Colorado's Diverse Native Past (Drake Hall)

Colorado has one of the most diverse and interesting archaeological records of all the 50 states. It was a crossroads for different peoples throughout time. The archaeology of the Mesa Verde region and a few other areas garner most of the attention, but there are almost 50 tribes with a claim to having been part of the state’s deep history. In addition, there are Asian American and African American histories to consider. We rarely talk about this diversity in introductory archaeological classes, but this richly textured past is remarkable and revealing of events and lives worth knowing. During many of the classes, you will be introduced to sites and museums where you can visit to learn more.

Richard Wilshusen has 40 years of experience as a field archaeologist, research director, instructor, curator, and administrator. He has worked with universities, cultural resource management firms, state and federal government, and tribes. Wilshusen is the former Colorado State Archaeologist and currently is a Faculty Affiliate at CSU.

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