The Vore Buffalo Jump National Historic Site

In 1989, the family of Woodrow and Doris Vore agreed to donate 8.25 acres that included the sinkhole to the UW with the stipulation that it be developed as a research and education center with 12 years.

For six years, the only excavation available for display was the 3 meter by 6-meter unit created by the UW Field Schools in the mid-1990’s  The unit was protected only by a flat, sheet metal cover with doors that could be propped open and by a plastic canopy for shade.  Very limited additional excavation occurred during those years and the associated exhibits were very limited in size.  Nevertheless, for the first time in decades, the Site was open to the public and thousands of people were able to observe the artifacts in situ and have the archaeology and history explained to them.”

Unfortunately, the University had funding limitations and other priorities and were unable to create the Center within the time period.

Vore Buffal Jump Foundation

In 2001 the property was transferred to the non-profit VBJF which is committed to realizing the Vore Site’s incredible potential for scientific, educational, and cultural programs and to making the site available to visitors from all parts of the world.