Roxborough State Park in Littleton, Colorado celebrated International Archeology Day with a fair that was educational and fun for visitors of all ages. This day marked the culmination of two years of focus on three major efforts: finalization of an exhibit educating our visitors about this National Archaeological District; completion of a digital inventory of all of the park’s prehistoric artifacts; and development of written materials for naturalist and visitor training in archaeology.
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The new exhibit was dedicated at the fair with the Office of the State Archaeologist of Colorado performing the ribbon cutting. Visitors enjoyed a lecture series, demonstrations and displays by naturalists and a flint knapper, hands-on activities using ancient tools and materials, an Archaic snack stand, hiking or riding to view archaeological sites with trained volunteers, and a lively kids area.
