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Ancient Voices: Stories of Colorado's Distant
Past
See what they saw, hear what they heard. Experience Ancient
Voices: Stories of Colorado’s Distant Past, a
totally new and unique exhibition exploring the culturally rich lives, art, architecture and technology of
Colorado’s ancient peoples.
Walk in their footsteps. Come face to face with their authentic artifacts. Over 11,000 years ago they
came to this land. Now you can explore the extraordinary story of Colorado ’s earliest peoples.
 ABOUT THE EXHIBIT
Ancient Voices: Stories of Colorado’s Distant Past—A new exhibit at the Colorado
History Museum that actively explores the culturally rich lives of Colorado’s ancient peoples. A one-of-akind
discovery and interactive experience for the entire family made real through high definition technology and a display of authentic artifacts, some dating back to 9,500 years ago.
The Artifacts
Each gallery, enhanced by the Colorado Historical Society’s collection of American Indian artifacts,
will help the visitor understand various groups of people who lived in Colorado—the Paleoindians,
who lived around 8,000 years ago, the Apishapa of southeastern Colorado, and the ancient Puebloans.
- • Mesa Verde: Priceless artifacts from Mesa Verde were brought to the Colorado
Historical Society in 1893 by the famous Wetherill brothers more than 10 years before Mesa Verde became a
national park. The objects range from sandals and other apparel to pottery and tools. Many of these artifacts
are on display for the first time.
- • Paleoindian: Artifacts that date back to 9,500 years ago were borrowed from the
University of Colorado at Boulder’s Jurgens site.
- • Apishapa: Many artifacts, which date to around 1,000 years ago, were borrowed fromthe Fort Carson
Piñon Canyon Maneuver site and are featured in pull-out archeology drawers in the arroyo display of the Apishapa gallery.
The Experience
Momaday. This film’s interviews with experts encourages visitors to imagine the earliest days of human habitation in Colorado
and sets the stage for the visitor’s experience in Ancient Voices.
Throughout the exhibition, visitors will be immersed in the day-to-day lives of these first inhabitants through multi-sensory
environments, from a Puebloan cliff dwelling to a bison kill site on the plains. The exhibit utilizes images, voices, and music
to acquaint visitors with the geography, wildlife, vegetation, and the long human presence of what we now call Colorado.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING
Teachers - The Colorado History museum offers a variety of educational programs rich in hands-on artifacts,
museum exhibits, and activities designed to transport your students back in time. All school programs and tours, whether
self-guided or guided, must be scheduled in advance. To schedule programs, call (303)866-3682 on weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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PARTNERS
The Colorado Historical Society would like to thank the following sponsors
for their generous support:
Ancient Voices made possible with grants from the Schlessman Family Foundation, the Adolph Coors
Foundation, and the State Historical Fund.
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