Archaeological Excavation Wahkpa Chu'gn Buffalo Jump Archaeological Site

Address

1753 US-2
Havre, MT 59501 View on Map TripAdvisor Own or manage this business?

Website https://www.earlclackmuseumfoundation.org/ Email clack.museum@hotmail.com Phone (406) 265-4000

Overview Service & Activities

About Wahkpa Chu'gn is a prehistoric buffalo jump dating back to 2,000 years before present. Peoples of the Besant, Avonlea, and Old Women's/Saddle Butte archaeological complexes are represented in the site area. These were the primary prehistoric occupants of the area and region for the last two millennia and this site is generally recognized as the best-known site regionally documenting those cultures over that period of time. One hour guided tours of the site are offered daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Visitors view pits up to 20 feet below the surface where artifacts remain in place as discovered. At the end of each tour visitors are taught how to throw the "atlatl" which was the weapon of choice for the earliest peoples at the site, the Besant. The site is handicapped accessible and off season tours are available weather permitting by calling 406-265-4000. Also on site is the Wahkpa Chu'gn Interpretive Center where artifacts from the site are available for public viewing.

Contact

MAILING ADDRESS 2 5th Avenue
Havre, MT 59501

CONTACT (406) 265-4000

Details

SEASON Memorial Day through Labor Day

HOURS Open 9:00am - 1:00pm Tours at 9:00am, 10:30am, and noon Off season tours may be available by appointment (weather permitting)

PAYMENT METHODS American Express, Cash, Discover, Master Card, Personal Check (In State), Personal Check (Out Of State), Travelers Checks, Visa

RESERVATIONS Reservations Accepted, Reservations Recommended, Walk-Ins Welcome

SPECIAL DIRECTIONS Wahkpa Chu'gn Buffalo Jump is located in Havre, Montana behind Holiday Village Mall, on Highway 2 West.

SERVICES Air Conditioning Books Gift Shop Handicapped Accessible Merchandise Parking Public Restroom Tour

ACTIVITIES Archaeology Education Exhibit History Museum Tour