Archaeology events all month long, all throughout Arizona! Note that the “
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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 Mesa Southwest Museum 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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1:30 – 3:00 pm. This program includes demonstrations and introduces children and their families to the diet of the miners in the Cave Creek area in the early 19th Century. You can taste miner’s cuisine and excavate a mock mining site. Sponsored by the Cave Creek Museum located at 6140 Skyline Drive, Cave Creek. Take Cave Creek Road north, pass Carefree Highway, and continue north to Skyline Drive. Turn right on Skyline and follow the curve to the left. Contact: EVELYN JOHNSON, (480) 488-2764 or cavecreekmuseum.com
2 – 3 pm. By Rafael Running Bear from the Fort McDowell Yavapai tribe. Meet at the Cave Creek Museum, 6140 Skyline Drive, Cave Creek. Take Cave Creek Road north, pass Carefree Highway, and continue north to Skyline Drive. Turn right on Skyline and follow the curve to the left. CONTACT: EVELYN JOHNSON, (480) 488-2764 or cavecreekmuseum.com
1 – 4:30 pm. Free Admission. Sponsored by the Cave Creek Museum located at 6140 Skyline Drive, Cave Creek. Take Cave Creek Road north, pass Carefree Highway, and continue north to Skyline Drive. Turn right on Skyline and follow the curve to the left. CONTACT: EVELYN JOHNSON, (480) 488-2764 or cavecreekmuseum.com
9 am – 4 pm. Sponsored by Desert Foothills Chapter, AAS, the Town of Cave Creek, Cave Creek Museum and SCRCA. Pottery and flintknapping demonstrations plus other hands-on children activities. Some areas are wheelchair accessible. Guided hikes of the Conservation area trails are scheduled through out the day. Hikes require water, sun screen and appropriate hiking shoes. Take Spur Cross Road from Cave Creek Rd. north 4-1/2 miles and follow the signs. CONTACT: PADDI MOZILO, (480) 595-9255 or docqb(at)yahoo.com
5 – 6 pm. Come and experience Chandler as it was in the 1920s. Cost of $8.00 per person. Sponsored by the City of Chandler’s Public History Program. Tours meet 10 minutes before start time; meet at the Starbucks in the San Marcos Hotel Courtyard, 1 North San Marcos Way in Downtown Chandler. Contact: ANGELA LILLIE, (480) 782-2878 or angela.lillie(at)chandleraz.gov
10 am – 4 pm. Come and experience Chandler as it was in the 1920s. Cost of $8.00 per person. Sponsored by the City of Chandler’s Public History Program. Tours meet 10 minutes before start time; meet at the Starbucks in the San Marcos Hotel Courtyard, 1 North San Marcos Way in Downtown Chandler. Contact: ANGELA LILLIE, (480) 782-2878 or angela.lillie(at)chandleraz.gov
5 - 6 pm. Come and experience Chandler as it was in the 1920s. Sponsored by the City of Chandler’s Public History Program. Tours meet 10 minutes before start time. The McCullough-Price house is located at Chandler Village Drive and Frye Road, just south of Chandler Fashion Center. Fees may apply. CONTACT: MARI DRESNER, (480) 782-2669 or mari.dresner(at)chandleraz.gov
9 – 10:30 am. Special Ranger-guided, 1.5 mile, tours of the backcountry archaeological sites. These sites are normally closed to the public in order to help protect the fragile ruins. Advanced registration is recommended, as the tours are limited to 10 people. Tours visit the prehistoric ball court, Compound B, and an ancient roasting pit or “horno.” Regular entrance fees apply. Plan to arrive at the Park Visitor Center by 8:45 am and wear sturdy shoes, as the terrain is uneven. This walk is suitable for children who can walk. Water is recommended. Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, 1100 W. Ruins Drive, Coolidge. CONTACT: DAVE WINCHESTER, (520) 723-3172 or david_winchester(at)nps.gov.
9 am. Sponsored by the BLM and Friends of the Agua Fria National Monument. Reservations required – tour is limited to 25 people. Bring water, lunch, hiking shoes, and sunscreen. High clearance vehicle required and includes a rough hike over rocky ground. Tour may be postponed in the event of bad weather. CONTACT: PEGGY BIEGLER, 602-249-4460 or peggy(at)aguafriafriends.org.
8 am – 5 pm. Sponsored by NPS. Prehistoric technology demonstrations daily. No tour reservations needed (regular entrance fees apply). Bring water and appropriate hiking shoes. Tonto National Monument, 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 Archaeology Park and the City of Globe. Pottery and basket making demonstrations, along with rock art rubbings and corn grinding, will be featured. Site tours at 10 am and 2 pm. Saturday free, Sunday regular fees apply. 1100 Jesse Hayes Rd., Globe. For more information CONTACT: LYNNETTE BRANDON, (928) 425-0320 or beshbagowah(at)cableone.net.
8 – 11 am. Led by Jerry Howard, Ph.D., Curator and Archaeologist. Sponsored by Arizona Museum of Natural History, the Mesa Grande Neighborhood Alliance, & the Southwest Archaeology Team. Tour a large, prehistoric Hohokam temple mound, view prehistoric technology demonstrations, and participate in ancient games. Breakfast provided from 8 – 9:30 am. Contact the Museum at (480) 644-2230 for directions to the site. Contact: DR. JERRY HOWARD, (480) 644-3428.
10 am – 4 pm. The Deer Valley Rock Art Center is proud to host this exhibit that highlights the significance of rock art and archaeology in Arizona through the eyes of kids. The juried show is open to kids K-8 and art must represent an Arizona rock art or archaeology theme. The awards ceremony will take place at the free festival on March 27. Contact the Center to participate in the competition. CONTACT: KIM ARTH, (623) 582-8007 or Kimberly.arth(at)asu.ed
6:30 pm. Sponsored by PGM Auxiliary. Lecture will focus will focus on the archaeology of southwestern Native American peoples. Check the website for updates. Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park, 4619 East Washington Street, Phoenix. CONTACT: STACEY MAYS, (602) 495-0901 or Stacey.mays(at)phoenix.gov
8 am – 5 pm. The recent research of ASU Doctorial Candidate, Hoske Schaafsma, on prehistoric agricultural practices on Perry Mesa, north of Phoenix, will be featured along with large format photographs of nearby rock art by Pat Gorraiz. Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park, 4619 East Washington Street, Phoenix. CONTACT: STACEY MAYS, (602) 495-0901 or Stacey.mays(at)phoenix.gov
10 am – 5 pm. Sponsored by the Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Avenue. Regular fees apply – contact the Museum for further information. CONTACT: EDNA WEINBERG, (480) 948-5365 or hiwein(at)q.com.
9:30 am – 12:30 pm. Sponsored by the Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park. 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 answer to these questions and more! Activities are for ages 7-12. Bring comfortable shoes, hat and sunscreen. PGM, 4619 East Washington Street, Phoenix. CONTACT: STACEY MAYS, (602) 495-0901 or Stacey.mays(at)phoenix.gov
10 am – 3 pm. Sponsored by the Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park. Learn how people made jewelry and tools, and obtained food long before hardware and grocery stores existed. Lots of fun activities, tours and demonstrations for the whole family to enjoy. PGM, 4619 East Washington Street, Phoenix. CONTACT: STACEY MAYS, (602) 495-0901 or Stacey.mays(at)phoenix.gov
8 am. Sponsored by the Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park. Learn about the prehistoric Hohokam rock art legacy and the preservation efforts being waged to preserve these sites. A PGM guide will lead participants on interpretive hikes (hikes vary depending on locations). Ages 8 to adult. Reservations required – tour is limited to 14 people. Bring water, lunch, hiking shoes, and sunscreen. Must reserve on website at www.pueblogrande.com. CONTACT: STACEY MAYS, (602) 495-0901 or Stacey.mays(at)phoenix.gov.
10 am – 4 pm. Join the Deer Valley Rock Art Center for its biggest event of the year! Participate in guided hikes, interactive stations on archaeology and desert ecology, hands-on crafts for kids, ancient spear throwing demonstrations, a mock archaeology dig and agave tasting. Special guest exhibitors, speakers and musical performances will also be featured. The Glyph Shop will offer discounts on a wide selection of books, fine art and gift items. Appropriate for vision and/or hearing impaired. Deer Valley Rock Art Center, 3711 W. Deer Valley Road, Phoenix. CONTACT: KIM ARTH (623) 582-8007 or Kimberly.arth(at)asu.edu or www.asu.edu/clas/shesc/dvrac.
10:00 pm. Tour of the petroglyphs on Hayden Butte. Sponsored by the Tempe History Museum. Meet at the Hayden Butte trailhead behind Tempe Police and Court building (north side of Fifth Street, east of Mill Ave.). Water, sun screen and appropriate hiking shoes required. Suitable for children 8 years or older. CONTACT: AMY DOUGLAS, (480) 350-5100 or amy_douglas(at)tempe.gov.
9 am – 3 pm. You will travel scenic Hwy 89 with historians on this historic building and site tour. Sponsored by Desert Caballeros Western Museum. Fees apply. Reservations required. Caravan departs from the Desert Caballeros Western Museum. 21 N. Frontier St., Wickenburg. CONTACT: CRAIG DUNCAN, (928) 684-2272, ext. 100 or www.westernmuseum.org.
Noon – 1 pm. You will travel scenic Hwy 89 with historians on this historic building and site tour. Sponsored by Desert Caballeros Western Museum. Fees apply. Reservations required. Caravan departs from the Desert Caballeros Western Museum. 21 N. Frontier St., Wickenburg. CONTACT: CRAIG DUNCAN, (928) 684-2272, ext. 100 or www.westernmuseum.org.
10 am – 5 pm. Celebrate the extraordinary talent of 56 women artists from throughout the West. Meet participating artists during the opening of weekend events. Sponsored by Desert Caballeros Western Museum, 21 N. Frontier St., Wickenburg. CONTACT: CRAIG DUNCAN, (928) 684-2272, ext. 100, or info(at)westernmuseum.orgor www.westernmuseum.org.
Call for times. Visit Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot National Monuments to 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. Sponsored by the National Parks Service. CONTACT: MONTEZUMA CASTLE VISITOR CENTER, (928) 567-3322, ext. 21, or Joshua_Boles(at)nps.gov.
1 pm. 125 E. Hollamon St., Camp Verde. CONTACT: SHEILA STUBLER, (928) 567-3275.
1 pm. 125 E. Hollamon St., Camp Verde. CONTACT: SHEILA STUBLER, (928) 567-3275.
9 am - Noon. Sponsored by the Prescott National Forest. Meet at the Verde Ranger Station, 300 E. Highway 260, Camp Verde, and we will car pool to the place known to the Hopi as "Sakwaonga", place of the blue salt. Please RSVP to the Verde Ranger Station 928-567-4121, limited to 15 people. Dress for unpredicable weather, wear hiking boots, and bring plenty of water. Contact: MARY ONTIVEROS, (928) 567-4121 or montiveros(at)fs.fed.us.
9:30 am – 3:30 pm. Sponsored by Coconino National Forest, Red Rock Ranger District. Come learn about ancient Indian cultures and how archaeologists study artifacts, dwellings and rock art. Take part in interactive demonstrations of ancient technology, weaving yucca fiber sandals, flint-knapping, atl-atls, and taste Hopi parched corn. Located at the V-V Heritage Site. From I-17 north, take exit 298 and turn right; go 2.5 miles on Forest Rd 618. Go past the Beaver Creek Campground then turn right into site. Contact: TERRILYN GREEN, (928) 203-2909 or tgreen01(at)fs.fed.us.
10 am – Noon. ^^* Sponsored by the NPS. 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 Visitor Center. Regular admission fees will apply. CONTACT: CECILIA SHIELDS, (928) 526-0502, ext. 223 or cecilia_shields(at)nps.gov.
10 am – Noon. Sponsored by NPS. A different discovery route will be explored each time. Suitable for ages 10 and over. Reservations are required. (Hike is 2-3 miles long and lasts for 2-3 hours; bring water, hat, snacks, sunscreen 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 Visitor Center. CONTACT: CECILIA SHIELDS, (928) 526-0502, ext. 223 or cecilia_shields(at)nps.gov
12:15 pm. By Peter Pilles, Forest Archaeologist, Coconino National Forest. In the early days of the Smithsonian Institution, leading archaeologists, including Jesse Walter Fewkes, were sent to northern Arizona to study ruin sites. Examine “then and now” photos documenting the ruins as they were found and as they are today. Presentation will be illustrated with photos by several early archaeologists. Sponsored by Arizona State Parks. Located at the Riordan Mansion State Park, Visitor Center, 409 West Riordan Rd., Flagstaff. Free, but reservations are recommended. CONTACT: KATHY FARRETTA, (928) 779-4395.
1 - 3 pm. Sponsored by NPS. A different discovery route will be explored each day. Suitable for ages 10 and over. Reservations are required. (Hike is 2-3 miles long and lasts for 2-3 hours; come prepared.) From Flagstaff, travel east on Interstate 40, take exit 204 south and drive another 3 miles. Meet at the Walnut Canyon National Monument Visitor Center. CONTACT: CECILIA SHIELDS, (928) 526-0502, ext. 223 or cecilia_shields(at)nps.gov.
10 am – 4 pm. Sponsored by NPS. 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 Visitor Center. CONTACT: CECILIA SHIELDS, (928) 526-0502, ext. 223 or cecilia_shields(at)nps.gov.
1 pm – 3 pm. Sponsored by NPS. 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 visitor center. CONTACT: CECILIA SHIELDS, (928) 526-0502, ext. 223 or cecilia_shields(at)nps.gov
10 am – Noon. Sponsored by NPS. From Flagstaff, travel east on Interstate 40, take exit 204 south and drive another 3 miles. Meet at the Walnut Canyon National Monument Visitor Center. CONTACT: CECILIA SHIELDS, (928) 526-0502, ext. 223 or cecilia_shields(at)nps.gov.
1 pm- 3 pm. Sponsored by NPS. A different discovery route will be explored each time. Suitable for ages 10 and over. Reservations are required. (Hike is 2-3 miles long and lasts for 2-3 hours; bring water, hat, snacks, sunscreen 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 Visitor Center. CONTACT: CECILIA SHIELDS, (928) 526-0502, ext. 223 or cecilia_shields(at)nps.gov
7 pm. By Neil Weintraub, Archaeologist, Kaibab National Forest. The significance of this site will be re-visited 25 years after its excavation. Sponsored by Arizona State Parks. Located at the Riordan Mansion State Park, Visitor Center, 409 West Riordan Rd., Flagstaff. Free. CONTACT: KATHY FARRETTA, (928) 779-4395.
10 am – Noon. Sponsored by NPS. From Flagstaff, travel east on Interstate 40, take exit 204 south and drive another 3 miles. Meet at the Walnut Canyon National Monument Visitor Center. CONTACT: CECILIA SHIELDS, (928) 526-0502, ext. 223 or cecilia_shields(at)nps.gov.
10 am – Noon. From Flagstaff, travel east on Interstate 40, take exit 204 south and drive another 3 miles. Meet at the Walnut Canyon National Monument Visitor Center. CONTACT: CECILIA SHIELDS, (928) 526-0502, ext. 223 or cecilia_shields(at)nps.gov.
10 am – Noon. Sponsored by NPS. A different discovery route will be explored each day. Suitable for ages 10 and over. Reservations are required. (Hike is 2-3 miles long and lasts for 2-3 hours; come prepared.) From Flagstaff, travel east on Interstate 40, take exit 204 south and drive another 3 miles. Meet at the Walnut Canyon National Monument Visitor Center. CONTACT: CECILIA SHIELDS, (928) 526-0502, ext. 223 or cecilia_shields(at)nps.gov.
10 am – Noon. Sponsored by NPS. From Flagstaff, travel east on Interstate 40, take exit 204 south and drive another 3 miles. Meet at the Walnut Canyon National Monument Visitor Center. CONTACT: CECILIA SHIELDS, (928) 526-0502, ext. 223 or cecilia_shields(at)nps.gov.
1 - 3 pm. Sponsored by NPS. A different discovery route will be explored each day. Suitable for ages 10 and over. Reservations are required. (Hike is 2-3 miles long and lasts for 2-3 hours; come prepared.) From Flagstaff, travel east on Interstate 40, take exit 204 south and drive another 3 miles. Meet at the Walnut Canyon National Monument Visitor Center. CONTACT: CECILIA SHIELDS, (928) 526-0502, ext. 223 or cecilia_shields(at)nps.gov.
1 pm – 4 pm. Join a Park Ranger on this two mile, moderate hike into scenic Mu’uputs Canyon on the Kaibab Paiute Reservation. Ranger Pikyavit will talk about Southern Paiute traditional life ways and connections to the natural world. Participants will visit two rock art/petroglyph sites. Sponsored by Pipe Spring National Monument and the Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians. Reservations are required and fees for tribal lands apply. Pipe Spring National Monument, 406 N Pipe Spring Road, 15 miles from Fredonia on AZ 389, or 60 miles east of St. George, UT, on UT 59. CONTACT: ANDREA BORNEMEIER, (928) 643-7105 or andrea_bornemeier(at)nps.gov
10 am – Noon. By Sarah Horton, Zion National Park. Get an overview of what historical archaeology is and how it is different from prehistoric archaeology. Sponsored by Pipe Spring National Monument, 406 N Pipe Spring Road, 15 miles from Fredonia. Park entrance fee is $5.00/ person. CONTACT: ANDREA BORNEMEIER, (928) 643-7105 or andrea_bornemeier(at)nps.gov
1 – 3 pm. By Ranger Benn Pikyavit. The culture of the Kaibab Indians centered around their connection to the earth. Learn more about this connection and its importance to the Kiabab. Sponsored by Pipe Spring National Monument, 406 N Pipe Spring Road, 15 miles from Fredonia. Park entrance fee is $5.00/ person. CONTACT: ANDREA BORNEMEIER, (928) 643-7105 or andrea_bornemeier(at)nps.gov
1 – 3 pm. Have you ever made fire? The Pioneers had flint and steel to help them, but how did the Native Americans make fires? Learn the secrets of this ancient skill. Sponsored by Pipe Spring National Monument, 406 N Pipe Spring Road, 15 miles from Fredonia. Park entrance fee $5 per person. CONTACT: ANDREA BORNEMEIER, (928) 643-7105 or andrea_bornemeier(at)nps.gov
9 am - Noon. Join a Park Ranger on this two mile, moderate hike into scenic Mu’uputs Canyon on the Kaibab Paiute Reservation. Ranger Pikyavit will talk about Southern Paiute traditional life ways and connections to the natural world. Participants will visit two rock art/petroglyph sites. Sponsored by Pipe Spring National Monument and the Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians. Reservations are required and fees for tribal lands apply. Pipe Spring National Monument, 406 N Pipe Spring Road, 15 miles from Fredonia on AZ 389, or 60 miles east of St. George, UT, on UT 59. CONTACT: ANDREA BORNEMEIER, (928) 643-7105 or andrea_bornemeier(at)nps.gov
10 am – 1 pm. 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. Sponsored by Pipe Spring National Monument, 406 N Pipe Spring Road, 15 miles from Fredonia. Park entrance fee $5 per person. CONTACT: ANDREA BORNEMEIER, (928) 643-7105 or andrea_bornemeier(at)nps.gov
9 am - Noon. Join a Park Ranger on this two mile, moderate hike into scenic Mu’uputs Canyon on the Kaibab Paiute Reservation. Ranger Pikyavit will talk about Southern Paiute traditional life ways and connections to the natural world. Participants will visit two rock art/petroglyph sites. Sponsored by Pipe Spring National Monument and the Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians. Reservations are required and fees for tribal lands apply. Pipe Spring National Monument, 406 N Pipe Spring Road, 15 miles from Fredonia on AZ 389, or 60 miles east of St. George, UT, on UT 59. CONTACT: ANDREA BORNEMEIER, (928) 643-7105 or andrea_bornemeier(at)nps.gov
9 am - Noon. Join a Park Ranger on this two mile, moderate hike into scenic Mu’uputs Canyon on the Kaibab Paiute Reservation. Ranger Pikyavit will talk about Southern Paiute traditional life ways and connections to the natural world. Participants will visit two rock art/petroglyph sites. Sponsored by Pipe Spring National Monument and the Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians. Reservations are required and fees for tribal lands apply. Pipe Spring National Monument, 406 N Pipe Spring Road, 15 miles from Fredonia on AZ 389, or 60 miles east of St. George, UT, on UT 59. CONTACT: ANDREA BORNEMEIER, (928) 643-7105 or andrea_bornemeier(at)nps.gov
10 am – 1 pm. By David Van Alfen. Learn about the various theories regarding the relationship between Puebloans and Paiutes. Sponsored by Pipe Spring National Monument, 406 N Pipe Spring Road, 15 miles from Fredonia. Park entrance fee is $5.00 per person. CONTACT: ANDREA BORNEMEIER, (928) 643-7105 or andrea_bornemeier(at)nps.gov
10 am – 1 pm. Feathers, wedges, hammers, plug drills and elbow grease -- that’s what it took to cut the stones for the Winsor Castle. Join Ranger Evan to see these old methods at work. Sponsored by Pipe Spring National Monument, 406 N Pipe Spring Road, 15 miles from Fredonia. Park entrance fee $5 per person. CONTACT: ANDREA BORNEMEIER, (928) 643-7105 or andrea_bornemeier(at)nps.gov
10 am – 2 pm. Sponsored by the Kaibab Vermilion Cliffs Heritage Alliance and Grand Canyon Trust. Hike is led by archaeologist Michael O’Hara. Take a look at the 1872 Doyle’s Retreat, the 1905 Bar Z ranchhouse, and the Honeymoon Trail. The site inspired part of Zane Grey’s novel New Riders of the Purple Sage. One-mile roundtrip walk. Meet at the Dominguez-Escalante interpretive pullout on the north side of US Highway 89A, west of Marble Canyon, AZ, near milepost 558. CONTACT: ROSE HOUK, (928) 779-2962 or mpcreh(at)msn.com
9 am – Noon. Hike led by Park Ranger Benn Pikyavit. Learn about John Wesley Powell’s Topographical Survey Crew that worked in the early 1870s. A strenuous hike that climbs approximately 800 feet to the top of the Vermilion Cliffs to one of the survey’s triangulation stations. Sponsored by Pipe Spring National Monument and the Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians. Since much of this hike occurs on the Kaibab Paiute Indian Reservation, a tribal fee of $5.00/person, in addition to the Monument entrance fee of $5.00/person, will apply. Pre-registration required as the hike is limited to 20 people. Pipe Spring National Monument, 406 N Pipe Spring Road, 15 miles from Fredonia on AZ 389 or 60 miles east of St. George, UT on UT 59. CONTACT: ANDREA BORNEMEIER, (928) 643-7105 or andrea_bornemeier(at)nps.gov
1 – 3 pm. Join Kaibab Paiute tribal members as they discuss and demonstrate a variety of ancient skills and crafts. Sponsored by Pipe Spring National Monument and the Kaibab Paiute Indian Tribe. Pipe Spring National Monument, 406 N Pipe Spring Road, 15 miles from Fredonia, AZ, on AZ 389, or 60 miles east of St. George, UT, on UT 59. Park entrance fee is $5.00/ person 15 years and older. Interagency Annual, Senior, and Access passes accepted CONTACT: ANDREA BORNEMEIER, (928) 643-7105 or andrea_bornemeier(at)nps.gov
10 am – 1 pm. 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. Sponsored by Pipe Spring National Monument, 406 N Pipe Spring Road, 15 miles from Fredonia. Park entrance fee $5 per person. CONTACT: ANDREA BORNEMEIER, (928) 643-7105 or andrea_bornemeier(at)nps.gov
11 am – 4 pm. Cultural demonstrations at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center. Sponsored by Grand Canyon National Park. Visitors will make split twig figurines, create clay pinch pots, and participate in a mock excavation. These are hands-on activities suitable for all ages but especially fun for the kids. There will be a special evening Ranger Program at the Shrine of Ages auditorium at 7:30 pm focusing on a recent archaeological project near the Colorado River; this presentation will share how native people have lived in the Grand Canyon area for thousands of years and learned to survive in this challenging environment. CONTACT LIBBY SCHAAF, (928) 638-7641 or libby_schaaf(at)nps.gov.
9 am – Noon. Led by Jason Theuer, Park Archaeologist. Sponsored by Petrified Forest National Park. Watch reproductions of prehistoric artifacts being made and learn the secrets of these ancient skills. Activities are being held in the Painted Desert Visitor Center, Courtyard area (weather permitting), 1 Park Road. Petrified Forest National Park is located 27 miles east of Holbrook; take exit #311 off I-40. CONTACT: HALLIE LARSEN, (928) 524-6228, ext. 274 or Hallie_Larsen(at)nps.gov.
8 am – Noon. Sponsored by Petrified Forest National Park. Hopi, Zuni, and Navajo artists will be highlighting their crafts and selling hand-made art. Artisans include traditional potters, carvers, weavers, and jewelers, with different artists being featured each Saturday. Activities are being held in the Painted Desert Visitor Center, Courtyard area (weather permitting), 1 Park Road. Petrified Forest National Park is located 27 miles east of Holbrook; take exit #311 off I-40. CONTACT: HALLIE LARSEN, (928) 524-6228, ext. 274 or Hallie_Larsen(at)nps.gov.
1 pm. Sponsored by Petrified Forest National Park. This is a 2 mile long, moderate difficulty hike to a Chaco Great Kiva (the hike crosses rough, sandy and uneven terrain). There will not be an opportunity to turn around and return once tour is underway (all participants must stay with the tour). Meet at mile marker 8 on the Main Park Road. Directions available at the Painted Desert Visitor Center. Suitable for children ages 8 and above. Be prepared -- appropriate shoes, hat, sunscreen and lots of water. High clearance vehicles may be required. CONTACT: HALLIE LARSEN, (928) 524-6228, ext. 274 or Hallie_Larsen(at)nps.gov.
1 pm. Sponsored by Petrified Forest National Park. This is an extremely rough hike, approximately 5 + miles of strenuous/difficult uneven terrain. There will not be an opportunity to turn around and return once tour is underway (all participants must stay with the tour). Meet at Crystal Forest Parking lot. Directions available at the Painted Desert Visitor Center. Suitable for children who can hike 5 miles or more. Be prepared -- appropriate shoes, hat, sunscreen and lots of water. High clearance vehicles may be required. CONTACT: HALLIE LARSEN, (928) 524-6228, ext. 274 or Hallie_Larsen(at)nps.gov.
1 pm. Sponsored by Petrified Forest National Park. Join park archaeologists for a special hike to prehistoric sites spanning the last 2,000 years in the park’s southern wilderness area. This is an extremely rough hike, approximately 5 + miles of strenuous/difficult uneven terrain. There will not be an opportunity to turn around and return once tour is underway (all participants must stay with the tour). Meet at Crystal Forest Parking lot. Directions available at the Painted Desert Visitor Center. Suitable for children who can hike 5 miles or more. Be prepared -- appropriate shoes, hat, sunscreen and lots of water. High clearance vehicles may be required. CONTACT: HALLIE LARSEN, (928) 524-6228, ext. 274 or Hallie_Larsen(at)nps.gov.
1 pm. Sponsored by Petrified Forest National Park. This is a 2 + miles easy to moderate hike to a prehistoric site and petroglyphs. It crosses rough, sandy and uneven terrain. There will not be an opportunity to turn around and return once tour is underway (all participants must stay with the tour). Meet at the Puerco Pueblo parking lot. Directions available at the Painted Desert Visitor Center. Suitable for children ages 8 and above. Be prepared -- appropriate shoes, hat, sunscreen and lots of water. High clearance vehicles may be required. CONTACT: HALLIE LARSEN, (928) 524-6228, ext. 274 or Hallie_Larsen(at)nps.gov.
Sponsored and led by BLM Kingman Field Office archaeologists. Presentations will be offered at public and charter schools in Kingman and Mohave County. Call for more information. CONTACT: CRAIG JOHNSON, (928) 718-3700.
Call for times. Visit displays of prehistoric artifacts from the site of Casa Malpais, a unique pueblo dating from 1240 to about 1350. 418 East Main Street. CONTACT: LINDA MATTHEWS, (928) 333-5375 or casa(at)springerville.com
9 am, 11 am, 2 pm. Sponsored by the Casa Malpais Museum. The pueblo is of Ancient Puebloan people and has been dated to 1240 to 1350. The site 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. Be prepared; wear appropriate hiking shoes, hat, sunscreen and bring water. Fees apply. Meet at the Casa Malpais Museum, 418 East Main Street. CONTACT: LINDA MATTHEWS, (928) 333-5375 or casa(at)springerville.com
6:30 pm. Learn from various local archaeologists! Sponsored by the Kiabab National Forest, Williams Ranger District Office. Call the District office for more information on titles/topics; 724 S. Clover Road. Go west from Williams on Railroad Avenue about one mile, then turn left at sign marking the Ranger Station at top of the hill. CONTACT: WILLIAMS RANGER DISTRICT OFFICE, (928) 635-5600.
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. Be prepared; wear appropriate hiking shoes, hat, sunscreen and bring water. Meet at the Oak Hill Snowplay area off of Route 66, west of the town of Parks. Call for directions and meeting place. CONTACT: WILLIAMS RANGER DISTRICT OFFICE, (928) 635-5600.
1:30 pm. Sponsored by Homolovi Ruins State Park. Join Park Rangers for an easy stroll through the largest of the Homolovi sites (weather permitting). Discussion will include the archaeology of Homolovi and its connection to the modern Hopi people. Meet at the Visitor Center and wear comfortable shoes. Hearing impaired, advanced notice required. Homolovi Ruins State Park Visitors Center, 1.4 miles north of Interstate 40, Exit 257, State Route 87 North. CONTACT: KAREN BERGGREN, (928) 289-4106 or kberggren(at)azstateparks.gov.
10 am – 4 pm. Sponsored by the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, NPS. Join members of the Tohono O’odham Nation and others who will share their culture through basket weaving, dry land farming, native plant use, pottery, language, archaeology and more. 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, Highway 85, approximately 35 miles south of Ajo. Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, #10 Organ Pipe Drive. CONTACT: VIVIAN SARTORI, (520) 387-6849, ext. 7304 or vivian_sartori(at)nps.gov.
2 – 3:30 pm. By archaeologist Allen Dart. Sponsored by Pima County Library and the Arizona Humanities Council. Utilizing digital images and actual pottery, Native American ceramic styles that characterizes a specific time frame are shown; discussion on how archaeologists use pottery for dating prehistoric sites, as well as the importance of context in archaeological dating techniques. Illustrations and examples of Southern Arizona pottery are featured. Meet at the Salazar-Ajo Branch Library, 33 Plaza, Ajo. CONTACT: MS LEE IRWIN, (520) 387-6075 or lee.irwin(at)pima.gov
8 am – Noon. Sponsored by Old Pueblo Archaeology Center. Allen Dart leads this carpooling tour to the ancient village of Los Morteros that includes a Hohokam ballcourt and bedrock mortars. Next stop on the tour is Picture Rocks Petroglyphs site where an ancient solstice and equinox marker can be found along with dancing human-like figures, animals, and other rock art symbols. Meet at the northeast corner of Silverbell Road and Linda Vista Blvd. in Marana. Tour is limited to 32 people, reservations are required. Suitable for children, but must be able to go up and down approximately 15 stairs. Be prepared; wear appropriate hiking shoes, hat, sunscreen, bring water and a sack lunch if needed. CONTACT: OLD PUEBLO ARCHAEOLOGY, (520) 798-1201 or info(at)oldpueblo.org.
8 and 9 am. Sponsored by the Friends of the San Pedro River. Come to Fairbank, Arizona for a day of history. Music, re-enactments, walks, and a hike. Visit a ghost town that was once a thriving boomtown of the wild west, the cemetery which holds the remains of many residents, the old school house, and the two-story adobe Mercantile building. Walk along the old railroad bed to “Willow Wash,” cross the San Pedro River, and visit the Presidio Santa Cruz de Terrenate. The hike starts at Fairbank Townsite at 8:00 am and is approximately 6 miles roundtrip over good trails with a few steep inclines. For those interested in a shorter hike (about 3 miles roundtrip), docents will also lead a walk into Terrenate from the west, departing at 9:00 am. There will also be a one-mile roundtrip hike to the Fairbank Cemetery several times during the day. Bring water, a hat, and good hiking shoes. The Townsite and Schoolhouse are wheelchair accessible; the trails are not. To get to Fairbank Historic Townsite, take Highway 82 east from Highway 90 for approximately 10 miles. Fairbank parking area is approximately ¼ mile east of river. The Terrenate Trailhead is about one mile north of Highway 82 on In Balance Ranch Road. Free. CONTACT: FRIENDS OF THE SAN PEDRO RIVER, (520) 459-2555.
1 pm. The Empire Ranch House is a 22-room adobe and wood frame building that dates to 1870 and is listed in 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 Tucson Office. Directions from Tucson: Located bout 30 miles southeast of Tucson; take I-10 east to exit 281, Scenic Highway 83 (Sonoita), go 18 miles to just past milepost 40. Turn left at the "Empire Ranch Historic Site" sign. RSVP suggested. CONTACT: EMPIRE RANCH FOUNDATION, (888) 364-2829
9 am – Noon and 1 – 4 pm. Sponsored by Old Pueblo Archaeology. A modern flintknapper and a pottery maker will show how flaked stone arrowheads and pottery vessels were made by the ancient people of the American Southwest. 2201 W. 44th St. (located in Tucson Unified School District’s Ajo Service Center, just west of La Cholla Blvd., half mile north of John F. Kennedy Park). CONTACT: CRIS WAGNER, (520) 798-1201 or info(at)oldpueblo.org
7 am – 3 pm. Pending approval of Tohono O'odham Nation, Hickiwan District. Sponsored by Old Pueblo Archaeology Center. Join archaeologist, Allen Dart, as he leads this early morning carpool tour onto the Tohono O’odham Nation to visit the Ventana Cave National Historic Landmark site. It is a rock-shelter that contains pictographs, petroglyphs, and other features used by Native Americans for 10,000 years. Be prepared; wear appropriate hiking shoes, hat, sunscreen, bring water and a sack lunch. High Clearance vehicles needed for carpooling. Reservations Required. Fees apply; free for Tohono O’odham Nation members. Meet at parking lot of Pima Community College, 401 N. Bonita Ave., Tucson. CONTACT ALLEN DART (520) 798-1201 or info(at)oldpueblo.org
10 am & 1 pm. (Children ages 6-12.) Sponsored by Old Pueblo Archaeology Center. This two-hour program allows children to learn about different cultures by participating in the mock excavation of a full-size replica of a southern Arizona Hohokam archaeological site. They will learn about how ancient people looked, what they ate, how they constructed their houses, what language they spoke, and what beliefs they may have had. Each session is limited to 28 children -- reservations are required. Old Pueblo Archaeology Center, 2201 W. 44th St. (located in Tucson Unified School District’s Ajo Service Center, just west of La Cholla Blvd., half mile north of John F. Kennedy Park.) CONTACT: CRIS WAGNER, (520) 798-1201 or info@oldpueblo.org.
1 pm – 3 pm. Sponsored by the National Park Service and the Western Archaeological & Conservation Center (WACC). Walking tour is 2 hours long and features collections from more than 70 national parks and monuments. Tour size is limited and reservations are required. Children must be accompanied by adults. 255 North Commerce Park Loop, Tucson. CONTACT: WACC, (520) 791-6412 for reservations or susan_wells(at)nps.gov.
9 am – 3 pm. Free demonstrations geared toward children ages 8-12. They will learn about the ancient Hohokam who lived at the Vista Del Rio archaeological site. Hand-on activities include making pottery, grinding corn, and learning to play traditional Native American games. Demonstrations of pottery and arrowhead making will occur along the trail throughout the Vista del Rio Cultural Park. Sponsored by the Vista del Rio Residents’ Association and Old Pueblo Archaeology Center. 7575 E. Desert Arbors St., Tucson. From Tanque Verde Road, take Dos Hombres Road north to Desert Arbors Street and park on street beside the city park. CONTACT: CRIS WAGNER, (520) 798-1201 or info(at)oldpueblo.org.
7:30 pm. Steve Lekson, University of Colorado. Sponsored by Arizona Archaeological and Historical Society. Meet at the University Medical Center, Duval Auditorium, 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson. CONTACT: KATHERINE CERINO, (520) 907-0884 or kcerino(at)gmail.com.
6 pm. Steve Lekson will give a presentation and lead a discussion. Happy Hour forum sponsored and hosted by Center for Desert Archaeology at a local Tapas restaurant. Participants are encouraged to support the restaurant by buying their own refreshments. Meet at Casa Vicente, 375 S. Stone Avenue, Tucson. The event is free and open to the public and may be video taped and posted to their website. Call for more information. CONTACT: KATE SARTHER GANN, (520) 882-6946.
6:30 – 8 pm. By Micah Loma’omvaya, Hopi tribal member of the Bear Clan. Sponsored by Old Pueblo Archaeology Center and Arizona Humanities Council. Join Micah as he explains the ancient techniques of dry land farming and a host of other sustainable techniques that today’s Hopi have inherited in a legacy of rich traditions including the Hopi values and practices of land stewardship. Meet at the Pima County Public Library, Himmel Park Branch, 1035 N. Treat Ave., Tucson. CONTACT: ALLEN DART, (520) 798-1201 or info(at)oldpueblo.org
7 – 8:30 pm. Sponsored by AAS Santa Cruz Chapter and the Arizona Humanities Council. Archaeologist, Allen Dart, illustrates pictographs (rock paintings) and petroglyphs (symbols carved or pecked on rocks) and discusses how even the same rock art symbol may be interpreted differently from popular, scientific, and modern Native American perspectives. Meet at the Santa Cruz County’s North County Facility, 50 Bridge Road, Tubac. CONTACT: ALAN SORKOWITZ (520) 207-7151 or asorko(at)cox.net
10 am. Learn about the Buffalo Soldiers during the Apache Indian Wars. Sponsored by the NPS. An easy 500-yard walk from parking lot to the Ranch house site. Water and sun protection a must. Meet at the Faraway Ranch parking lot in Chiricahua National Monument, 12856 E. Rhyolite Creek Rd. CONTACT: KATE NEILSEN, (520) 824-3560, ext. 303 or Kathrine_Neilsen(at)nps.gov
10 am. Sponsored by Fort Bowie National Historic Site-NPS. Learn about the history and archaeology associated with the incident that precipitated the Apache Wars. The tour will be led by park ranger, Larry Ludwig, an expert on the Apache Wars and the archaeology of Fort Bowie. 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 or Larry_Ludwig(at)nps.gov
7 pm. Sponsored by Chiricahua National Monument-NPS. Meet at Chiricahua NM Campground, 12856 E. Rhyolite Creek Rd. CONTACT: KATE NEILSON, (520) 824-3560, ext. 303 or Kathrine_Neilsen(at)nps.gov
10 am. Sponsored by Fort Bowie National Historic Site-NPS. Learn about the archaeology associated with this significant event in the Apache Indian Wars. The tour will be led by park ranger, Larry Ludwig, an expert on the Apache Wars and the archaeology of Fort Bowie. 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 or Larry_Ludwig(at)nps.gov
10 am – Noon and 1 - 3 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. South of Parker, take Highway 95 to Shea Road East and follow signs to Swansea (graded dirt roads until last 5 miles). High clearance vehicle helpful, but not required. Bring water and appropriate hiking shoes. CONTACT: DR. GEORGE SHANNON, (928) 505-1255 or george_shannon(at)blm.gov, MIKE RIDDLE, (928) 716-2723 or michael_riddle(at)blm.gov
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