool usage - Show the difference between the points used for darts, atlatls, and arrows; Types of rock used (geology of stone tools)

- Walk Through Time from 20,000 years ago to present day - 

Experience 20,000 years of history through a self guided poster show.

The following events will be held at Red Rocks Park:

- Foraging & Archaic Snacks - 

For many centuries, Ute people have used their knowledge and skills to gather dry and cook, fruit and berries and other plant parts. Where did these plants grow and how did they use them?

- Travel across the Ute territory -

Use your math skills to plan travel across the Ute territory by horse and foot.

- Face Painting & Rock Art Kids’ Activities -

Bring your kids to learn the ancient traditions of rock art painting. Kids will paint ancient symbols and enjoy some magical face painting.