HIGH PLAINS HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC CLOVIS NEW MEXICO

CLOVIS, NM

Blackwater Draw National Historic Landmark Trailhead 13,000 years ago Blackwater Draw was a lake, at the time, the headwaters of the Brazos River. The trail at the site is loop around the lake area. This is a view back toward the trailhead, between the pines, going back to the Visitor's Center. Blackwater Draw National Historic Landmark is where the first evidence was found of humans hunting mammoths. The artifacts found are of the Clovis culture, the oldest positively defined cultural group in North America. They date back approximately 12,750 years. The site was discovered in 1929 and excavations began in 1932. Archeological digs have only been done on about 7% of the area. Eastern New Mexico University has <a href="https://www.bwdarchaeology.com/bwdnationalhistoriclandmark" rel="noreferrer nofollow">a nice web page that includes an informative virtual tour of the site</a>.
Blackwater Draw National Historic Landmark Trailhead Credit: pecooper98362

The High Plains Historical Foundation Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the history and culture of the High Plains region of Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Colorado, Kansas, and Nebraska. The foundation is based in Clovis, New Mexico and operates a museum and research facility that houses a vast collection of artifacts, documents, and photographs related to the history of the High Plains.

The museum features exhibits on the Native American cultures that once inhabited the region, the early explorers and settlers who moved westward, the cowboys and cattle drives that shaped the region's economy, and the military and aviation history of the area. Visitors can also view a collection of antique vehicles, including a Model T Ford and a 1929 Studebaker, as well as a replica of a 19th-century blacksmith shop.

The High Plains Historical Foundation Inc. also offers educational programs and events for the local community, including lectures, workshops, and hands-on activities for children. The foundation is funded through donations and grants, and relies on the support of volunteers to maintain and expand its collection and programs.

Overall, the High Plains Historical Foundation Inc. is an important cultural institution that celebrates the rich and diverse history of the High Plains region, and provides a valuable resource for researchers, students, and anyone interested in learning about the past.

HIGH PLAINS HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC CLOVIS NEW MEXICO is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CLOVIS NM. US MID #8403500112

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

Blackwater Draw National Historic Landmark Trailhead 13,000 years ago Blackwater Draw was a lake, at the time, the headwaters of the Brazos River. The trail at the site is loop around the lake area. This is a view back toward the trailhead, between the pines, going back to the Visitor's Center. Blackwater Draw National Historic Landmark is where the first evidence was found of humans hunting mammoths. The artifacts found are of the Clovis culture, the oldest positively defined cultural group in North America. They date back approximately 12,750 years. The site was discovered in 1929 and excavations began in 1932. Archeological digs have only been done on about 7% of the area. Eastern New Mexico University has <a href="https://www.bwdarchaeology.com/bwdnationalhistoriclandmark" rel="noreferrer nofollow">a nice web page that includes an informative virtual tour of the site</a>.
Blackwater Draw National Historic Landmark Trail 13,000 years ago Blackwater Draw was a lake, at the time, the headwaters of the Brazos River. The trail at the site is loop around the lake area. It loops through some rugged terrane. Blackwater Draw National Historic Landmark is where the first evidence was found of humans hunting mammoths. The artifacts found are of the Clovis culture, the oldest positively defined cultural group in North America. They date back approximately 12,750 years. The site was discovered in 1929 and excavations began in 1932. Archeological digs have only been done on about 7% of the area. Eastern New Mexico University has <a href="https://www.bwdarchaeology.com/bwdnationalhistoriclandmark" rel="noreferrer nofollow">a nice web page that includes an informative virtual tour of the site</a>.
Blackwater Draw National Historic Landmark Trail 13,000 years ago Blackwater Draw was a lake, at the time, the headwaters of the Brazos River. The trail at the site is loop around the lake area. It loops through some rugged terrane. Blackwater Draw National Historic Landmark is where the first evidence was found of humans hunting mammoths. The artifacts found are of the Clovis culture, the oldest positively defined cultural group in North America. They date back approximately 12,750 years. The site was discovered in 1929 and excavations began in 1932. Archeological digs have only been done on about 7% of the area. Eastern New Mexico University has <a href="https://www.bwdarchaeology.com/bwdnationalhistoriclandmark" rel="noreferrer nofollow">a nice web page that includes an informative virtual tour of the site</a>.
South Bank Excavation Interpretive Center 13,000 years ago Blackwater Draw was a lake, at the time, the headwaters of the Brazos River. The trail at the site is loop around the lake area. In the late 1970s excavation was begun on a site on the south bank of the dry lake. Work continues until today. In the 1990s a the site was enclosed by a large steel structure, to preserve the site and provide a place where people can see what is being done. To the left is an A-Frame building covering a well, hand dug 10,000 years ago. It still has water in it, making it the oldest well in North America. Blackwater Draw National Historic Landmark is where the first evidence was found of humans hunting mammoths. The artifacts found are of the Clovis culture, the oldest positively defined cultural group in North America. They date back approximately 12,750 years. The site was discovered in 1929 and excavations began in 1932. Archeological digs have only been done on about 7% of the area. Eastern New Mexico University has <a href="https://www.bwdarchaeology.com/bwdnationalhistoriclandmark" rel="noreferrer nofollow">a nice web page that includes an informative virtual tour of the site</a>.
Clovis Technology The Visitor's Center has an exhibit of artifacts of the Clovis people found on the site. Here are some stone scrapers and spear points. The Clovis point is the oldest and most widely distributed single artifact type in North America. Blackwater Draw National Historic Landmark is where the first evidence was found of humans hunting mammoths. The artifacts found are of the Clovis culture, the oldest positively defined cultural group in North America. They date back approximately 12,750 years. The site was discovered in 1929 and excavations began in 1932. Archeological digs have only been done on about 7% of the area. Eastern New Mexico University has <a href="https://www.bwdarchaeology.com/bwdnationalhistoriclandmark" rel="noreferrer nofollow">a nice web page that includes an informative virtual tour of the site</a>.
Ancient Bison Scull The Visitor's Center has an exhibit of fossils found on the site. Scull of an Ancient Bison (Bison antiquus) mounted standing upright. You are viewing the roof of its mouth and the upper molars. The Ancient Bison was 25-35% larger than the modern American Bison. Blackwater Draw National Historic Landmark is where the first evidence was found of humans hunting mammoths. The artifacts found are of the Clovis culture, the oldest positively defined cultural group in North America. They date back approximately 12,750 years. The site was discovered in 1929 and excavations began in 1932. Archeological digs have only been done on about 7% of the area. Eastern New Mexico University has <a href="https://www.bwdarchaeology.com/bwdnationalhistoriclandmark" rel="noreferrer nofollow">a nice web page that includes an informative virtual tour of the site</a>.
Mammoth Mandible And Modified Tusk The Visitor's Center has an exhibit of fossils found on from the site. Fossil of the Mandible of a Columbian Mammoth (Mammuthus columbi). Of particular notice is a tusk which shows evidence of being worked by a human to break off the tip to use as a tool. Blackwater Draw National Historic Landmark is where the first evidence was found of humans hunting mammoths. The artifacts found are of the Clovis culture, the oldest positively defined cultural group in North America. They date back approximately 12,750 years. The site was discovered in 1929 and excavations began in 1932. Archeological digs have only been done on about 7% of the area. Eastern New Mexico University has <a href="https://www.bwdarchaeology.com/bwdnationalhistoriclandmark" rel="noreferrer nofollow">a nice web page that includes an informative virtual tour of the site</a>.
Saber-Tooth Tiger Scull he Visitor's Center has an exhibit of fossils found on the site. This scull of a Saber-Tooth Tiger (Smilodon) is the only ringer. It is a fiberglass model to display while the real fossil is off-site being studied. Blackwater Draw National Historic Landmark is where the first evidence was found of humans hunting mammoths. The artifacts found are of the Clovis culture, the oldest positively defined cultural group in North America. They date back approximately 12,750 years. The site was discovered in 1929 and excavations began in 1932. Archeological digs have only been done on about 7% of the area. Eastern New Mexico University has <a href="https://www.bwdarchaeology.com/bwdnationalhistoriclandmark" rel="noreferrer nofollow">a nice web page that includes an informative virtual tour of the site</a>.
Blackwater Draw National Historic Landmark Visitor's Center Blackwater Draw National Historic Landmark is where the first evidence was found of humans hunting mammoths. The artifacts found are of the Clovis culture, the oldest positively defined cultural group in North America. They date back approximately 12,750 years. The site was discovered in 1929 and excavations began in 1932. Archeological digs have only been done on about 7% of the area. Eastern New Mexico University has <a href="https://www.bwdarchaeology.com/bwdnationalhistoriclandmark" rel="noreferrer nofollow">a nice web page that includes an informative virtual tour of the site</a>.
A Place To Read In Comfort The Portales Public Library is small but is a comfortable and welcoming place. They even have some books that I remember from my youth.
Food For The Mind The Portales Public Library is small but it is very active in the service of the community.
Know Thyself Located on the edge of the Llano Estacado, Portales, New Mexico, is the home of Eastern New Mexico University and is one of the largest producers of Valencia peanuts in the United States. It is also the nation's top producer of organic peanut butter. As the welcome sign indicates, the town is a believer in reflection and self analysis.

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MID # 8403500112
Name HIGH PLAINS HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC CLOVIS NEW MEXICO
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Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 237250293
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LAT/LONG 34.424634, -103.210071
CODES FIPS State Code: 35
FIPS County Code: 009
US Census Tract: 000301
US Census Block: 4008