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Louden-Henritze Museum of Archaeology
A great place for family afternoons, the museum treasures include dinosaur bones, pottery, models of ancient village life and burials, including a fish that lived on the Santa Fe Trail back when Trinidad was a seabed.
The Trinidad State Jr. College Archaeology Department was established in 1942, under the direction of Norman Dondelinger and Robert Tatem. Throughout the years, many noted archaeologists have taught at the college and conducted excavations and scientific studies at numerous sites in the region. They recorded many finds, recovered artifacts during supervised excavations, and cataloged and stored the artifacts at the college. Many of the items were put on display in a small campus museum set up by Haldon Chase. In 1967, when the Freudenthal Memorial Library was built at the college, space was allocated on the ground floor for a larger museum.
A replica of the Trinchera Shelter is another special display. The rock shelter, which was discovered in eastern Las Animas County, turned out to be a very important archaeological site. Because of the protected location of the cave, and the subsequent dry conditions throughout the centuries, many perishable items were preserved over time, including pottery shards, projectile points, yucca sandals, braided ropes and grass mats. A few years ago, another archaeological excavation was conducted in Trinidad when contractors who were building an addition onto a local home discovered some large bones. They proved to be skeletal remains of Mosasaur dating back to the prehistoric Cretaceous Period. Nearly 80% of the dinosaur's skeleton was recovered, and it is now on display at the museum.
The Louden-Henritze Archaeology Museum is named for Richard Louden, Willard Louden, and Ruth Henritze, three individuals who played key roles in establishing the museum and organizing its collections and displays. Among these fascinating displays in the museum are a mammoth tusk and bones recovered near Kim, CO in 1966, a fossilized skeleton of a prehistoric reptile which was discovered and excavated near the Trinidad Power Plant, and the Abe Mason collection of Indian artifacts. There is also a rare fish egg fossil, and a rock petroglyph donated to the museum by a rancher who discovered the large artifact on his property in eastern Las Animas County.
Summer Hours: Monday - Friday, 10AM - 4PM, call for Off Season Hours. Free Admission For more information... Louden-Henritze Archaeology Museum. Phone: (719) 846-5508. Email: loretta.martin@trinidadstate.edu. http://www.trinidadstate.edu/museum/
Cities and Towns near Louden-Henritze Museum of Archaeology
Trinidad. Trinidad, Colorado is the county seat of Las Animas County. Located between exits 11 and 15 on the I-25 at the foot of Fisher's Peak (elevation: 9,665 ft.)
Where to eat and stay near Louden-Henritze Museum of Archaeology
Restaurants
A Little Catering Company.
503 S. Chestnut Trinidad. Phone: 719-214-2856.
Big 4 Country Store.
24638 Hwy 12 Trinidad Trinidad. Phone: 719-845-2600.
Black Jack's Saloon & Steakhouse.
225 W. Main Trinidad. Phone: 719-846-9501. http://blackjackssaloon.com
Bob & Earl's Cafe.
1118 Robinson Avenue (Hwy 12) Trinidad. Phone: 719-846-0144.
Burger King.
920 Freedom Road Trinidad. Phone: 719-846-9445.
Chef Liu's Chinese Restaurant & Lounge.
1423 Santa Fe Trail Trinidad. Phone: 719-846-3333 or 719-846-2881.
C&H Restaurant.
443 N. Commercial Trinidad. Phone: 719-846-3851.
Country Kitchen.
3125 Toupal Drive Trinidad. Phone: 719-846-4500.
Dairy Queen.
416 University Trinidad. Phone: 719-845-8100.
Domino's Pizza.
508 Nevada Ave. Trinidad. Phone: 719-845-9894.
El Paso Cafe.
1101 E. Main Trinidad. Phone: 719-846-8522.
Fabilis Wings .
103 West Main Street Trinidad. Phone: 719-846-9464.
Fairway Grill @ Cougar Canyon.
304 Shanahan Drive Trinidad. Phone: 719-422-7020.
Family Seed II.
525 San Juan Street Trinidad. Phone: 719-845-8057.
Hot Spot at the Savoy.
313 N. Commercial Trinidad. Phone: 719-846-1191.
JR'S .
806 Goddard Ave. Trinidad. Phone: 719-846-8384.
JR'S Fuel Stop.
105 East Colorado Ave. Trinidad. Phone: 719-846-4483.
JR'S Fuel Stop .
426 North Chesnut Street Trinidad. Phone: 719-846-3237.
JR'S Travel Shoppe.
639 West Main Street Trinidad. Phone: 719-846-6390.
Lee's Bar-B-Q.
825 San Pedro Trinidad. Phone: 719-846-7621.
A Trinidad tradition since 1938. Across the street from Kit Carson Park.
McDonald's Restaurant.
322 Nevada Ave. Trinidad. Phone: 719-846-3322.
Mission at the Bell.
134 W. Main Trinidad. Phone: 719-845-1513.
Nana & Nano's Deli & Pasta House.
418 E. Main Trinidad. Phone: 719- 846-2696.
Rino's Italian Restaurant & Steakhouse.
400 E. Main Trinidad. Phone: 719- 845-0949.
Spanky's Smokehouse.
136 Elm Street Station Trinidad. Phone: 719-846-7069.
Tequila's.
9990 Santa Fe Trail Trinidad. Phone: 719-846-3514.
The Cafe At D Dry Goods.
135 East Main Street Trinidad. Phone: 719-846-7119.
Trinidad Brewing Company.
516 Elm Street Trinidad. Phone: 719-846-7069.
Trinidad Diner.
734 E. Main Trinidad. Phone: 719-846-7798.
Wendy's Old Fashion Hamburgers.
9960 Santa Fe Trail Drive Trinidad. Phone: 719-845-9143.
What' A Grind.
341 North Commercial Street Trinidad. Phone: 719-846-0505.
Whistle Stop/Subway.
313 Nevada Avenue Trinidad. Phone: 719-846-6633.
Wonderful House Chinese Restaurant.
415 University Trinidad. Phone: 719-845-1888.
Yesterday's Pizza.
512 San Juan Trinidad. Phone: 719-845-8640.
Hotels and Motels
Best Western Trinidad Inn.
900 West Adams / I-25 & Exit 13-A Trinidad. Phone: 719-846-2215 / 800-955-2215.
Budget Host Inn.
10301 Santa Fe Trail / I-25 & Exit 11 Trinidad. Phone: 719-846-3307.
Budget Summit Inn & RV Park.
9800 Santa Fe Trail / I-25 & Exit 11 Trinidad. Phone: 719-846-2251.
Downtown Motel.
516 East Main Trinidad. Phone: 719-846-3341.
Frontier Motel.
815 Goddard Avenue / I-25 & Exit 15 Trinidad. Phone: 719-846-2261 / 888-999-3996.
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites.
3130 Santa Fe Trail Drive Trinidad. Phone: 719-845-8400.
La Quinta Suites.
2833 Toupal Drive Trinidad. Phone: 719-845-4091.
Quality Inn Trinidad.
3125 Toupal Drive / I-25 & Exit 11 Trinidad. Phone: 719-846-4491 / 800-465-4329.
Royal Motel.
1115 East Main Trinidad. Phone: 719-846-3361.
Sper 8.
1924 Freedom Road Trinidad. Phone: 719-846-8280.
Trail's End Motel.
616 East Main Trinidad. Phone: 719-846-4425.
Trinidad Motor Inn.
702 West Main / I-25 & Exit 13-B Trinidad.
Trinidad Super 8 Motel.
1924 Freedom Road / I-25 & Exit 15 Trinidad. Phone: 719-846-8280.
Bed and Breakfasts
Black Jack's Inn.
225 West Main Street Trinidad. Phone: 719-846-9501. http://blackjackssaloon.com
Tarabino Inn & Gallery.
310 East Second Street Trinidad. Phone: 719-846-2115 / 866-846-8808. http://tarabinoinn.com
The Stone Mansion.
212 East Second Street Trinidad. Phone: 719-845-1625 / 877-264-4279.
Completed in 1904, the Stone Mansion is a unique example of early 20th century aesthetic sensibility. The home is furnished with museum quality oil paintings, furniture and family heirlooms, all in keeping with the period of the house. Quaint, spacious guest rooms and baths are located on the second floor. Each guest room accomodates two and is ideal for a romantic getaway, complete with 1920\'s vintage baths featuring multiple shower heads and oversized tubs. Reservations are recommended. No pets allowed. Smoking on the porch or the grounds only.
Campgrounds and RV Parks
Cawthon Motel & RV Park.
1701 Santa Fe Trail Trinidad. Phone: 719-846-3303.
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