The Mesa Verde Foundation strives to provide exciting and educational experience through our tours and events. Tours provide those seeking deeper experiences at Mesa Verde National Park and the greater Ancestral Puebloan region with in-depth experiences. Our events provide ways for people to engage further with the Foundation in communities throughout the Four Corners region.
Join Us in Denver for a Day of History, Heritage and Preservation
Friday, September 25 | 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
History Colorado Center, Denver
Registration: $120
Begin the day with a thought-provoking symposium featuring distinguished experts and scholars who will examine Mesa Verde’s remarkable history, Indigenous heritage, wilderness values, and ongoing preservation efforts.
Featured presenters include:
Attendees will gain valuable insights into the park’s cultural landscape, the importance of preserving archaeological resources, and the collaborative efforts shaping Mesa Verde’s future.
Registration link: https://secure.givelively.org/event/mesa-verde-foundation/mvf-symposium
Friday, September 25 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Polo Club North Clubhouse, 2552 East Alameda Avenue, Denver
Registration: $60
Continue the celebration in the evening with a cocktail reception that brings Mesa Verde’s history to life. Guests will enjoy networking, conversation, and a special presentation by:
This engaging living-history presentation offers a memorable and entertaining look at the people and stories that helped shape Mesa Verde National Park.
Registration link: https://secure.givelively.org/event/mesa-verde-foundation/mvf-cocktail-party
Attend One or Both Events
Whether you choose the educational symposium, the evening reception, or both, these events provide a meaningful opportunity to celebrate 120 years of preservation, cultural heritage, and stewardship at Mesa Verde National Park.
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Join us for the Mesa Verde Foundation Fall Tour for a one-of-a-kind behind-the-scenes experience!
Where: Mesa Verde National Park
Description: Join tour leaders Dr. Andrew Gulliford, Professor of History and Environmental Studies at Fort Lewis College, and Christopher Lewis, Master Fiber Artisan and Native scholar of Zuni Pueblo, for a four-day tour of Mesa Verde National Park.
Mesa Verde, one of 12 original UNESCO World Heritage sites, is home to thousands of ancient artifacts of Ancestral Puebloan tribes. During these four days, you will visit several cliff dwellings and get an in-depth look at the history of the Ancestral Puebloans who lived at Mesa Verde.
The tour includes:
Tour Cost:
$1,400: MVF Fellows member, per participant
$1,500: Non-member, per participant
$75 per night single supplement (for guests not sharing a room).
50% deposit required to register.
Early Birds who register before July 1st, will receive $100 off the registration fee. To register, or for more information, contact the Mesa Verde Foundation at 303-321-3120 or by email at kim@mesaverdefoundation.org
The tour will fill up quickly. Make your reservations soon!
Explore Cliff Palace, North America’s largest cliff dwelling, through an immersive online tour featuring perspectives from Indigenous ranger interns and a National Park Service archaeologist. With 150 stone rooms, this place is special and sacred, to our associated Pueblos, Nations, and Tribes while showing the impressive architecture of the Ancestral Pueblo people. Gain a deeper understanding of Mesa Verde’s past and present through the lens of Pueblo peoples’ experiences, including the challenges and adaptations brought about by climate change.
Click the photo above to access the virtual tour.
Explore Balcony House from the comfort of your home with an engaging ranger-guided virtual tour. Navigate through the intricate passageways and delve into the remarkable architecture that defines this site. Learn the origin of the site’s name, find out where the freshwater springs are located, marvel at the breathtaking panoramic views, and imagine what life was like here in the past.
Click the photo above to access the virtual tour.