Archaeology events all month long, all throughout Arizona! Note that the “
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The Arizona Archaeology & Heritage Expo (An Official AZ Centennial Event) will take place March 3 at the Arizona State Capitol! Read Event Details Below and Download Archy Expo Flier ( 1 MB PDF)
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The Arizona Site Steward Program is sponsored by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and is an organization of volunteers that aid the public land managers of Arizona by visiting prehistoric and historic archaeological and paleontological sites on public land and reporting any destruction or vandalism that they note. In addition to this site monitoring, Site Stewards are also active in public education through outreach activities. Site Stewards are selected, trained, and certified by the SHPO and the Archaeology Advisory Commission. Learn More.
The Southwest Archaeology Team, Inc. (SWAT) is affiliated with the Arizona Museum of Natural History and is a group of volunteers who have the following goals: to promote stewardship and conservation of our archaeological heritage; to promote the stabilization and preservations of historic and prehistoric sites; to have an emergency archaeological crew to survey or excavate sites that might be lost if volunteers do not assist with the project; to maintain a membership of archaeologists to supervise the documentation and analysis of the archaeological discoveries; and to involve the public and provide educational opportunities for adults and children. Learn more .
The Arizona Archaeological Society (AAS) was founded in 1964 to promote and increase public awareness regarding our national archaeological and cultural resources. The goal of the AAS is to protect these antiquities by discouraging exploitation of archaeological resources. AAS has a nationally known training program to train and certify avocational archaeologists who can then work with professional archaeologists. AAS also conducts summer field schools with professionals using research, excavations, and rock art recording techniques. Learn more .
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7 pm. by Archaeologist, Allen Dart. Sponsored by Queen Valley RV Resort and the Arizona Humanities Council. The archaeology of Arizona, from the earliest “Paleoindians” through Archaic period hunters and foragers, to the transition to true village life and later prehistoric cultures, is discussed. Call for directions. Queen Valley RV Resort, 50 W. Oro Viejo Drive, Queen Valley. CONTACT: SALLY PHILLIPS, (520) 463-2300 or skp1118(at)yahoo.com.
9 am – 3 pm. Sponsored by Desert Foothills Chapter/AAS, Cave Creek Museum, and the SCRCA. Hikes to sites, booths, crafts, lectures, pottery and flint-knapping demonstrations, plus other hands-on, children activities will be featured. Guided hikes of the SCRCA trails are scheduled through out the day. Hikes require water, sunscreen and appropriate hiking shoes. 44000 N. Spur Cross Rd.; take Spur Cross Rd. from Cave Creek Rd. north 4-1/2 miles. CONTACT: MARY KEARNEY, (623) 687-0721 or maryk92(at)aol.com.
1 pm. Sponsored by the Cave Creek Museum. Museum is located at 6140 Skyline Dr. Take Cave Creek Rd. north, past Carefree Highway, and continue north to Skyline Dr.; turn right on Skyline and follow the curve to the left. CONTACT: EVELYN JOHNSON, (480) 488-2764 or info(at)cavecreekmuseum.com. cavecreekmuseum.com
7 pm. by Archaeologist, Allen Dart. Sponsored by Desert Foothills Chapter/AAS and the Arizona Humanities Council. Native Americans in the Southwest developed sophisticated skills in astronomy and predicting the seasons, centuries before Old World peoples first entered the region. The Picture Rocks petroglyphs, the architecture of the “Great House” at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, and other archaeological evidence of ancient astronomy and calendrical reckoning will be discussed and related to ancient Native American rituals. Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church, 6502 E. Cave Creek Rd. CONTACT: KATHRYN FREY, (380) 695-2609 or kfrey29(at)gmail.com.
1:30 pm. Sponsored by the Cave Creek Museum. Children will learn to listen to what artifacts are telling us. They will reconstruct a reproduction ceramic pot and take part in a mock archaeology dig. Children ages 7 – 12. Museum is located at 6140 Skyline Dr.; take Cave Creek Rd. north, pass Carefree Highway, and continue north to Skyline Dr.; turn right on Skyline and follow the curve to the left. CONTACT: EVELYN JOHNSON, (480) 488-2764 or info(at)cavecreekmuseum.com. cavecreekmuseum.com
9 am – 9 pm weekdays. Sponsored by ASP/Site Steward Program. Chandler Public Library, 22 S. Delaware St. CONTACT: KRISTEN MCLEAN, (602) 542-7389 or www.chandlerlibrary.org
9 am. Sponsored by NPS. Tour the prehistoric ball court, Compound B, and an ancient roasting pit – areas that are normally closed to the public. Regular entrance fees apply. Reservations are required, as the tours are limited to 10 people. Plan to arrive at the Park Visitor Center by 8:45 am; wear sturdy shoes and bring water. 1100 W. Ruins Dr. CONTACT: DIANE GARCIA, (520) 723-3172, ext 11or diane_garcia(at)nps.gov.
10 am - 2 pm. Sponsored by NPS. Hands-on activities for children such as creating a petroglyph, making a clay figurine, playing prehistoric games, and other activities will be featured. 1100 W. Ruins Dr. CONTACT: DIANE GARCIA, (520) 723-3172, ext 11or diane_garcia(at)nps.gov.
9 am.Sponsored by NPS. Special Ranger-guided tours of the Clan House are offered, including the site of historical excavations and other projects. Advanced registration is recommended, as the tours are limited to 10 people. Plan to arrive at the Park Visitor Center by 8:45 am; wear sturdy shoes and bring water. 1100 W. Ruins Dr. CONTACT: DIANE GARCIA, (520) 723-3172, ext 11 or diane_garcia(at)nps.gov.
9 am. Sponsored by BLM and Friends of the AFNM. The hike will start at the 1891 Schoolhouse site and proceed along the scenic Agua Fria River to view the River Bend petroglyphs. This is an easy, two-mile, riparian hike – weather-permitting. Reservations are required, as tour is limited to 15 people. Bring water, lunch, hiking shoes, and sunscreen. RSVP AND RECEIVE DIRECTIONS: info(at)aguafriafriends.org or www.aguafriafriends.org.
8 am – 5 pm. Sponsored by NPS. Prehistoric technology demonstrations will occur daily. No tour reservations needed (regular entrance fees apply). Bring water and hiking shoes. Monument is located 30 miles northwest of Globe on Highway 188. CONTACT: SUSAN HUGHES, (928) 467-2241, ext 23 or susan_hughes(at)nps.gov.
9 am – 5 pm. Sponsored by Besh Ba Gowah Archaeological Park and the City of Globe. Pottery- and basket-making demonstrations, along with reproduction rock art rubbings and corn grinding, will be featured. Site tours at 10 am and 2 pm. Saturday free; Sunday regular fees apply. 1324 Jesse Hayes Rd. CONTACT: LYNNETTE BRANDON/ROSE MANSOUR, (928) 425-0320 or beshbagowah(at)globeaz.gov.
10 am. Presentation by Archaeologist Allen Dart. Sponsored by Rim Country Chapter, AAS and the Arizona Humanities Council. Digital images and ancient pottery are used to show Native American ceramic styles that characterized specific eras in Arizona prehistory and history. How archaeologists use pottery for dating archaeological sites and interpreting ancient life ways will also be discussed. Church of the Holy Nativity, 1414 Easy St. CONTACT: EVELYN CHRISTIAN, (928) 476-3092 or elkwoman(at)msn.com.
9 am – 4 pm. The kick-off event for Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month is the ARIZONA ARCHAEOLOGY & HERITAGE EXPO (Expo). The Expo will offer many educational attractions for archaeology and history buffs, and will be held on the lawns in front of the Senate and House buildings at the Arizona State Capitol. The event is open to the public and is FREE. Download Archy Expo Flier ( 1 MB PDF)
The Expo provides a special opportunity for visitors to learn more about why it is important to preserve archaeological sites and historic places, what archaeologists, historians, and tribal members do in their jobs, and about the prehistory and history of Arizona. Archaeology- and/or history-related, hands-on activities, craft demonstrations, and other fun and educational events will be featured. In addition, Boy Scout and Girl Scout merit badge requirements can be fulfilled at the Expo. Special displays and booths by archaeological and historical organizations, museums, Native American tribes, state and federal agencies, and others will allow you to participate as an archaeologist might in their research today, or make crafts and tools that teach how prehistoric Native Americans and other early inhabitants survived in the Southwest. Demonstrations and interactive activities will help make the past come alive! In addition, information on archaeological sites, museums and historical period parks in and around the local area will be highlighted.
The Expo will give visitors new insights into Arizona's many prehistoric, historic, and contemporary cultures, and will help instill a sense of stewardship for our state’s fragile and nonrenewable heritage resources.
The Expo is part of the Arizona SciTech Festival, an official Centennial Event. The SciTech Festival will take place February-March 2012 and offers a series of hands-on activities and workshops, conversations and debates, exhibitions, concerts, guided walks and tours. For more information on the SciTech Fest visit www.azscitechfest.org/azscitechfest.
9:30 am – 12:30 pm. Sponsored by PGM. How do archaeologists learn about past cultures such as the Hohokam Indians? How did the Hohokam survive in the desert? What did they eat and what tools did they use for hunting? Why was the ancient site at Pueblo Grande built? You will discover the answers to these questions and more! Activities are suitable for ages 7-12. Pre-registration of $15 per child is required. Bring comfortable shoes, hat and sunscreen. PGM, 4619 East Washington St. CONTACT: STACEY MAYS, (602) 495-0901 or Stacey.mays(at)phoenix.gov or www.PuebloGrande.com.
7:30 pm. Lecture by Donna Reiner. Sponsored by PGM Auxiliary. Free. Location: PGM, 4619 East Washington St. For more information, check the PGM website. CONTACT: STACEY MAYS, (602) 495-0901 or Stacey.mays(at)phoenix.gov or www.PuebloGrande.com.
10 am - 3 pm. Sponsored by the PGM. Learn how people made jewelry, ceramics, and tools, and obtained food long before hardware and grocery stores existed. Fun activities, tours and demonstrations for the whole family to enjoy will be featured. Free, outdoor event. PGM, 4619 East Washington St. CONTACT: STACEY MAYS, (602) 495-0901 or Stacey.mays(at)phoenix.gov or www.PuebloGrande.com.
2 pm. Sponsored by PGM Auxiliary. Tour of southwestern Native American peoples collection areas that are not generally open to the public. Appropriate for older children. Free with paid admission. For more information, check the PGM website. PGM, 4619 East Washington St. CONTACT: STACEY MAYS, (602) 495-0901 or Stacey.mays(at)phoenix.gov or www.PuebloGrande.com.
7 am. Sponsored by the PGM. Learn about the prehistoric Hohokam rock art legacy and the preservation efforts being waged to preserve these sites. Participants will be led on interpretive hikes (hikes vary depending on locations). Ages 8+ years. Reservations required, as the tour is limited to 14 people. Cost is $8 per person. Meet at South Mountain Park, Kiwanis Ramada Trailhead. Bring water, lunch, hiking shoes, and sunscreen. Must make reservations on website at www.pueblogrande.com. CONTACT: STACEY MAYS, (602) 495-0901 or Stacey.mays(at)phoenix.gov.
10:30. Sponsored by Pioneers’ Cemetery Association. Cemetery/Park is located at the corner of 14th Ave. and Jefferson Ave. Contact Park for more information. Regular fees apply. CONTACT: PIONEER AND MILITARY MEMORIAL PARK, (602) 534-1262, or for more information: www.azhistcemeteries.org
10 am.Sponsored by PGM Auxiliary. Tour PGM’s backcountry to view a large prehistoric canal preserved in its natural desert setting. Children ages 13+ years. Tours are free with paid admission. Must make reservations on website at www.pueblogrande.com. PGM, 4619 East Washington St. CONTACT: STACEY MAYS, (602) 495-0901 or Stacey.mays(at)phoenix.gov.
2 - 2:30 pm. Sponsored by PGM Auxiliary. Collections Specialist, Holly Young, will guide you through PGM’s southwestern Native American peoples collection areas that are not generally open to the public. Appropriate for older children. Tours free with paid admission. Check the PGM website for updates. PGM, 4619 East Washington St. CONTACT: STACEY MAYS, (602) 495-0901 or Stacey.mays(at)phoenix.gov or www.PuebloGrande.com
10 am– 4 pm. Join the Deer Valley Rock Art Center for its biggest free event of the year! Participate in interactive stations on archaeology and desert ecology, hands-on crafts for kids, ancient spear throwing demonstrations, a mock archaeology dig and agave tasting. Special guided tours of the petroglyph trail and musical performances will also be featured. Appropriate for vision and/or hearing impaired. Deer Valley Rock Art Center, 3711 W. Deer Valley Rd. CONTACT: KIM ARTH, (623) 582-8007 or Kimberly.arth(at)asu.edu
6 pm. by Richard Leventhal. Sponsored by Archaeological Institute of America/Central Arizona Society. The Maya past is looked upon with great interest as evidence of a once great civilization lost in the jungles of Central America. Both Mexican and American cultures have tied themselves back to this ancient culture, either as the basis for an indigenous past, for a culture of exploration and study, or as a direct connection to more recent history. Located at Arizona State University Tempe Campus, Business Administration C Wing (BAC), Room 116. CONTACT: ALMIRA POUDRIER, (602) 738-5784 or almira.poudrier(at)asu.edu. For more information see www.centralazaia.ning.com
7:45 am – 3 pm. Sponsored by Desert Caballeros Western Museum. Self-drive or carpool; lunch on your own at Circle Bar Steakhouse in Bagdad. Cost is $35 members/$50 non-members. The mine tour is free; proceeds help underwrite the Museum's education programs. Reservations required. CONTACT: MICHELLE GILBERT, (928) 684-2272, ext 100 or info(at)westernmuseum.org.
Noon. Lecture by University of Arizona Professor Emeritus, Ed Williams. Sponsored by Desert Caballeros Western Museum and the Arizona Humanities Council. Desert Caballeros Western Museum, 21 N. Frontier St. CONTACT: MICHELLE GILBERT, (928) 684-2272, ext 100 or info(at)westernmuseum.org.
10 am – 3 pm. Sponsored by Desert Caballeros Western Museum. Celebrate the extraordinary talent of women artists from throughout the West. Meet participating artists during the weekend events. Museum is located at 21 N. Frontier St. For more information visit the website at http://www.westernmuseum.org/Event-C58.aspx. CONTACT: MICHELLE GILBERT, (928) 684-2272, ext 100 or info(at)westernmuseum.org.
Call for times and locations. Sponsored by the NPS. Learn about the Sinagua, a Native American culture that inhabited the Verde Valley between the years 1100-1425. Programs include interpretive talks, guided hikes, and demonstrations. CONTACT: CASE GRIFFING, (928) 567-3322, ext 230 or case_griffing(at)nps.gov.
10 am & 2 pm. Sponsored by ASP, Fort Verde State Historic Park, 125 E. Hollamon St., Camp Verde. CONTACT: SHEILA STUBLER, (928) 567-3275.
11 am & 3 pm. Bring your family to Fort Verde to learn how to make adobe bricks and tour through the four remaining historic adobe buildings, fully furnished with period artifacts. March Archaeology Awareness Month activity.
10 am – 3 pm. Take a stroll along Officer’s Row with a docent as they lead guided tours through the historic homes! Living history presentations will be available. March Archaeology Awareness Month activity.
10 am – 3 pm. Sponsored by Camp Verde Historical Society and ASP/Ft. Verde State Historic Park. The George Hance House is located at Fort Verde State Historic Park and was built in 1916. George W. Hance arrived in the Verde Valley in 1869, and was later appointed the first Postmaster of Camp Verde. More information on the history of George Hance and the house will be available, along with an historical interpretation will (at 12:30 pm). Free. Located at 229 Coppinger St. CONTACT: NANCY F LOYD, (928) 567-5060 or verdevista(at)swiftwireless.com.
10 am - 3 pm. Sponsored by the Camp Verde Historical Society. In addition to exhibits on the local history and artifacts, contemporary Native American artists are featured at the Museum. Free; donations are welcome and benefit the Historical Society. 435 South Main St. CONTACT: NANCY F LOYD, (928) 567-5060 or verdevista(at)swiftwireless.com.
10 am – 3 pm. Sponsored by the Camp Verde Historical Society. In 1933, one of President Roosevelt’s first major relief efforts was a new jail for Camp Verde. Also, members of the Arizona Artist Blacksmith Association will demonstrate using basic blacksmithing and forging objects from iron. Come join in the activities and see how this practical skill has evolved into an art form over the centuries. Jail is located at 44 Hollamon St. Free; donations are welcome and benefit the Society. CONTACT: NANCY FLOYD, (928) 567-5060 or verdevista(at)swiftwireless.com.
10 am - 4 pm. Sponsored by the Verde Valley Archaeology Center. Program and activities include: “Archaeology for Kids” on Saturday, with demonstrations and displays, as well as lectures throughout the day. An “Archaeology Film Fest” will take place on Sunday, for a small fee. CONTACT: KEN ZOLL, (928) 593-0364 or center(at)verdevalleyarchaeology.org. For more information, see website at www.nafestival.org or call (928) 567-0066.
9:30 am - 3 pm. Sponsored by Coconino National Forest/Red Rock Ranger District. Learn about ancient Indian cultures of the Southwest by watching demonstrations of, and getting hands-on experience with, ancient technologies, including making fire by friction, weaving yucca fiber sandals, firing pottery, throwing with atlatls, and flint-knapping. Taste traditional foods including piki bread, parched corn, acorn stew, and others. Enjoy watching the Yavapai Apache Bird Dancers and Gourd Singers perform. See over 1,000 beautiful petroglyphs. $5.00 Red Rock Pass or equivalent entrance fee required per vehicle. Located at the V Bar V Heritage Site. From I-17 north, take exit 298 and turn right; go 2 miles on Forest Rd 618, past the Beaver Creek Campground to Heritage site on right. CONTACT: TERRILYN GREEN, (928) 203-2909 or tgreen01(at)fs.fed.us.
7 pm. Presentation by Archaeologist, David Purcell. Explore the history of two frontier forts in New Mexico Territory (which included Arizona) and their role in the least known Civil War Battle in the Southwest. The Battle of Valverde pitted former military allies in a conflict that foreshadowed and influenced the outcome of the subsequent battle at Glorieta Pass. Riordan Mansion State Park, Visitor Center, 409 West Riordan Rd. Free. CONTACT: KATHY FARRETTA, (928) 779-4395 or kmf2(at)azstateparks.gov or www.azstateparks.com.
2 pm - 4 pm. Sponsored by the Museum of Northern Arizona. Explore past native cultures by examining artifacts and participating in hands-on demonstrations. Docent-led activities for children of all ages. Museum of Northern Arizona, 3101 N. Fort Valley Rd. Program included with regular Museum admission. CONTACT: KATHY FARRETTA, (928) 774-5213 or kfarretta(at)mna.mus.az.us or www.musnaz.org.
9:30 pm. Hosted by Archaeologist, Dr. Ted Neff. Sponsored by MNA. A unique partnership between MNA, NPS, and avocational archaeologists, with support from U.S. Forest Service, recently studied cultural resources in the Walnut Canyon Study area. New information will be presented regarding the national significance of these cultural resources. MNA, Harvey W. Branigar Hall, 3101 N. Fort Valley Rd. Presentation included with regular Museum admission. CONTACT: KATHY FARRETTA, (928) 774-5213 or kfarretta(at)mna.mus.az.us or www.musnaz.org.
7 pm. Lecture by Archaeologist, Kimberly Spurr. Sponsored by ASP. Learn about Fort Craig and its role in the Indian Wars of the late 19th century. Long after being decommissioned, the post cemetery was the target of illegal excavations that desecrated numerous historic military graves. Joint efforts by archaeologists and law enforcement resulted in recovery, identification, and reburial of all with full military honors. Riordan Mansion State Park, Visitor Center, 409 West Riordan Rd. Free. CONTACT: KATHY FARRETTA, (928) 779-4395 or kmf2(at)azstateparks.gov or www.azstateparks.com.
On the 2nd Monday of each month at 12:15 pm we present a different lecture as part of our Brown Bag Lunch Series. Stop by with lunch for an interesting presentation.
Presented by Neil Weintraub, Archaeologist, Kaibab National Forest. On the Kaibab National Forest, archaeologists, fire fighters, range, and timber specialists have worked together to protect numerous historic sites by removing vegetation on and around them so that these important traces of the past can be better protected and preserved during wildfires. The presentation will discuss how Kaibab National Forest managers have worked together to protect and preserve these fragile pieces of history.
10 am. Sponsored by NPS-Flagstaff. A different discovery route will be explored each time. Regular entrance fees apply. Hike is 2-3 miles long; bring water, hat, and hiking boots. From Flagstaff, travel east on Interstate 40; take exit 204, go south, and drive another 3 miles. Meet at the Walnut Canyon National Monument Visitor Center. CONTACT: CINDY PARKER, (928) 526-3367.
10 am. Sponsored by NPS-Flagstaff. A different discovery route will be explored each time. Regular entrance fees apply. Hike is 2-3 miles long; bring water, hat, and hiking boots. From Flagstaff, take US 89 north for 12 miles; turn right at sign for Sunset Crater Volcano and travel another 21 miles from this junction to the Wupatki National Monument Visitor Center. CONTACT: HOLLY RICHARDS, (928) 679-2365.
10 am and 1:30 pm. Sponsored by NPS-Flagstaff. Spend time with archaeologists and learn about archaeology through fun, hands-on activities designed for children ages 8-12. Space is limited; reservations are required. Bring water, sunscreen, hat, snacks, and sturdy shoes. From Flagstaff, take US 89 north for 12 miles; turn right at sign for Sunset Crater Volcano and travel another 21 miles from this junction to the Wupatki National Monument Visitor Center. CONTACT: HOLLY RICHARDS, (928) 679-2365.
10 am. Sponsored by NPS. Feathers, wedges, hammers, plug drills and elbow grease -- that’s what it took to cut the stones for the Windsor Castle. Join a Ranger to see these old methods at work. Pipe Spring National Monument, 406 N. Pipe Spring Rd.; 15 miles west of Fredonia on AZ 389, or 60 miles east of St. George UT on UT 59 and AZ 389. Park entrance fee $5 per person, 15+ years; Interagency annual, senior, and access passes accepted. CONTACT: ANDREA BORNEMEIER, (928) 643-7105 or andrea_bornemeier(at)nps.gov.
10 am. Sponsored by NPS and the Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians. Join a Ranger on this two mile, moderately easy hike into scenic Mu’uputs Canyon on the Kaibab Paiute Reservation. The hike will focus on Southern Paiute traditional life ways and connections to the natural world. Participants will visit two petroglyph sites. Bring hat, water, hiking shoes. Reservations are required. Park entrance fee is $5/person (if hikers wish to also visit the Monument), and additional tribal fees ($10/per person) apply. Meet at the Pipe Spring National Monument, 406 N. Pipe Spring Rd.; 15 miles west of Fredonia on AZ 389, or 60 miles east of St. George, UT, on UT 59 and AZ 389. CONTACT: ANDREA BORNEMEIER, (928) 643-7105 or andrea_bornemeier(at)nps.gov.
9 am & 10 am. Sponsored by NPS. Ranger-led hikes will provide an overview of what historical archaeology is, and how it is different from prehistoric archaeology. Also learn what archaeology can tell us about Pipe Spring National Monument. Meet at Pipe Spring National Monument, 406 N. Pipe Spring Rd.; 15 miles west of Fredonia on AZ 389 or 60 miles east of St George UT on UT 59 and AZ 389. Park entrance fee is $5.00/person, 15+ years; Interagency annual, senior, and access passes accepted. CONTACT: ANDREA BORNEMEIER, (928) 643-7105 or andrea_bornemeier(at)nps.gov.
1 pm. by Archaeologist, Amber Van Alfen. Sponsored by NPS. Through a presentation and guided walk, you will learn about the processes, philosophies, mission, and methods used by the NPS for conducting preservation work on historic structures. Pipe Spring National Monument, 406 N. Pipe Spring Rd.; 15 miles west of Fredonia on AZ 389, or 60 miles east of St. George, UT, on UT 59 and AZ 389. Park entrance fee is $5/person, 15+ years; Interagency annual, senior, and access passes accepted. CONTACT: ANDREA BORNEMEIER, (928) 643-7105 or andrea_bornemeier(at)nps.gov.
10 am. Sponsored by NPS. Flames roaring, hammer pounding, and sweat pouring were common sights and sounds when the blacksmith was at work. Join Ranger Evan Cram as he molds the blacksmith’s legend. Pipe Spring National Monument, 406 N. Pipe Spring Rd.; 15 miles west of Fredonia or 60 miles east of St George UT on UT 59 and AZ 389. Park entrance fee is $5 per person, 15+ years; Interagency annual, senior, and access passes accepted. CONTACT: ANDREA BORNEMEIER, (928) 643-7105 or andrea_bornemeier(at)nps.gov.
9:30 am. Sponsored by NPS and the Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians. Hike led by Ranger Ben Pikyavit. Learn about John Wesley Powell’s Topographical Survey Crew that worked in the early 1870s. Hike is strenuous and climbs approximately 800 feet to the top of the Vermilion Cliffs to one of the survey’s triangulation stations. Since much of this hike occurs on the Kaibab Paiute Indian Reservation tribal land, tribal fees apply ($10/person), along with a park entrance fee of $5/person, 15+ years (interagency annual, senior, and access passes accepted) if hikers wish to visit the Monument. Pre-registration is required as the hike is limited to 20 people. Dress in layers, and bring water and snacks. Meet at Pipe Spring National Monument, 406 N. Pipe Spring Rd.; 15 miles west of Fredonia on AZ 389 or 60 miles east of St. George, UT on UT 59 and AZ 389. CONTACT: ANDREA BORNEMEIER, (928) 643-7105 or andrea_bornemeier(at)nps.gov.
7 pm. by Archaeologist, Michael Plyler. Sponsored by NPS. This program will recap the exceptional accomplishments and cultural history of New World populations, and how the Spanish assimilated those cultures through weaving traditions. Professionals have used Plyler’s research on the Maya to understand changes in weaving traditions of Native American Indians in the Southwest. Free. NPS Interagency Office, 345 E. Riverside Drive, St. George, UT. CONTACT: ANDREA BORNEMEIER, (928) 643-7105 or andrea_bornemeier(at)nps.gov.
10 am – 2 pm at the Condor Viewing Area. Sponsored by Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Friends of The Cliffs, Dixie/Arizona Strip Interpretive Association, and Kaibab-Vermilion Cliffs Heritage Alliance. In addition to the field tour, enjoy a day of oral and other histories of the area at the Condor Viewing Area in House Rock Valley between Marble Canyon and Jacob Lake, Arizona. Vermilion Cliffs National Monument ,2 ¾ miles north of Highway Alt. 89 on House Rock Valley Road, 13 miles east of Jacob Lake, AZ.
View the Condor Release Site on top of the Vermilion Cliffs and see several traces of the Honeymoon Trail/Old Arizona Road in the valley. We invite anyone with stories, histories or photographs of the local area (Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Kaibab Plateau/Buckskin Mountain or House Rock Valley) to come and share this information. Families are welcome and activities for children will be available.
At 11 am those that wish to visit the archaeological sites will drive north 7 miles from the Condor Viewing Area to visit West Bench Pueblo, a large Ancestral Puebloan village. After the pueblo, the group will travel north another 11 miles to the Maze Rock Art Site, a locally well-known rock art site with Archaic and Ancestral Puebloan rock art. The trail to the rock art site is approximately 1 mile round trip and includes a climb several hundred yards up a steep slope to the rock art.
At the end of the field trip, participants may continue 14 miles north up the House Rock Valley/Coyote Valley dirt road to Highway 89 midway between Kanab, Utah and Page, Arizona rather than return south to Highway Alt. 89. If spring storms occur in the area, the access north from the Maze Rock Art Site may not be passable because of the mud and the stream crossing at Buckskin.
The Condor Viewing Area, House Rock Valley, Arizona, is midway between Marble Canyon and Jacob Lake, Arizona, north off of Highway Alt. 89. Travel north on House Rock Valley Road (approximately 13 miles east of Jacob Lake) about 2 ¾ miles to the Condor Viewing Area (which has a ramada, picnic tables, parking area, and pit toilet). CONTACT: DIANA HAWKS, (435) 688-3266 or dhawks@blm.gov.
10 am. Sponsored by NPS. Run out of soap, rope, and food? Find a yucca plant! Join Ranger Benn Pikyavit to learn about one of the most respected and useful plants of the Southwest. Pipe Spring National Monument, 406 N. Pipe Spring Rd., and 15 miles west of Fredonia on AZ 389 or 60 miles east of St. George UT on UT 59 and AZ 389. Park entrance fee $5 per person, 15+ years; Interagency annual, senior, and access passes accepted. CONTACT: ANDREA BORNEMEIER, (928) 643-7105 or andrea_bornemeier(at)nps.gov.
10 am. Sponsored by NPS. Join Ranger Stephen Rudolph as he offers some tips and tricks (and maybe some treats) for cooking on an old wood stove. Pipe Spring National Monument, 406 N. Pipe Spring Rd.; 15 miles west of Fredonia on AZ 389 or 60 miles east of St. George UT on UT 59 and AZ 389. Park entrance fee $5 per person, 15+ years; Interagency annual, senior, and access passes accepted. CONTACT: ANDREA BORNEMEIER, (928) 643-7105 or andrea_bornemeier(at)nps.gov.
10 am. Sponsored by NPS. Join John Olsen, specialist in prehistoric technologies, as he teaches you how to create sandals as the ancient peoples made them hundreds of years ago, including gathering and preparing the materials and weaving. Pipe Spring National Monument, 406 N. Pipe Spring Rd.; 15 miles west of Fredonia on AZ 389 or 60 miles east of St. George UT on UT 59 and AZ 389. Park entrance fee is $5 per person, 15+ years; Interagency annual, senior, and access passes accepted. CONTACT: ANDREA BORNEMEIER, (928) 643-7105 or andrea_bornemeier(at)nps.gov.
10 am & 1 pm. by Curator, Jenny Leasor. Sponsored by NPS. The museum’s new storage facility that houses the collections of the Park and the Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians will be open for tours. Tours will include the office and work areas, as well as the compact storage area. Each tour is limited to 10 visitors. Pipe Spring National Monument, 406 N. Pipe Spring Rd.; 15 miles west of Fredonia on AZ 389, or 60 miles east of St. George, UT, on UT 59 and AZ 389. Park entrance fee is $5/person, 15+ years; Interagency annual, senior, and access passes accepted. CONTACT: ANDREA BORNEMEIER, (928) 643-7105 or a
11 am – 4 pm. by Arizona State Parks Ranger, Kenn Evans. Sponsored by NPS and ASP. Located at Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site, one mile west of Hwy. 191, on U.S. Highway 264. Visitors traveling on I-40 can take U.S. Highway 191 North to Ganado. CONTACT: KENN EVANS, (928) 289-4106 or kke2(at)azstateparks.gov.
7 pm. Lecture by Archaeologist, Ian Hough. Sponsored by NPS-Grand Canyon. Park entrance fees apply. Located in Shrine of the Ages building. CONTACT: ELLEN BRENNAN, (928) 638-7742 or ellen_brennan(at)nps.gov.
10 am – 4 pm. Sponsored by the NPS. Visitors will learn about the people who lived at Grand Canyon long ago and gain an understanding about the work of archeologists and what can be learned from their research. Archeology Day will feature a series of special activities at Grand Canyon National Park Visitor Center, including opportunities for visitors to try their hands at making clay pinch pots and split-twig figurines, making petroglyph scratch art, as well as “sifting for artifacts” then trying to identify what is found and hypothesizing what they might have been used for. The event will also include a special Evening Program speaker. All of the Park’s Archeology Day activities are offered free of charge, but Park entrance fees still apply. The Evening Program will be at the Shrine of Ages auditorium at 7:30 pm. CONTACT: LIBBY SCHAAF, (928) 638-7641 or Libby_Schaaf(at)nps.gov.
1pm & 7 pm. Lecture by Jerry Dickey and Don Christensen. Sponsored by NPS-Grand Canyon. Park entrance fees apply. Located in Shrine of the Ages building. CONTACT: ELLEN BRENNAN, (928) 638-7742 or
Noon. Sponsored by NPS. Meet the Ranger at this charming Inn for an easy, guided walk around the historic building. Painted Desert Inn National Historic Landmark, 27 miles east of Holbrook; take exit #311 off I-40, drive 2 miles into Petrified Forest National Park. CONTACT: HALLIE LARSEN, (928) 524-6228, ext 274 or Hallie_Larsen(at)nps.gov.
11 am, 2 pm & 3 pm. Sponsored by NPS. Explore an ancestral Puebloan village. Meet the Ranger at the Puerco Pueblo trailhead. Call the Visitor Center for reservations. Park entrance fees apply. Petrified Forest National Park is located 27 miles east of Holbrook; take exit #311 off I-40 to 1 Park Rd. If entering at south entrance off Hwy 180. Drive through the Park 28 miles to Painted Desert Visitor Center. CONTACT: HALLIE LARSEN, (928) 524-6228, ext 274 or Hallie_Larsen(at)nps.gov.
10 am. Sponsored by NPS. Perfect for families and kids! Take a moment to learn a new craft, with different activities featured each Friday (call Park for each week’s activity). Workshops will include: hand-painted skylight panels, punched tin art, mini petroglyph plaques, postcards and souvenirs. Pottery reconstruction will also be featured. Events will be held in the Painted Desert Visitor Center, courtyard area (weather permitting). No fee. Petrified Forest National Park is located 27 miles east of Holbrook; take exit #311 off I-40 to 1 Park Rd. If entering at south entrance off Hwy 180, drive through the park, 28 miles to Painted Desert Visitor Center. CONTACT: HALLIE LARSEN, (928) 524-6228, ext 274 or Hallie_Larsen(at)nps.gov.
10 am - 1 pm. Sponsored by NPS. This activity gives children a chance to excavate in a sandbox for artifacts that reflect the long human history of Park. Activities are Ranger-led and will be held in the Painted Desert Visitor Center, Courtyard area (weather permitting). No fee. Petrified Forest National Park is located 27 miles east of Holbrook; take exit #311 off I-40 to 1 Park Rd. If entering at south entrance off Hwy 180. Drive through the park 28 miles to Painted Desert Visitor Center. CONTACT: HALLIE LARSEN, (928) 524-6228, ext 274 or Hallie_Larsen(at)nps.gov.
9 am - 5 pm. Sponsored by NPS. Zuni artist, Otto Lucio, will share his skills in silversmithing and will offer some of his jewelry for sale. Located inside the Painted Desert Inn National Historic Landmark, 27 miles east of Holbrook; take exit #311 off I-40, drive 2 miles into Petrified Forest National Park. Entrance fee is $10/vehicle. CONTACT: HALLIE LARSEN, (928) 524-6228, ext 274 or Hallie_Larsen(at)nps.gov.
10 pm. Sponsored by NPS. Join a Ranger for this hike into the Painted Desert to discover some of the best petroglyph viewing the Park has to offer. Bring appropriate shoes, hat, sunscreen and lots of water. Suitable for ages 12+ yrs. Reservations required and will start February 20. Meet at the Painted Desert Visitor Center; group will then drive to site. Park entrance fees apply. Petrified Forest National Park is located 27 miles east of Holbrook; take exit #311 off I-40 to 1 Park Rd. If entering at south entrance off Hwy 180. Drive through the park 28 miles to Painted Desert Visitor Center. CONTACT: HALLIE LARSEN, (928) 524-6228, ext 274 or Hallie_Larsen(at)nps.gov.
1 pm. Sponsored by NPS. An archaeologist will lead you to a prehistoric site and petroglyphs. This easy hike is 0.3-miles in length. Entrance fee is $10/vehicle. Meet at the Petrified Forest National Park, Puerco Pueblo parking lot. Petrified Forest National Park is located 27 miles east of Holbrook; take exit #311 off I-40, drive 11 miles into the Park. If entering the Park at the south entrance off Highway 180, drive through park 17 miles to Puerco Pueblo. Suitable for children 8+ years. Bring appropriate shoes, hat, sunscreen and lots of water. CONTACT: HALLIE LARSEN, (928) 524-6228, ext 274 or Hallie_Larsen(at)nps.gov.
10 am. Sponsored by NPS. Join a Ranger for this hike into Rainbow Forest to discover some of the many great petroglyphs in the Park. Entrance fees apply. Bring appropriate shoes, hat, sunscreen and lots of water. Suitable for ages 12+ yrs. Reservations required and will start February 27. Meet at Rainbow Forest Museum. Petrified Forest National Park is located 27 miles east of Holbrook; take exit #311 off I-40, drive 11 miles into the Park. If entering the Park at the south entrance off Highway 180, drive through park 17 miles to Painted Desert Visitor Center. Bring appropriate shoes, hat, sunscreen and lots of water. CONTACT: HALLIE LARSEN, (928) 524-6228, ext 274 or Hallie_Larsen(at)nps.gov.
10 am. Lecture by Maggie Leef of Leef Photography. Sponsored by NPS. This presentation is a colorful, pictorial talk about topics such as petroglyph respect and preservation, terminology and usage concerns, site etiquette and applicable laws. Photographs of local petroglyphs that are available for public viewing will be featured. Park entrance fees apply. Painted Desert Visitor Center, Petrified Forest National Park, located 27 miles east of Holbrook; take exit #311 off I-40 to 1 Park Rd. If entering at south entrance off Hwy 180, drive through the Park 28 miles to Painted Desert Visitor Center. CONTACT: HALLIE LARSEN, (928) 524-6228, ext 274 or Hallie_Larsen(at)nps.gov.
9 am - 5 pm. Sponsored by NPS. Navajo artists, Alice Hawthorne and Angeline Murphy, will demonstrate Navajo weaving using an authentic loom. They will also have silversmithing and beadwork demonstrations, and some of their crafts will be on sale. Located inside the Painted Desert Inn National Historic Landmark, 27 miles east of Holbrook; take exit #311 off I-40, drive 2 miles into Petrified Forest National Park. Entrance fee is $10/vehicle. CONTACT: HALLIE LARSEN, (928) 524-6228, ext 274 or Hallie_Larsen(at)nps.gov.
1 pm. Sponsored by NPS. Join this moderate-to-difficult, two-mile round trip, off-trail walk with a Park archaeologist. Hikers will see the historic and prehistoric sites of the Petrified Forest National Park. Reservations are required and begin March 12. Hike is limited to 10 people. Suitable for children 8+ years. Bring appropriate shoes, hat, sunscreen and lots of water. Meet in the Painted Desert Visitor Center. Park entrance fees apply. Petrified Forest National Park is located 27 miles east of Holbrook; take exit #311 off I-40 to 1 Park Rd. If entering at south entrance off Hwy 180, drive through the Park 28 miles to Painted Desert Visitor Center. CONTACT: HALLIE LARSEN, (928) 524-6228, ext 274 or Hallie_Larsen(at)nps.gov.
1 pm. Sponsored by NPS. Join a Ranger for this discussion on the role of the CCC in the construction of park roads, trails and buildings in the 1930’s. Painted Desert Visitor Center, Petrified Forest National Park, located 27 miles east of Holbrook; take exit #311 off I-40 to 1 Park Rd. If entering at south entrance off Hwy 180, drive through the Park 28 miles to Painted Desert Visitor Center. CONTACT: HALLIE LARSEN, (928) 524-6228, ext 274 or Hallie_Larsen(at)nps.gov.
Call for times Sponsored by BLM, Kingman Field Office. Hike led by BLM archaeologist, Tim Watkins. Need high clearance vehicle. Bring water, sunscreen and hiking shoes. Suitable for 8+ years. Meet at the Field Office, 2755 Mission Blvd. CONTACT: TIM WATKINS, (928) 718-3757 or tim_watkins(at)blm.gov.
Call for dates and times. Sponsored by Red Rock State Park. Roy Juliano will teach early survival methods that include weaving sandals made from yucca fiber. Al Cornell will demonstrate prehistoric methods of fire starting, and Bob Sizemore will teach dart throwing with an atlatl, an earlier form of the bow and arrow; you can even participate in throwing this hunting weapon. Red Rock State Park, 4050 Red Lower Rock Loop Rd. Located just three miles off State Route 89A. CONTACT: PATRICA DENISON, (928) 282-6907 or pdenison(at)azstateparks.gov.
2 pm. Sponsored by Red Rock State Park. Reservations required. Red Rock State Park, 4050 Red Lower Rock Loop Rd. Located just three miles off State Route 89A. CONTACT: PATRICA DENISON, (928) 282-6907 or pdenison(at)azstateparks.gov.
Call for times. Museum is open Monday through Saturday and features displays of prehistoric artifacts. Located at 418 E. Main St. CONTACT: CASA MALPAIS MUSEUM, (928) 333-5375 or casa(at)springervilleaz.gov.
Call for times. Sponsored by the Casa Malpais Museum and Archaeological Park. This ancient pueblo contains a Great Kiva, a solar calendar, prehistoric trails, rock art and numerous isolated rooms. Tours start at the Museum at 9 - 11am and 2 pm. Need hiking shoes, hat, sunscreen, and water. Fees apply. Meet at the Casa Malpais Museum, 418 East Main St. CONTACT: LINDA MATTHEWS, (928) 333-5375 orcasa(at)springerville.gov
9 am, 11 am, & 2 pm. Sponsored by the Casa Malpais Museum and Archaeology Park. This ancient pueblo contains a Great Kiva, a solar calendar, prehistoric trails, a prehistoric staircase, and rock art panels. Tours start at the Museum, 418 E. Main St. Need hiking shoes, hat, sunscreen, and water. Fees apply. CONTACT: CASA MALPAIS MUSEUM, (928) 333-5375 or casa(at)springervilleaz.gov.
9 am & 1 pm. by Ken Zoll. Sponsored by Casa Malpais Museum and Archaeology Park. Ken Zoll is a researcher in cultural astronomy techniques of the prehistoric people of Arizona and has been studying the astronomical features at Casa Malpais Pueblo. A monograph by Ken Zoll will be available for sale to benefit the Museum. Casa Malpais Museum, 418 East Main St. CONTACT: CASA MALPAIS MUSEUM, (928) 333-5375 or casa(at)springervilleaz.gov.
1 pm. by Maggie Leef of Leef Photography. Sponsored by Casa Malpais Museum and Archaeology Park. This presentation is a colorful, pictorial talk about topics such as petroglyph respect and preservation, terminology and usage concerns, site etiquette and applicable laws. Photographs of local petroglyphs that are available for public viewing will be featured. Casa Malpais Museum, 418 East Main St. CONTACT: CASA MALPAIS MUSEUM, (928) 333-5375 or casa(at)springervilleaz.gov.
3:30 pm. Archaeologist, Allen Dart. Sponsored by Casa Malpais Museum and Archaeology Park and the Arizona Humanities Council. Native Americans in the Southwest developed sophisticated skills in astronomy and predicting the seasons, centuries before Old World peoples first entered the region. Archaeological evidence of ancient astronomy and calendrical reckoning will be discussed, as well as how these skills may have related to ancient Native American rituals. Casa Malpais Museum, 418 East Main St. CONTACT: CASA MALPAIS MUSEUM, (928) 333-5375 or casa(at)springervilleaz.gov.
1 pm. Lecture by Engineer, Charly Gullett. Sponsored by Casa Malpais Museum and Archaeology Park. This presentation provides new and controversial evidence of ancient survey instrument use, navigation, and design rule engineering along the famous Chaco Meridian. Charly Gullett’s colorful talk on this aspect of prehistoric Native American technology in the Four Corners area will also feature his two books on the subject. Casa Malpais Museum, 418 East Main St. CONTACT: CASA MALPAIS MUSEUM, (928) 333-5375 or casa(at)springervilleaz.gov.
2 pm. Sponsored by the Kaibab National Forest. The hike is approximately 0.75-mile walk each way, and the terrain is rocky and can be muddy. Wear cold and wet weather apparel, appropriate hiking shoes, hat, sunscreen and bring water. Meet at the Oak Hill Snow Play area off of Route 66, four miles west of the town of Parks. Call for reservations. Free. CONTACT: WILLIAMS RANGER DISTRICT OFFICE, (928) 635-5600.
6:30 pm. Sponsored by the Kiabab National Forest/Williams Ranger District. Free. Each Thursday, join the Kiabab National Forest archaeologists and learn about one of the following topics: “Protecting Cultural Resources during the 2010/2011 Wildfire Season,” “History of Sheepherding on the Kaibab National Forest,” “The Kaibab Tribal Relations Program Place Name Project,” “Conservation Education on the Kaibab,” and, “Internet Imagery and Archaeological Site Protection.” Williams Ranger District Office, 724 S. Clover Rd. Go west from Williams on Railroad Ave. about one mile, then turn left at sign marking the Ranger Station at top of the hill. CONTACT: NEIL WEINTRAUB, (928) 635-5647 or nweintraub(at)fs.fed.us.
10 am. The morning tours will be leaving at 10:00 am (AZ-MST) by personally owned vehicles out to the Homolovi II Pueblo site then walking approximately 1/2 mile. This tour is ADA Accessible. Reservations are strongly recommended, the group size per tour for Homolovi II is limited to 20. If we experience more than 20 visitors wanting to tour the site a second tour will be provided weather permitting at 11:30 am. The tour will last approx one hour. The Homolovi II Pueblo is one of eleven pueblos in the Winslow area and the largest of the sites in the Homolovi cluster. This Ancestral Hopi site was occupied up into the late 1390s. The sidewalk around the site is ADA accessible. If visitors require alternative access or interpretive materials in alternative formats, these requests need to be made at the time reservations are made to make adequate accommodations. Day Use Fees Apply: $7.00 per vehicle up to 4 adults $3.00 each additional person.
1:15 pm. The guided walking tour of the Historic Sunset Pioneer Cemetery will be held at 1:15 pm (AZ-MST) from the Homolovi Visitor Center/Museum and returning at 2:15 pm each Saturday, weather permitting. Reservations required. The walk is approximately 3/4 mile long and closed toed shoes recommended. The Sunset Pioneer Cemetery is all that remains of the Mormon Fort of Sunset (1876-1888), one of five United Order Settlements of the Mormon Church in the Winslow area and the first LDS Stake Center in the Arizona Territory. The tours are limited to 15 people per tour. ASP Day Use Fees Apply $7.00 per vehicle up to 4 adults $3.00 each additional person. Reservations can be booked by email or phoning the park at kke2(at)azstateparks or phoning (928) 289-4106. When making reservations please include Name, Phone # or email contact information, and date of visit. Filled tours will be posted here. If weather is bad, tours may be canceled or postponed. Visitors should dress for cold and windy (20-35+ mph) conditions.
The guided walking tour of the Historic Sunset Pioneer Cemetery will be held at 10:00 am (AZ-MST) from the Homolovi Visitor Center/Museum and returning at 2:15 pm each Saturday, weather permitting. Reservations required. The walk is approximately 3/4 mile long and closed toed shoes recommended. The Sunset Pioneer Cemetery is all that remains of the Mormon Fort of Sunset (1876-1888), one of five United Order Settlements of the Mormon Church in the Winslow area and the first LDS Stake Center in the Arizona Territory. The tours are limited to 15 people per tour. ASP Day Use Fees Apply $7.00 per vehicle up to 4 adults $3.00 each additional person. Reservations can be booked by email or phoning the park at kke2(at)azstateparks or phoning (928) 289-4106. When making reservations please include Name, Phone # or email contact information, and date of visit. Filled tours will be posted here. If weather is bad, tours may be canceled or postponed. Visitors should dress for cold and windy (20-35+ mph) conditions.
The guided walking tour of the Historic Sunset Pioneer Cemetery will be held at time TBA (AZ-MST) from the Homolovi Visitor Center/Museum and returning at 2:15 pm each Saturday, weather permitting. Reservations required. The walk is approximately 3/4 mile long and closed toed shoes recommended. The Sunset Pioneer Cemetery is all that remains of the Mormon Fort of Sunset (1876-1888), one of five United Order Settlements of the Mormon Church in the Winslow area and the first LDS Stake Center in the Arizona Territory. The tours are limited to 15 people per tour. ASP Day Use Fees Apply $7.00 per vehicle up to 4 adults $3.00 each additional person. Reservations can be booked by email or phoning the park at kke2(at)azstateparks or phoning (928) 289-4106.
When making reservations please include Name, Phone # or email contact information, and date of visit. Filled tours will be posted here. If weather is bad, tours may be canceled or postponed. Visitors should dress for cold and windy (20-35+ mph) conditions.
10 am – 4 pm. Sponsored by NPS – Organ Pipe National Monument. Join members of the Tohono O’odham Nation and others who will share their culture through basket weaving, native plant use, pottery, language, and archaeology. Free and open to the public. Schedule of demonstrators will change daily; craft items will be for sale. Call for more information on schedule. Kris Eggle Visitor Center, approximately 34 miles south of Ajo, at mile marker 75 on Hwy. 85. Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, 10 Organ Pipe Dr. CONTACT: VIVIAN SARTORI, (520) 387-6849, ext 7304 or vivian_sartori(at)nps.gov.
Call for times. Organized by the Tohono O’odham Nation, Mexico, and the US. Learn about the successes and continuing challenges of conserving the beauty of the Sonoran Desert; presentations will focus on natural and cultural resource issues, and a variety of special field trips will be offered. Open to the public. Location: Curley School, 201 W. Esperanza. For more information (including registration fees and information), visit www.sonoransymposium.com.
This is an official Arizona Centennial Event and this year marks the 150th anniversary of the Picacho battle! Visitors travel from around the country to experience the three fascinating historic battle re-enactments complete with lifestyles of the soldiers in the southwest during the 1860s. More than 200 re-enactors come from many states and will camp at the park with their authentic Civil War camping gear. Food and beverage concessions are also available, including the popular Kettle corn vendor. Vehicle Entrance Fee: $10 up to 4 persons. Each additional person is $3. Individual Entrance Fee is $3 for walk-in or bike. Gate Hours are from 9:30 am - 3 pm and entry to park is permitted only during Gate Hours. Event hours are from 10 am - 4 pm. No Dogs are permitted in Event Area. Event supported by the Arizona State Parks Foundation. Download Event Flier ( 1 MB PDF)
Check back here to download a daily schedule prior to the event. In the meantime check out the photo galleries from 2011, 2010, and 2008. Re-enactors please register early and review additional re-enactor information.
8 am. by Archaeologist, Allen Dart. Sponsored by Old Pueblo Archaeology Center. Tour Los Morteros, an ancient village site that includes a Hohokam ballcourt and bedrock mortars. Ancient petroglyphs at Picture Rocks will also be visited, and you will learn about solstice and equinox markers, dancing human-like figures, and many other elements. Reservations are required; tour limited to 32 people. Meet at northeast corner of Silverbell Rd and Linda Vista Blvd. CONTACT: ALLEN DART, (520) 798-1201 or info(at)oldpueblo.org.
Call for times. Sponsored by ASP. The four-level, Mediterranean revival style, adobe ranch house was built from 1929-33 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Each level includes patio views of the surrounding oak-grassland foothills and San Pedro River Valley. The interior of the ranch house features Moorish architectural influence and unique hand-painted beams and window trim. The Kannallys were one of Oracle's earliest cattle ranching families, and the 4,000- acre property now serves as a wildlife refuge and environmental education center. Call for tour schedule and group reservations, as tours are offered on a limited basis. CONTACT: JENNIFER RINIO, (520) 896-2425.
11 am. Sponsored by the Empire Ranch Foundation and BLM/Tucson Field Office. Join docent-led tours of the historic Ranch House and surrounding buildings. The Empire Ranch House is a 22-room adobe and wood frame building that dates to 1870 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The ranch sits at the heart of the 42,000-acre Las Cienegas National Conservation Area, on public lands acquired and administered since 1988 by the BLM. Contact website for reservations and more information. Directions: Located about 30 miles southeast of Tucson; take I-10 east to exit 281, Scenic Highway 83 (Sonoita), and go 18 miles to just past milepost 40. Turn left at the sign. CONTACT: EMPIRE RANCH FOUNDATION, (888) 364-2829 or www.empireranchfoundation.org.
6:30 pm. by Archaeologist, Dr. Deni Seymour. This discussion will focus on how the comparison of photographs to on-the-ground archaeological evidence provides a clearer view of Apache structures and other material culture at Cañon de los Embudos, as well as other archaeological sites of the Apache. Program is free. Himmel Park Branch Library, 1035 N. Treat Ave. CONTACT: ALLEN DART, (520) 798-1201 or info(at)oldpueblo.org. For more information, see www.oldpueblo.org.
8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Sponsored by Northern Trust and the Empire Ranch Foundation. Open to the public. Location: Northern Trust, 3450 E. Sunrise Dr. CONTACT: EMPIRE RANCH FOUNDATION, (888) 364-2829 or www.empireranchfoundation.org.
1 pm. Sponsored by NPS/Western Archaeological & Conservation Center. Walking tour is two hours long and features collections from more than 70 National Parks and Monuments in the western US. Tour size is limited and reservations are required. Adults must accompany children. 255 N. Commerce Park Loop. CONTACT: JULIA ENGLAND, (520) 791-6400 or julia_england(at)nps.gov.
6 pm. by Dr. Lydia Otero. Happy Hour forum sponsored and hosted by Center for Desert Archaeology at a local Tapas restaurant. Learn about Tucson’s first major urban renewal project and the conflicts it created through displaced residents and lost neighborhoods. Participants are encouraged to support the restaurant by purchasing food and drinks there. Meet at Casa Vicente, 375 S. Stone Ave. The event is free and open to the public. Call for more information. CONTACT: KATE SARTHER GANN, (520) 882-6946, ext 16 or center(at)cdarc.org.
4:30 pm. Sponsored by Old Pueblo Archaeology Center (OPAC). As part of its “Old Pueblo Educational Neighborhood” (OPEN) program, Old Pueblo offers a hands-on, simulated, archaeological excavation program field trip at “OPEN3” -- a full-scale model of an archaeological site where students and adults learn what archaeology is all about by participating in a simulated excavation. Educators are invited to attend this open house that presents a program in which students learn and apply Arizona curriculum social studies, science, math and art standards in a practical real-life situation. Contact OPAC and your School district administrator to confirm which program could be counted toward Arizona teacher certification. Wear field clothes. Location: OPAC, 2201 W. 44th St. CONTACT: SHERRY EISLER, (520) 798-1201 or info(at)oldpueblo.org. For more information, see www.oldpueblo.org/assets/open3_flyer.pdf web page.
6 pm. Sponsored by Old Pueblo Archaeology Center. This presentation looks at some of the archaeological evidence on environmental changes and how human cultures have adapted to those changes. The value of a “beyond history” perspective for modern society is also discussed. Free. Reservations required due to limited space. Participants are encouraged to support the restaurant by purchasing their food and drinks there. Dragon’s View Asian Cuisine Restaurant, 400 N. Bonita Ave. (just west of the Santa Cruz River between St. Mary’s Rd. and Congress St.). CONTACT: ALLEN DART, (520) 798-1201 or info(at)oldpueblo.org. For more information, see website www.oldpueblo.org
7:30 pm. by Dr. William Lipe, Washington State University. Sponsored by Arizona Archaeological and Historical Society. The talk reviews some of the archaeological contributions of the Glen Canyon Archaeological Project, as well as its logistical challenges and political context. The presentation is illustrated with digitized versions of slides and film clips taken during the project. University Medical Center, Duval Auditorium, 1501 N. Campbell Ave. For more information, see website: www.az-arch-and-hist.org. CONTACT: KATHERINE CERINO, (520) 721-1012 or kcerino(at)gmail.com.
9 am - 3 pm. Sponsored by Vista del Rio Residents’ Association and Old Pueblo Archaeology Center. Learn about the ancient Hohokam Indians who lived at this ancient site (at Vista del Rio Cultural Park) and elsewhere in southern Arizona. Activities include Native American demonstrations of pottery and flint knapping, along with hands-on pottery making, corn grinding, and ancient Native American games. Focus is on children ages 6 to 12. Free and open to the public. Vista del Rio Cultural Resource Park, 7575 E. Desert Arbors St. (at Dos Hombres Rd). CONTACT: SHERRY EISLER, (520) 798-1201 or info(at)oldpueblo.org. For more information, see www.oldpueblo.org.
8:30 am - 3 pm. Sponsored by Coronado National Forest and Old Pueblo Archaeology Center. Archaeologist Bill Gillespie and rock art researcher, Janine Hernbrode, will guide this tour into the Sutherland Wash site area, an archaeological district encompassing one of southern Arizona’s richest arrays of ancient Hohokam petroglyphs. Tour departs from the Mini Mart parking lot at Oracle and Golder Ranch Roads. Reservations required; tour limited to 20 people. High clearance vehicles will carpool to site. Hike is 4-5 miles round trip and is uneven terrain. Wear sturdy hiking shoes, hat, sunscreen. Bring water and lunch. CONTACT: ALLEN DART, (520) 798-1201 or info(at)oldpueblo.org. For more information, see www.oldpueblo.org.
7 am. Sponsored by the BLM Safford Field Office. Led by Archaeologist, Dan McGrew, this program involves help with clean up and brush removal at this significant historic site, and will culminate with a tour of the area. High clearance vehicle recommended. Bring hat, water, a sack lunch and walking shoes. Meet at the BLM office; 711 14th Ave. CONTACT: DAN McGREW, (928) 348-4466 or daniel_mcgrew(at)blm.gov.
10 am. National Historic Site. Learn about the archaeology associated with this significant event in the Apache Indian Wars. Ranger Larry Ludwig, an expert on the Apache Wars and the archaeology of Fort Bowie, will lead the tour. Ft. Bowie is about 21 miles east of Wilcox on I-10. Meet at Fort Bowie trailhead parking lot (13 miles south of the town of Bowie on Apache Pass Rd.). Bring water, hiking shoes, sun protection and lunch. Call for reservations. CONTACT: LARRY LUDWIG, (520) 847-2500, ext 2 or Larry_Ludwig(at)nps.gov.
10 am. Sponsored by NPS-Fort Bowie National Historic Site. Learn about the history and archaeology associated with the incident that precipitated the Apache Wars. Ranger Larry Ludwig, an expert on the Apache Wars and the archaeology of Fort Bowie, will lead the tour. Ft. Bowie is about 21 miles east of Wilcox on I-10. Meet at Fort Bowie trailhead parking lot (13 miles south of the town of Bowie on Apache Pass Rd.). Bring water, hiking shoes, sun protection and lunch. Call for reservations. CONTACT: LARRY LUDWIG, (520) 847-2500, ext 2 or Larry_Ludwig(at)nps.gov.
10 am – 1 pm. Sponsored by BLM/Colorado River District, Lake Havasu Field Office. See remnants of a small town that began 100 years ago and became known for its copper mining and smelter. Southeast of Parker, take Highway 95 to Shea Rd. East and follow signs to Swansea (graded dirt roads until last five miles). High clearance vehicle is helpful, but not required. Bring water and hiking shoes. CONTACT: DR. GEORGE SHANNON, (928) 505-1255, george_shannon(at)blm.gov or MIKE RIDDLE, (928) 716-2723, michael_riddle(at)blm.gov.
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