The Denver Society of the Archaeological Institute of America
Established 1904
The Archaeological Institute of America promotes a vivid and informed public interest in the cultures and civilizations of the past, supports archaeological research, fosters the sound professional practice of archaeology, advocates the preservation of the world’s archaeological heritage, and represents the discipline in the wider world.
WELCOME TO THE DENVER SOCIETY OF THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF AMERICA
The Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) is North
America’s oldest and largest organization devoted to the
world of archaeology.
The Institute is a nonprofit group founded in 1879 and chartered by the United States Congress in 1906. The Denver Society was organized in 1903 and incorporated in 1904. Today, the AIA has nearly 6,100 Members and 104 chartered local societies in the United States, Canada, and overseas. Our lectures and events reaached 20,000 people in 2024. Archaeology Magazine reaches at least 175,000 subscribers and newsstand buyers, while the American Journal of Archaeology is one of the world’s leading peer-reviewed publications on Mediterranean archaeology, reaching over 2,100 individual readers and nearly 750 institutions in more than 40 countries. Our members include professional archaeologists, corresponding members, students, and enthusiasts, all united by a shared passion for archaeology and its role in furthering human knowledge. For information about our national Institute, please go to the national web site: www.archaeological.org.