The free public lecture "What Were They Thinking? (Reading the Writing on the Walls)" is scheduled for Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 7:00 PM in Pueblo, Colorado.
The event is hosted by the Pueblo Archaeological and Historical Society (PAHS) and features guest speaker Anne Whitfield, president of the Colorado Rock Art Association. The presentation explores spectacular rock art recorded on private land in eastern Colorado, examining themes and imagery left by Plains Indigenous Peoples to gain insight into their worldviews and personal concerns.
If you are interested in local history or environmental topics, there are several other free public lectures happening in March 2026:
Would you like more information on parking near the Pueblo Heritage Museum or help finding other archaeological events in the area?
Event Details
Other Upcoming Free Lectures in Pueblo
•Location: Pueblo Heritage Museum, 201 W. B Street, Pueblo, CO 81003.
•Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
•Cost: FREE and open to the public.
•Speaker: Anne Whitfield, an expert with over 25 years of experience in recording and interpreting rock art.
•"Our (Agri)Culture Needs Water!" (Liquid Lecture Series)
•Date & Time: Tuesday, March 24, 2026, from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
•Location: Walter Brewing Company, 126 S. Oneida St., Pueblo, CO.
•Description: Hosted by the Fountain Creek Brewshed® Alliance, this lecture features the Lower Arkansas Valley Water Conservation District discussing the vital role of irrigation systems in local agriculture. Attendees receive $1 off tap beers.
•"Predators of the Prairie Dog Ecosystem"
•Date & Time: Tuesday, March 31, 2026, from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
•Location: Governor's Mansion (Online/Local RSVP).
•Description: Part of a speaker series on animal issues, featuring wildlife experts discussing species such as Black-Footed Ferrets, Burrowing Owls, and Golden Eagles.
Updated at 23 Mar 2026