OUTREACH PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

One goal of the Loveland Archaeological Society is to promote the study and enjoyment of archaeology throughout the community.  The annual Loveland Stone Age Fair is one way in which we accomplish this goal.  Others include:

• Displays at the Loveland Museum and Gallery

• Presentation and displays at the Loveland Public Library

• Hands-on presentation at the area's public schools

• Harry Walts Memorial Scholarship Fund

Volunteers to assist with these various programs are always welcome, as are new ideas!

Outreach Programs

One of the main goals of the Loveland Archaeological Society has always been to develop and present educational programs on Archaeology to the general public, especially in the area’s schools. This goal, along with supporting the preservation of cultural artifacts to have them enjoyed by generations to come, is inherent to the Society’s mission statement and by-laws.

In partnership with the Loveland Museum and Gallery, LAS members have developed and presented the  “Wholesome Folsom Artifacts Roadshow”  to numerous 3rd and 4th grade classes studying Native American culture in the area’s many elementary schools. This growing program, now entering its 2nd year, is a hands-on opportunity for students to learn about and touch authentic artifacts and Mammoth bones while entertaining the presenter, Professor R.T. Fox, with dozens of questions and comments. The many thank you letters and drawings sent by the students, as well as their teachers, attest to the program’s success.

In addition, the Loveland Archaeological Society recently sent a generous donation to the Loveland Museum and Gallery to fund the preservation and cataloguing of their artifact collection.

A video, “The History of the Stone Age Fair”, has recently been completed and copies will be sent to area museums including the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. It will also air on Public Access television stations along the Front Range of Colorado.

These types of programs, including of course the Loveland Stone Age Fair now entering its 65th year, are presented to the public at absolutely no cost.

The Loveland Archaeological Society recognizes the importance of educational and cultural responsibility, and strives to influence current and future generations to understand, appreciate, and preserve the past.