Loveland Archaeological Society
ABOUT THE SOCIETY
The Loveland Archaeological Society, Inc.
is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization incorporated in 1984 after over 40 years of existence as an informal group in Loveland, Colorado.
The primary purpose of the Loveland Archaeological Society, Inc. is to promote the study of archaeology by its members as it pertains to Native American cultures in the American West.
The individual and collective knowledge of its members is shared within the membership and with outreach programs throughout the community, including schools, museums, and libraries.
The organization’s educational programs focus on:
Ethics & the Law
The ethical and legal requirements and guidelines related to the collecting of cultural artifacts
Record Keeping
Directing attention to the value of accurate record keeping and documentation of field investigations.
Preservation
Protecting and preserving cultural objects, sites, and resources.
Advocacy
Promoting and fostering better understanding and cooperation between students and collectors of archaeological material, both professional and avocational, and the academic and cultural community.
What we Do
The Loveland Stone Age Fair
Sponsored by the Loveland Archaeological Society, the Loveland Stone Age Fair is one of the premier cultural events of its kind anywhere and has been a mainstay of the Loveland community since 1940. Held annually on the last weekend in September and free to the public, this event features lectures by world-renowned archaeologists as well as jaw-dropping non-commercial displays of artifacts from collectors throughout the country.
SCHOLARSHIPS
In addition, the Loveland Archaeological Society sponsors the Harry M. Walts Scholarship, the Dorothy Mountain Scholarship, and the Eugene Eisenbarth Scholarship Funds to promote the continued study of archaeology at the university level.
Join Our Mission
Includes people of all ages, from all walks of life, and all parts of Colorado, Wyoming, and elsewhere.
Although their knowledge base may vary, they all share a common thread-that of the love for archaeology and the friendship of the organization’s members.