Mesa Verde National Park, located in southwest Colorado,preserves the history of the Ancestral Pueblo people. With over six hundred cliff dwellings and nearly five thousand archaeological sites in total, Mesa Verde provides visitors with an exceptional window into the past. In this program adult learners will have the ability to interact directly with a ranger while learning about the natural and cultural history of the park.
Multipoint: $0.00Multipoint Premium: $0.00
45 Minutes
Education: Grade(s) 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher(s)/Educator(s), Adult LearnersPublic Library: Library Patrons, Library Staff
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History & Social Studies
Programs are offered on a case-by-case basis on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
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Mesa Verde National Park
Mesa Verde , CO United States
The deep canyons and sprawling mesas that define Mesa Verde National Park are home to over a thousand species of plants and animals, including several that live nowhere else on earth. For over 700 years, the Ancestral Pueblo people built thriving communities on the mesas and in the cliffs. Today, the park protects the rich cultural heritage of 26 tribes and offers visitors a spectacular window into the past.
Contact: Shannon Roberts MEVE_Education@nps.gov 9705295079
Prior to the ranger-led program, groups can watch the film "High Desert Island" about the natural resources of Mesa Verde. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/photosmultimedia/natural-resource-films.htm
1. Provide a basic overview of Mesa Verde National Park.2. Develop an appreciation for Native American history and heritage.3. Understand the direct connections between the Ancestral Pueblo people and modern Pueblo communities.