Colorado Celebrates its Transportation Heritage in May! May 1, 2010

ARCHAEOLOGY AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION MONTH
MAY 2010
"PATHWAYS TO COLORADO'S HERITAGE"
To learn something new, take the path that you took yesterday. - John Burroughs
HERITAGE (her·i·tage) - noun
riches of past: a country's or area's history and historical buildings and sites that are considered to be of interest and value to present generations.
Colorado Celebrates its Transportation Heritage in May!
In May, cities and towns across the state will, once again, host events honoring Colorado’s past during Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month. This year's theme is "Pathways to Colorado's Heritage" and the entire month will feature plenty of free or modestly priced tours, exhibits, lectures, displays and events. There are many activities that the entire family can enjoy while exploring our great state. The experience can be as close as your local historical society, or may inspire a grand day trip in the mountains or plains.
Documenting the past is the job of State Archaeologist Susan Collins, co-director the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation for the Colorado Historical Society, and her staff. The physical remains of our historic sites preserve the experiences, and tell us the stories, of those who have gone before, and so the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation creatively engages Coloradans and their guests in partnerships to discover, preserve, and take pride in our architectural and archaeological resources.
The Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation and sponsors of Colorado’s Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month have provided a complete listing of our 82 events that can be found by clicking the “Colorado Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month” link on the website www.coloradohistory-oahp.org .