At Crow Canyon Archaeological Center, we believe education has the power to inspire curiosity, deepen cultural understanding, and create lasting connections between people and the past. Through immersive, hands-on learning experiences, students and lifelong learners explore the rich history and cultural heritage of the American Southwest, bringing together archaeological research and Indigenous ways of knowing to gain a deeper understanding of the human experience.
Your support of Crow Canyon's Education Fund helps sustain these meaningful educational programs while providing scholarships and financial assistance that make participation possible for students and schools facing financial barriers. Together, we can expand access to transformative learning experiences, foster connections to culture and place, and inspire future generations.
At Crow Canyon, our mission is to empower present and future generations by making the human past accessible and relevant through archaeological research, experiential education, and American Indian knowledge.
Founded in 1983, Crow Canyon Archaeological Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in the Mesa Verde region of southwest Colorado. For more than four decades, Crow Canyon has worked to make the human past accessible and relevant through archaeological research, experiential education, and American Indian knowledge.
Since its founding, Crow Canyon has connected thousands of students, educators, researchers, and lifelong learners with the rich history and cultural heritage of the American Southwest. Through innovative archaeological research and immersive educational experiences, participants gain firsthand insights into the lives of past communities and the enduring connections between people, culture, and place.
Central to Crow Canyon's work are meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities. By bringing together modern scientific methods and Indigenous ways of knowing, we foster collaborative learning that honors living traditions, strengthens cultural connections, and deepens our collective understanding of the human experience.
Together, these efforts reflect Crow Canyon's longstanding commitment to education, research, and collaboration while helping ensure that Indigenous knowledge and perspectives remain central to understanding the past and informing the future.
Organization name
Crow Canyon Archaeological Center
1983
Tax id (EIN)
84-0631786
Category
Education, Arts, Culture & Humanities, Social Science, Youth Development
Organization Size
Large Organization
Colorado State Tax Credits
Colorado Enterprise Zone Credit
Address
22390 Road KHeadquarters
22390 Road KMontezuma County, CO, US