Welcome to the
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The Colorado Archaeological Society (CAS) is dedicated to providing information about our member chapters, activities, projects, officers, and volunteer opportunities. Colorado is rich in archaeological
environments, including the plains, mountains and foothills. Our abundant
ancestral Native American sites, as well as paleolithic and historic
archaeological sites, provide many opportunities for exciting
educational and discovery experiences. 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 almost 75 years, CAS has twelve Chapters throughout Colorado and has developed many programs, research projects and activities.
Click on the links at the side for information about the state organization, local 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.
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Alice Hamilton Scholarship Fund
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Our Statewide Newsletter The CAS Surveyor
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CAS Publications |
Southwestern Lore: Description & Article Submissions Southwestern Lore: Contents &
Abstracts Southwestern Lore (back stock, index, and more) |
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Program for Avocational
Archaeological Certification (PAAC) is a joint program of the Colorado
Archaeological Society and the Office of the State Archaeologist of
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CAS ORGANIZATION: More about Who We Are |
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Other sites of interest |
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Please direct Questions and Comments to: State CAS Webmaster or cas_info@comcast.net |
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