The Prehistoric Eras Tour: Aurora History Museum's Winter Speaker Series
November 5 to November 12

Join the Aurora History Museum for a Prehistoric Eras Tour. Learn millions of years of history across seven presentations. Whether you used to love dinosaurs, have gotten really into fossils lately, or just want to learn something new, this series has something for you! All of these events are free and open to the public. Please reserve your spot through the links below. 

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 6 p.m.
Trilobites and Treats: Life in the Paleozoic Era
Geologist Samantha Sands presents a look into the history of life during the Paleozoic Era. Followed by trilobite cookie decorating.
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Thursday, Nov. 6, 6 p.m.
Geologic History of Denver
Discover what the Denver metro area looked like millions of years ago with Dr. Mossbrucker.
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Friday, Nov. 7, 6 p.m.
The Geology and Trace Fossils of Bryce Canyon
Learn how Bryce Canyon’s stunning landscape is not just a visual marvel, but also a window into Earth’s past with Amanda Rea
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Saturday, Nov. 8, 4 p.m.
Unearthing Ancient Colorado: How Fossils Reveal Colorado's Wild Past
An interactive presentation on Colorado's history from ocean to rainforest with Dr. Gussie Maccracken.
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Saturday, Nov. 8, 6 p.m.
Dinosaur Diets Explored: Paleontology of Jurassic Arizona
A presentation by Kieran McBride on his research breaking down fossils to uncover dinosaur diets in the Kayenta Formation.
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Wednesday, Nov. 12, 6 p.m.
Lamb Spring and the Pleistocene
Mammoths, camels, and sloths, oh my! Learn about local Late Pleistocene Megafauna with Cameron Randolph from the Lamb Spring Archaeological Preserve.
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