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Did you know? The Museum of the Mountain Man publishes a Rocky Mountain Fur Trade Journal, a yearly collection of peer-reviewed articles discussing the histories of mountain men, rendezvous and the fur trade era. This year’s volume will launch on July 1 and you can pre-order your copy today via https://bit.ly/3JhQPHH.

The Rocky Mountain Fur Trade Journal - Museum of the Mountain Man The Rocky Mountain Fur Trade Journal The Rocky Mountain Fur Trade Journal is an academic peer-review publication intended to further the knowledge base and discussion of the Rocky Mountain fur trade era and provide an avenue for researchers to showcase their work. Purchase an annual membership and t...

If you’ve ever attended one of our annual cultural events like Rendezvous at The Fort, you’ve likely witnessed the firing of the 19th century cannon on our grounds. This Independence Day, we welcome you to get an insider’s look at local cannoneer and historic interpreter Norman Hughes. You can read about his unique hobby in The Fort’s recent blog post: https://bit.ly/4creQse

Food fact: The prairie turnip was an important food source on the Plains. Turnips were eaten either fresh or dried, or pounded down to a flour for soups and bread. It’s estimated that up to a third of the Plains Indian diet relied upon the prairie turnip, and at times of starvation it was the principal food resource available.

Source: The Encyclopedia of Trade Goods, Vol. 6

We hope to see you at Rendezvous at The Fort on September 21 and 22 for a weekend filled with historical fun. Discover the mountain men trappers and traders' encampments as they were at Bent’s Old Fort in the 1830s, meet today’s American Indian nations through ceremonial dances and singing, listen to storytellers, enjoy music from Rex Rideout and much more! More information – and tickets – coming soon.

After crossing southwest through Kansas and meeting the Arkansas River, travelers on the Santa Fe Trail had a choice of two routes. The longer and safer “Mountain Branch” followed the river west across southern Colorado to Bent’s Fort, then veered southwest along Timpas Creek to Raton Pass. Once over the difficult mountains, the open plains stretched out to the south – about six days’ journey from Santa Fe. The alternate route was called the Cimarron cutoff. In eastern Colorado, the trail left the Arkansas River and traveled across a desolate, generally waterless route southwest. It was faster, but harder on livestock and more dangerous, as attacks by Comanches, Apaches and other tribes were common. Despite its dangers, the Cimarron cutoff became the preferred route to Santa Fe around 1835.

(Excerpted from Sam Arnold’s “Eating Up the Santa Fe Trail.”)

As fur trappers and mountain men moved west, they had to make do with food they found – and hunted – on the trail. If you've ever wondered what wild food they ate, FrontierLife.net published a list from famed mountain man Rufus Sage's journal: https://bit.ly/3XEFkBY

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Mark your calendars for Rendezvous at The Fort! Join us September 21 and 22 for a weekend full of history. Experience mountain men trappers and traders' encampments as they were at Bent’s Old Fort in the 1830s, meet today’s American Indian nations through ceremonial dances and singing, listen to storytellers, enjoy music from Rex Rideout and much more! More information – and tickets – coming soon.

We enjoyed reading one of Smithsonian Magazine’s latest articles detailing the first board game in America – a geographical game depicting the country in the early 1800s – and what it tells us about the aspirations of our then young nation.

What America's First Board Game Tells Us About the Aspirations of a Young Nation Released in 1822, the Travelers’ Tour Through the United States took players on a cross-country adventure

Are you interested in history and looking for ways to get involved with your local community this year? Sign up to volunteer with Tesoro Cultural Center via https://bit.ly/3q0qvv8.

Did you know? At the time of the Santa Fe Trail, from 1821 to 1870, the fare of the agricultural Pueblo Indians was introduced to Americans. The Hispanic population – made up heavily of descendants of Tlaxcalan Indians from Mexico and Spanish-born hidalgos – also had its own cuisine, and the mixture of the two homogenized into what is now known as New Mexican cuisine.

(Excerpted from Sam Arnold’s “Eating Up the Santa Fe Trail”)

Looking to experience more history and culture this summer? Cowboys & Indians Magazine shared a list of 10 historic Indigenous sites to explore, including Mesa Verde National Park! Read the full article via https://bit.ly/3VbSNhN.

10 Historic Indigenous Sites To Visit This Summer Experience the rich history and culture of Native America by heading over to these 10 Indigenous sites this summer.

If you’d like to plan your visit to this weekend’s Indian Market & Powwow, the long-awaited schedule of events is here! We can’t wait to welcome you for a weekend filled with fun for the whole family!

Glenda Loretto was born into an artistic family from Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico. Her mother was a potter and her sister, Estella Loretto, is a well-known artist/sculptor. Loretto graduated from the Institute of American Indian Arts (AIAIA) in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in 1993. While at IAIA, she attended a two-week program at the Penland School of Arts in North Carolina to study jewelry. She began as a potter but in 2000, she changed her medium to jewelry. You can view her creations on display at our 23rd Annual Indian Market & Powwow, June 1-2. Tickets are now on sale! https://bit.ly/3UAeZlC

We’re giving away tickets for our upcoming Indian Market and Powwow, June 1-2! Answer the trivia question below for your chance to win entry for four to this beloved annual event. We’ll randomly select two winners and announce them in the comments on Monday, May 27.

Q: What is the purpose of annealing used by jewelers who are silversmiths?

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📸: Jennifer Traylor

Planning to attend our 23rd Annual Indian Market & Powwow, June 1-2? YourHub has all the details on this year’s event, which features nationally acclaimed American Indian artists, ceremonial dances, interactive exhibits and more! https://dpo.st/3wLpKtl

Tesoro Cultural Center presents 23rd annual Indian Market & Powwow on June 1 and 2 | YourHub Tesoro Cultural Center presents 23rd annual Indian Market & Powwow on June 1 and 2 Posted by jordanb1 on May 20, 2024 in Adams County, Arapahoe County, Arvada, Denver, Douglas County, Evergreen, Golden, Jefferson County, Morrison, South Jeffco | 37 Views | Leave a response Dancers perform at a past....

Join us for an enriching weekend at Tesoro Cultural Center's 23rd Annual Indian Market & Intertribal Powwow! Immerse yourself in American-Indian art, culture and dance at The Fort in Jeffco. 🎶🌟

BONUS: We're giving Jeffco residents free tickets! 🎟️ Reserve your spot today, as tickets will go quickly:
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See you there for some family fun and cultural exploration!

Don’t forget to grab your tickets for our 23rd Annual Indian Market & Powwow, June 1-2 on the grounds of The Fort! Skip the line by purchasing your tickets online for a fun-filled family weekend celebrating American Indian art, culture and dance. Tickets start at $15 for single-day admission and we’ve also included add-ons so you can join the VIP Patron Party and enjoy premium seating at the Powwow. Learn more and purchase your tickets today via https://bit.ly/3JVT6YZ.

Avelino Whaler is of the Santo Domingo Pueblo and specializes in silversmith and beadwork using natural stones and shells. He works alongside his wife to combine the works of silversmithing and beadwork to create keychains, zipper pulls, bookmarks and more. You can view their creations on display at our 23rd Annual Indian Market & Powwow, June 1-2. Tickets are on sale now! https://bit.ly/3UAeZlC

We’re giving away tickets for our upcoming Indian Market and Powwow, June 1-2! Answer the trivia question below for your chance to win entry for four to this beloved annual event. We’ll randomly select two winners and announce them in the comments on Monday, May 20.

The Tesoro Cultural Center is committed to protecting and making available to the community the artistic treasures of our American past.

Q: What does “Tesoro” mean in Spanish?

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📸: Jennifer Traylor

Did you know? According to ethno-botanists, chile, or “capsicum,” is a pepper indigenous to the Americas. Chile is erroneously believed to have been named for the country on the west coast of South America. In fact, the term derives from the Aztec names for various peppers: quauchilli, milchilee, zenalchilli and others. There are roughly 200 different types of chiles in existence, with more than 100 varieties in Mexico alone.

(Excerpted from Sam’l Arnold’s “Eating Up the Santa Fe Trail.”)

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Tesoro Cultural Center | Cultural Center in Morrison, CO The Tesoro Cultural Center (Tesoro means “Treasure” in Spanish) is committed to protecting and making available to the community the artistic treasures of our American past.

We’re giving away tickets for our upcoming Indian Market and Powwow, June 1-2! Answer the trivia question below for your chance to win entry for four to this beloved annual event. We’ll randomly select two winners and announce them in the comments on Monday, May 13.

The turquoise stone has been used to adorn jewelry in cultures around the world, dating back as far as the ancient Egyptians. For American Indian tribes, turquoise has various meanings, including spiritual protection, healing and security, or more simply, the beauty of nature.

Q: The turquoise rock is a hydrous phosphate of what two elements on the periodic table?

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The beauty of the West has no limits, and that was made clear by this year's Cowboys & Indians Magazine’s Vision of the West photo contest. Photographers from across the country — from Kalispell, Montana, to Wickenburg, Arizona — submitted breathtaking, all-American scenes of Western life and the ones they received were stunning: https://bit.ly/3xNT4Qi.

Announcing C&I’s 2024 Visions Of The West Photo Contest Winners Check out the winners and highlights of this C&I’s annual Visions of the West photo contest celebrating the breathtaking beauty of the West.

Joseph Begay is a full-blooded American Indian born into the Navajo Nation in 1964. Joseph works with natural materials found throughout the Southwest such as: alabaster, serpentine, Picasso marble, jet, dolomite, amber, argyte and sillonite.

His distinctive animals include life-like representations of bears, turtles, eagles, coyotes, buffalos and several others. His carvings are enhanced by either a solid or multi-color inlaid heartline or a prayer bundle containing arrows, feathers and heshi that he places on the backs of his carvings. You can view his creations on display at our 23rd Annual Indian Market & Powwow, June 1-2. Tickets are now on sale!

Tickets are now on sale for our 23rd Annual Indian Market & Powwow, taking place June 1-2 in Morrison. Skip the line by purchasing your tickets online for a fun-filled family weekend celebrating American Indian art, culture and dance. Tickets start at $15 for single-day admission.

Are you a Jefferson County Resident? Colorado Gives Foundation is pleased to cover your admission today as a way to help our neighbors connect with our county's rich history. Colorado Gives Foundation believes that community is built through connections with each other and the organizations that help our communities thrive - which is good for everyone! Limited complimentary tickets via this program are available on a first come, first served basis at the link below.

We hope to see you there! https://bit.ly/3JJ5LOK

23rd Annual Indian Market and Powwow A Celebration of American Indian Art, Culture and Dance

We’re excited to welcome you to our 23rd Annual Indian Market & Powwow Patron Party on Friday, May 31 from 6-9 p.m., where guests will have the first opportunity to purchase award-winning art, meet the artists and enjoy an evening of culture, food and music. We hope to see you there! https://bit.ly/4avCiTB

📸: Jennifer Traylor

23rd Annual Indian Market and Powwow A Celebration of American Indian Art, Culture and Dance