Twilight in Cliff Palace

See Cliff Palace as you have never seen it before! 

Through a special arrangement with the National Park Service, the Mesa Verde Institute will present extended Cliff Palace twilight tours daily from May 24 through September 7, 2009. These ranger-led 90-minute tours begin at 7:00 p.m. and are limited to 20 participants to provide an intimate, leisurely encounter with Mesa Verde's largest cliff dwelling. This tour's dramatic sunset lighting appeals to amateur and professional photographers as well as those seeking a deeper connection with this extraordinary archeological treasure.


Knowledgeable Rangers portraying an historical character* from Mesa Verde’s past will  guide visitors through Cliff Palace as the sun begins to set below the mesa top. This is a unique opportunity to learn about North America’s largest cliff dwelling through the eyes of the people who found, stabilized, and preserved it in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

 

Tickets are $10 per participant and are sold only in person at the Far View Visitor Center. The MVMA discount does not apply to this program.  For comparison purposes, daytime Cliff Palace tours are $3 per person for a 60-minute program with up to 60 participants.


Sunday and Wednesday          

Cliff Palace Twilight Tour with J. Walter Fewkes, PhD.
Return to 1922 for a tour of Cliff Palace and other archaeological endeavors with Doctor Fewkes (portrayed by Ranger Mark Andrews). Be prepared for a lovely evening of information, wit, and charm.

Monday and Friday

Twilight with Jesse Nusbaum
Spend some time with “Mr. Mesa Verde,” Jesse Logan Nussbaum (portrayed by Ranger Kevin Lloyd), the Park’s first scientifically trained superintendent.

Tuesday

Stories from a CCC Boy
Go on a journey back in time with a Civilian Conservation Corps boy (portrayed by Ranger Scott Kortemeyer), and relive his experiences.


Thursday and Saturday

Cliff Palace with “Al Wetherill”                
Step back in time to 1902 as we enjoy Cliff Palace with Al Wetherill (portrayed by Tim McNeil). The Wetherill’s were a family of local ranchers who pioneered tours and archeology at Mesa Verde.

*Subject to change due to Ranger availability.

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