Crow Canyon Archaeological Center, located near Mesa Verde National Park in southwest Colorado, is a nonprofit organization with over 40 years of impact in the state. As a designated Colorado Enterprise Zone Contribution Project, we are dedicated to advancing archaeology, experiential education, cultural resource management, and American Indian knowledge.
Your support makes it possible for us to provide curriculum and expand learning opportunities for K-12 and college students, helping them develop new perspectives on the rich history of the Southwest and apply lessons from the past to address today’s challenges. We provide professional development and job training in archaeology and anthropology for interns, Indigenous scholars, and graduate students. We collaborate with Native American communities to ensure our research and programs honor the ancestors who have lived on this land for generations. Through critical scientific research and hands-on education programs, we inspire curiosity, open minds, and promote empathy and respect. By supporting Crow Canyon, you help us empower future generations and create lasting solutions that foster cultural understanding, resilience, and a better future for all.
“We sometimes forget the complexity of the Native American culture centuries before European exploration. My experience at Crow Canyon provided a much broader view of the world and appreciation for our past.” David, Summit, NC
"I have chosen to be a sustaining donor to Crow Canyon to express my commitment to the people and work of this extraordinary organization. I want to help ensure that Crow Canyon’s exceptional archaeological research and education programs continue into the future." Karin, Lafayette, CO
"I know that this experience lasts a lifetime and benefits students in ways beyond our imagination is a nonprofit organization located near Mesa Verde National Park in southwest Colorado....." Pat, middle school teacher
"I had the time of my life ... I am so grateful for the friends that I have made and for my experience in the archaeology field. I now have a greater understanding of different cultures and perspectives." Sandhya, student
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. We believe that deep knowledge about our shared humanity fosters cultural understanding, empathy, and respect for others.
Founded in 1983, Crow Canyon Archaeological Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing archaeological research and education. Located in the heart of the Mesa Verde region, the Center’s work spans thousands of years of human history, from the Ancestral Pueblo people to the Ute, Paiute, Diné, and Jicarilla Apache nations. Renowned for its commitment to long-term research, Crow Canyon engages in excavation, survey, and environmental studies, while also preserving and analyzing cultural resources in partnership with Native American communities. The Center is a leader in integrating archaeological and traditional knowledge, with a Native American Advisory Group established in 1995 to guide its work. Through its educational programs, archaeological projects, and collaborations with Indigenous partners, Crow Canyon fosters a deeper understanding of our shared human past and promotes respect for cultural heritage.
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