Welcome to the
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The
Colorado
is rich in archaeological environments, including the plains, mountains,
foothills, pueblo, as well as prehistoric and historic archaeological sites,
which provide many opportunities for exciting and challenging experiences.
Click on the links at the side for information about
the state organization, some of the member chapters, and affiliated
organizations. Chapter information generally includes the
schedule of upcoming programs and other activities, picture exhibits of some
of the interesting activities, contact information for the officers,
etc.
The Colorado Archaeological Society
(CAS) came into existence in 1935 as a focus for people having
interests in the history and prehistory of humans in Colorado. The Chipeta
Chapter, in Montrose, CO, was also founded in 1935 and is the oldest
continuously-active chapter. Subsequently, other groups were established in
other Colorado cities, and a state office was created. This collective interest in
archaeology led to the establishment of the office of the State Archaeologist
within the state government. CAS became involved in all phases of
archaeology and members realized the need for training in the various aspects
of what they were doing. Consequently they started training programs to meet
these needs. Originally, qualified CAS members provided such training for the
other members. After the establishment of the office of the State
Archaeologist, that office undertook providing such training. It has now
evolved into the Program for Avocational Archaeological Certification
(PAAC), taught by the eminently well-qualified Assistant State
Archaeologist. PAAC offers training at each of the CAS Chapters several times
in each year, in classes covering a wide range of topics. Now, with a history of more than 65
years, CAS has twelve Chapters throughout Colorado and has developed many
programs, research projects and activities. |
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Check out our State Newsletter The CAS Surveyor
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CAS Publications
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Southwestern Lore: Description & Article Submissions Southwestern
Lore: Contents & Abstracts Southwestern Lore (back stock, index, and more) |
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The Program for Avocational Archaeological
Certification (PAAC) is a joint program of the Colorado Archaeological
Society and the Office of the State Archaeologist of Colorado. |
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STATE CAS ORGANIZATION: More about Who We Are |
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Other sites of interest |
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Southwest Archaeology Today and the Center for Desert Archaeology |
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Please direct Questions and Comments to: State CAS Webmaster or cas_info@comcast.net |
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This site is owned by Colorado Archaeological Society. |