ARIZONA STATE PARKS
For Immediate Release
Managing and conserving Arizona's natural, cultural and recreational resources for the benefit of the people, both in our Parks and through our Partnerships.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Bilbrey at (602) 542-1996 or (602) 228-8518, or Monica Enriquez at (602) 542-6997… both at pio at azstateparks.gov
(Phoenix, AZ - February 1, 2008) -- For the entire month of March 2008, the Arizona State Parks State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is coordinating activities throughout the state for its annual celebration of Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month.
The highlight of Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month is the Archaeology Expo at the Arizona State Museum, University of Arizona in Tucson on March 1-2, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 4 pm. Both days are open to the public and admission to the Expo is free.
The Expo offers many attractions for those interested in archaeology and history. More than 35 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 that teach how prehistoric Native Americans survived in the Southwest, or play games like the historic settlers did. Living history re-enactors, Native American demonstrators and entertainers, interactive activities, and tours of archaeology laboratories and museum collection areas and exhibits will help make the past come alive!
In addition, tours of local prehistoric and historic archaeological sites will be featured. Free raffles featuring prizes of archaeology-related items will occur throughout both days. Ethnic foods will be available for purchase. The Expo will give visitors new insights into Arizona's many prehistoric, historic, and contemporary cultures.
For more information call (602) 542-4174 or visit www.azstateparks.com. Arizona State Museum is located on the University of Arizona campus at 1013 E. University Blvd. in Tucson, Arizona. Directions and parking information can be found on the Arizona State Museum website at www.statemuseum.arizona.edu.
For a detailed listing of all the events for the 2008 Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month (see complete listing below), call (602) 542-4174 or visit www.azstateparks.com.
The Archaeology Expo is sponsored by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), Arizona State Parks, and the Governor's Archaeology Advisory Commission. Many other partners will be joining together to present a varied Expo format offering two days of educational, hands-on archaeology programs to the public.
For information about Arizona State Parks call (602) 542-4174 (outside of the Phoenix metro area call toll-free (800) 285-3703) or visit the website at www.azstateparks.com.
********EVENTS SCHEDULE BY AREA, LOCATION, AND DATE:
^^ Wheelchair accessible
* Suitable for children
MARCH 8 & 9: (1 - 4:30 pm)
^^*Archaeology Open House. Sponsored by the Cave Creek Museum. 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, follow curve to left. CONTACT: EVELYN JOHNSON, (480) 488-2764 or cavecreekmuseum@juno.com.
MARCH 10: (9 am - 2:30 pm)
Interpretive Hike: Archaeological Sites in the Foothills Area. Sponsored by the AAS - Desert Foothills Chapter. Bring water, lunch and appropriate hiking shoes. 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, follow curve to left. Museum is on the left. Will carpool from the museum. CONTACT: EVELYN JOHNSON, (480) 488-2764 or cavecreekmuseum@juno.com.
MARCH 29: (8 - 11 am)
* Family Day at the Mesa Grande Archaeological Site. 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 for directions to the site (480) 644-2230. CONTACT: Dr. JERRY HOWARD, (480) 644-3428.
MARCH 1 & 15: (9:30 am - 12:30 pm)
* Archaeology for Kids. 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! March 1st activities are for ages 7-11; March 15th activities are for ages 11-14. Bring comfortable walking/hiking shoes and hat and /or sunscreen. Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park, 4619 East Washington Street, Phoenix. CONTACT: STACEY MAYS, (602) 495-0901 or Stacey.mays@phoenix.gov.
MARCH 5: (7:30 - 9 pm)
^^ Archaeology Lecture: "What Lies Beneath: The Formation of Pueblo Salado and the Sky Harbor International Airport," by Lourdes Aguila. Sponsored by the Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park. Learn about the history of land use and human occupation in the area of Sky Harbor Airport. Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park, 4619 East Washington Street. CONTACT: STACEY MAYS, (602) 495-0901, or Stacey.mays@phoenix.gov.
MARCH 5 & 30: (8 - 11 am)
* Petroglyph Discovery Hikes. Sponsored by the Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park. Come join us on a hike and 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). Call for more information. CONTACT: STACEY MAYS, (602) 495-0901, or Stacey.mays@phoenix.gov.
MARCH 8: (10 am - 3 pm)
^^* Ancient Technology Day. Sponsored by the Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park. Learn how the ancient people made jewelry and tools, and obtained food long before hardware and grocery stores existed. Lots of fun activities, tours and demonstrations for everyone to enjoy. Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park, 4619 East Washington Street, Phoenix. CONTACT: STACEY MAYS, (602) 495-0901 Stacey.mays@phoenix.gov.
MARCH 29: (10 - 11:30 am)
* Interpretive Tour: Park of the Four Waters (prehistoric canals). Sponsored by the Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park. (Suitable for ages 12 to adult.) In order to support their extensive agricultural system, the Hohokam people constructed miles of canals to direct water from the Salt River to their fields. Take a walk through undeveloped, natural desert to the ruins of some of these canal systems. Bring comfortable walking/hiking shoes and hat and /or sunscreen. Meet at Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park, 4619 East Washington Street. CONTACT: STACEY MAYS, (602) 495-0901 or Stacey.mays@phoenix.gov.
MARCH 29: (10 am - 4 pm)
^^* Rock Art Expo and Free Family Day. Join us for the biggest event of the year! It's a free day of fun and learning for the whole family. Activities will include hands-on children's projects, guided hikes, interactive stations, and ancient spear throwing demonstrations. Visitors will have the opportunity to talk to Native American artists at work. The Glyph Shop will offer discounts on books, fine art and many gift items. Deer Valley Rock Art Center, 3711 West Deer Valley Road, Phoenix. CONTACT: CENTER STAFF, (623) 582-8007.
MARCH 12: (7 - 8:30 pm)
^^ Lecture: "What Do We Do with Our Ancestors??" Sponsored by Scottsdale Civic Center Library and the Arizona Humanities Council. A presentation by Tucson archaeologist, Allen Dart, about how human remains are treated by people of different cultures, what is done when human remains and grave objects come to light in archaeological excavations, and the laws that govern them. Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. (near Indian School Road and Scottsdale Road.) CONTACT: SARA SCHETTLER (480) 312-6221 or sschettler@scottsdaleaz.gov.
MARCH 8: (8:30 am)
Interpretive Hike: Richinbar Pueblo. Sponsored by the BLM, Agua Fria National Monument. Reservations required - tour is limited to 25 people. Meet 45 miles north of Phoenix on I-17, at the windmill east of interstate and approximately one mile north of Sunset Rest area. 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: REM HAWES, (623) 580-5532 or rem_hawes@blm.gov.
WEDNESDAYS IN MARCH: (11 am)
Brown Bag Lunch Talks: Learn about the area's history, prehistory, and other cultural aspects from local experts. Sponsored by the NPS. Montezuma Castle National Monument, 2800 Montezuma Castle Road, Camp Verde. Talks will occur in the Interpretive Circle. CONTACT: PAUL OLLIG, (928) 567-3322 ext 30, Paul_Ollig@nps.gov.
MARCH 8: (7 - 9:30 pm)
· Evening Program: "Who's Afraid of the Dark: Dark Skies at Montezuma Well." Join a Park Ranger for an evening astronomy program and explore the night skies of the Verde Valley where ancient Sinagua lived. Sponsored by NPS. Please bring flashlights and meet at the Picnic area. Montezuma Well National Monument, 5505 Beaver Creek Road, Rimrock. Take exit 293 off I-17; go east on Beaver Creek Rd 4 miles to park entrance. CONTACT: Paul Ollig, (928) 567-3322 ext 30.
March 15: (10 am - 4 pm)
* Indigenous Skills Demonstrations. Join local experts as they demonstrate many traditional skills of the ancient people of the Verde Valley. Demos include rope-making, weaving, fire-starting, and pottery manufacture. Montezuma Castle National Monument, 2800 Montezuma Castle Road, Camp Verde. CONTACT: PAUL OLLIG, (928) 567-3322 ext 30, Paul_Ollig@nps.gov.
MARCH 22: (7 - 10 pm)
^^* Moonlight Walk at Montezuma Castle. Led by Park Archaeologist, Paul Ollig. Sponsored by NPS. Please bring flashlights. Gate opens at 7 pm; moonrise is at 7:55 pm and gate closes at 10 pm. Montezuma Castle National Monument, 2800 Montezuma Castle Road, Camp Verde. CONTACT: REX VANDERFORD, (928) 567-4521.
MARCH 28: (10 am)
* Walk with an Archaeologist. Join the Park Archaeologist to learn the hidden details of what science can tell us about the lives of the ancient Sinagua. Walk will take place at Montezuma Well. Sponsored by NPS Tuzigoot National Monument, 25 W. Tuzigoot Road, Clarkdale. CONTACT: PAUL OLLIG, (928) 567-3322 ext 30, Paul_Ollig@nps.gov.
MARCH 28: (2 pm)
* Walk with an Archaeologist. Join the Park Archaeologist to learn the hidden details of what science can tell us about the lives of the ancient Sinagua. Walk will take place at Tuzigoot National Monument. Sponsored by NPS Tuzigoot National Monument, 25 W. Tuzigoot Road, Clarkdale. CONTACT: PAUL OLLIG, (928) 567-3322 ext 30, Paul_Ollig@nps.gov.
MARCH 30: (11am -12 pm)
*^^Slide Presentation: "A History of Mining in the Verde Valley." Learn about the historic use of minerals from salt to copper, as well as other natural resources; hands on display of minerals available after the talk. Sponsored by the NPS. Tuzigoot National Monument Museum, 25 W. Tuzigoot Road, Clarkdale. CONTACT: PAUL OLLIG, (928) 567-3322 ext 30, Paul_Ollig@nps.gov.
SATURDAYS IN MARCH: (call for times)
* Discovery Hikes: Wupatki National Monument. (Ages 10 and over.) A different discovery route will be explored each Saturday. Reservations are required. Hike is 2-3 miles long and lasts for 2-3 hours. Bring water and wear hiking boots. From Flagstaff, take US 89 north for 12 miles, turn right at sign for Sunset Crater Volcano - Wupatki National Monuments. Meet at the Visitor Center (21 miles from this junction). CONTACT: MARY BLASING, (928) 679-2365, or Mary_Blasing@nps.gov.
MARCH 9: (12 - 4 pm)
^^* Cultural Heritage Demonstrations. Visit with artists, weavers, basketmakers, Kachina carvers and silversmiths at the Wupatki National Monument Visitor Center. From Flagstaff, take US 89 north for 12 miles, turn right at sign for Sunset Crater Volcano - Wupatki National Monuments. Visitor Center (21 miles from this junction). CONTACT: MARY BLASING, (928) 679-2365, or Mary_Blasing@nps.gov.
MARCH 8 & 9: (10 am and 2 pm)
^^ Walking Tours: Camp Navajo's Indian Village and POW Camp. Sponsored by Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs. Archaeologists will lead tours that will give participants the chance to experience two very important and unique historic sites through archaeological investigations, archival research, and oral histories. Meet John Westerlund, author of "Arizona's War Town." Reservations required; call for directions. Meet at the Security Building on Camp Navajo. CONTACT: DAVID LARSEN, (602) 267-2740, or david.larsen@azdema.gov
MARCH 16: (9 am)
* Auto/Hiking Tour: Crack in Rock Ruin. Limited to 25 people (over age 10); reservations are required. This is a 4-wheel drive vehicle tour, but some hiking is involved. An all day event; bring lunch, water, hiking boots. Carpooling may be possible. Meet at Wupatki National Monument Visitor Center. From Flagstaff, take US 89 north for 12 miles, then turn right at sign for Sunset Crater Volcano - Wupatki National Monuments. The Visitor Center is 21 miles from this junction. CONTACT: MARY BLASING, (928) 679-2365, or Mary_Blasing@nps.gov.
MONTH OF MARCH: (call for dates and times) Archaeology Programs: Sponsored by the Kiabab National Forest. Call for more information. CONTACT: CONNIE REID, (928) 643-8165.
MARCH 15: (10 am)
*Hike: West Bench Pueblo and Condor Release Site. Sponsored by Arizona Strip District BLM and the Kaibab-Vermilion Cliffs Heritage Alliance. Tour a Virgin Anasazi Pueblo on the western edge of Paria Plateau. On the way, stop to view the California condor release site and other sites of interest. Meet in House Rock Valley at junction of Highway 89A and BLM Route 1065 about 13 miles east of Jacob Lake, AZ. Be prepared for a 10 mile drive and 1/3 mile hike. Bring hiking shoes, water, hat and sunscreen. CONTACT: DIANA HAWKS, (435) 688-3266 or Diana_Hawks@blm.gov.
MARCH 22: (2 - 3 pm)
^^* Lecture: "Where A Soul May Speak Aloud: Sharlot Hall on the Arizona Strip." Sponsored by Kaibab-Vermilion Heritage Alliance. Meet at the school Media Center, 222 N. 200 East, Fredonia. Just off Highway 89. CONTACT: ROSE HOUK, (928) 779-2962 or mpcreh@msn.com.
MARCH 13: ( 3 PM)
^^* Lecture: "Route 66 Across Arizona," by Richard & Sherry Mangum. Sponsored by the Jerome State Historic Park. This presentation takes you on a nostalgic trip through Arizona examining the history of the "Mother Road." Jerome State Historic Park, 100 Douglas Road, Jerome. Regular Park fees apply. CONTACT: NORA GRAF, (928) 634-5381.
MARCH 2: (10 am - 2 pm)
^^* Prehistoric Culture Demonstrations. Learn about prehistoric technology: fire-starting techniques at 10 am; weaving sandals at 11:30 am; atlatl and dart throwing at 1 pm. Sponsored by Red Rock State Park, Visitor Center Theatre, located 5 miles southwest of Sedona at 4050 Lower Red Rock Loop Road. Reservations are recommended, as seating is limited to 50 people. CONTACT: PAM LANE, (928) 282-6907 or plane@azstateparks.gov.
MARCH 8: (2 pm)
^^* Archaeology Hike: Learn about the prehistoric Sinagua Indians who inhabited the Sedona and Verde Valley over 1000 years ago. Meet in the theater for orientation before the hike. Sponsored by Red Rock State Park, Visitor Center Theatre, located 5 miles southwest of Sedona at 4050 Lower Red Rock Loop Road. CONTACT: PAM LANE, (928) 282-6907 or plane@azstateparks.gov.
MARCH 16: (2 pm)
^^* Presentation: Ancient Trails. Learn about the archaeology of Sycamore Canyon and the study of aboriginal trails through Central Arizona. Sponsored by Red Rock State Park, Visitor Center Theatre, located 5 miles southwest of Sedona at 4050 Lower Red Rock Loop Road. CONTACT: PAM LANE, (928) 282-6907 or plane@azstateparks.gov.
MARCH 30: (2 pm)
^^* Archaeoastronomy Presentation: "How Astronomy and Science Helped Create the Ancestral Puebloan World," by Bryan Bates. Learn about current research into the astronomical world of the ancestral Puebloan people from Chaco Canyon, Wupatki National Monument, and Mesa Verde National Park. Program is sponsored by Benefactors of Red Rock State Park. Reservations are recommended, as seating is limited. Red Rock State Park, Visitor Center Theatre, located 5 miles southwest of Sedona at 4050 Lower Red Rock Loop Road. CONTACT: PAM LANE, (928) 282-6907 or plane@azstateparks.gov.
THROUGHOUT MARCH: (call for times)
^^* Tours and Displays: Casa Malpais Museum. Displays of prehistoric ceramics from the site of Casa Malpais. Casa Malpais Museum, 318 East Main Street, Springerville. CONTACT: LINDA MATTHEWS, (928) 333-5375.
MARCH 17: (7 pm)
^^* Lecture: "Current Research at Casa Malpais," by Doug Gann, Archaeologist, Center for Desert Archaeology. Casa Malpais Museum, 318 East Main Street, Springerville. CONTACT: LINDA MATTHEWS, (928) 333-5375.
MARCH 8, 15, 22, and 29: (2 pm)
Interpretive Hike: Petroglyphs at Keyhole Sink. Sponsored by the Kaibab National Forest. Meet at the Oak Hill Snowplay area off Route 66 west of Parks, Arizona. Call for directions and meeting place. CONTACT: NEIL WEINTRAUB, (928) 635-5647.
SATURDAYS IN MARCH: (10 am)
^^* Tour: Interpretive Walk at Homolovi II Pueblo Ruins. Homolovi Ruins State Park protects and interprets Anasazi ruins dating from A.D. 1250-1400. Park Rangers will lead tours of Homolovi II, the largest of the sites, weather permitting. Meet at the Visitor Center and wear comfortable shoes. 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.
MARCH 20: (7 pm)
^^* Lecture: Archaeology (specific topic and speaker to be announced). Sponsored by AAS - Homolovi Chapter and Homolovi Ruins State Park. 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.
MARCH 28: (9 am)
* Tour: Talastima Wilderness and Taawa Petroglyph Area. Tour of cultural and archaeological resources of the Hopi Tribe in Blue Canyon along Moenkopi Wash and of Hopi petroglyph panels along Sandstone Mesa. Hiking shoes, water, and sack lunch. Please RSVP. Will depart from the Hopi Tribal Government Complex in Kykotsmovi. CONTACT: MICAH LOMAOMVAYA, (928) 734-3617 or MLomaomvaya@hopi.nsn.us by March 21.
MARCH 20: (7 - 8 pm)
* Lecture: "Hopi Ancestors Presentation." Multimedia presentations by the Hopi Cultural Preservation Office Archaeology and Ethnohistory Program on Hopi Ancestors, lifeways and former villages across the American Southwest. A discussion on how archaeology and development impact the role of descendant people and their ancestral heritage. Hopi Tribal Government Complex, P.O. Box 123 Hunahne Building, Kykotsmovi. CONTACT: MICAH LOMAOMVAYA, (928) 734-3617 or MLomaomvaya@hopi.nsn.us by March 21.
MONTH OF MARCH
^^* Walking Tour: Fort Apache Historic Park and Museum. Take self-guided walking tours of Fort Apache Historic District, Kinishba Ruins National Historic Landmark and Museum. Park is open daily; museum is open Monday through Friday (8 am - 5 pm) and is located 4 miles south of White River or 30 minutes south of Lakeside and Pinetop. Visit the Tribe's website at www.wmat.us/fortapachepark.htm for more information. CONTACT: KARL HOERIG, (928) 338-4625.
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS IN MARCH: (9 - 10 am)
*Backcountry Site Tours at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. Special Ranger-guided tours of the Park's backcountry archaeological sites that 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. Water is recommended for the approximately 1.5 mile walk. Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, 1100 Ruins Drive. CONTACT: DAVE WINCHESTER, (520) 723-3172 or david_winchester@nps.gov.
MARCH 21: (2 - 3 pm)
^^* Lecture: "Ancient Native American Pottery of Southern Arizona," by Allen Dart, Archaeologist, OPAC. Uses digital images and ancient pottery to show Native American ceramic styles that characterize specific eras in Arizona prehistory and history, and to explain how archaeologists use pottery for dating archaeological sites and interpreting ancient lifeways. Children are welcome. Free. No reservations needed. Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, 1100 Ruins Drive. CONTACT: ALAN STANZ, (520) 723-3172 or Alan_stanz@nps.gov or ALLEN DART, (520) 798-1201 or email info@oldpueblo.org.
MARCH 15 & 16: (8 am - 5 pm)
* Open House: Trails to Upper and Lower Cliff Dwellings at Tonto National Monument. Sponsored by NPS. 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.
MARCH 1, 2, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30: (10 am - 4 pm)
* ^^ Cultural Demonstrations: "Season of Tradition." Join members of the O'odham Nation and others who will share their culture through basket weaving, dry land farming, native plant use, pottery, language, archaeology and more. Sponsored by the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument-NPS. 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 CONTACT: VIVIAN SARTORI, (520) 387-6849 ext 7304.
MARCH 15: (8 - 10 am)
* Tour: "Picture Rock Petroglyphs: Quadrupeds, People, and Other Symbols in Stone." Sponsored by OPAC. Archaeologist Allen Dart leads tour to view rock art petroglyphs. Bring drinking water, hiking shoes, and sunscreen. Meet at OPAC, 5100 W. Ina Road, Building 7, Tucson. CONTACT: ALLEN DART, (520) 798-1201 or info@oldpueblo.org.
MARCH 20: (7:30 - 9 pm)
^^ Lecture: "Excavations at a Prehistoric Gateway Community in the Upper San Pedro Valley," by Archaeologist, Douglas Craig, Ph.D., of Northland Research, Inc. Learn about discoveries at an ancient Native American village site just inside Arizona's boundary with Mexico. 5100 W. Ina Road, Bldg 8, Tucson. CONTACT: OLD PUEBLO ARCHAEOLOGY CENTER, (520) 798-1201 or info@oldpueblo.org.
MARCH 28: (7:30 - 9 pm)
^^ * Lecture: "Male Bonding Around the Campfire: Constructing Myths of Hohokam Militarism," by Ann Hibner Koblitz, Ph. D., Professor of Women and Gender Studies. Learn about studies of war and militarism among the prehistoric Hohokam people. No reservations needed. 5100 W. Ina Road, Bldg 8. CONTACT: OLD PUEBLO ARCHAEOLOGY CENTER, (520) 798-1201 or info@oldpueblo.org.
MARCH 29: (8:30 am - 2 pm)
* Guided Tour: "Baby Jesus Ridge Petroglyphs Site." Sponsored by OPAC. Archaeologist Sharon Urban guides this tour to see ancient petroglyphs at the Baby Jesus Ridge Archaeological Site in the Santa Catalina Mountains. Meet at the southeast corner of Oracle Road and Golder Ranch Road in Catalina (0.7 mile north of Oracle Road milepost 85). Regroup to form car pools then drive to site. Hike covers 3 miles round trip, over flat sandy ground. Bring water, sun protection, hiking shoes. CONTACT: ALLEN DART, (520) 798-1201 or info@oldpueblo.org.
MARCH 1 & 2: (9 am - 4 pm)
^^* Arizona Archaeology EXPO. FREE. Sponsored by the SHPO/ASP and the ASM, University of Arizona. Located on the front grounds of the ASM, 1013 East University Blvd., Tucson. See beginning of Listing brochure for additional information. CONTACT: ANN HOWARD, (602-542-7138) or avh2@azstateparks.gov or DARLENE LIZARRAGA, (520) 626-8381 or dfl@email.arizona.edu.
March 1: (9 - 4 pm)
^^* New Exhibit: "The Pottery Project: Opening Day." As part of the Arizona Archaeology Expo at the ASM, visit "The Pottery Project," an 18 foot, floor-to-ceiling, glass case that vividly exhibits more than 150 select ceramic specimens from the ASM's premier and nationally recognized collections. The exhibition features include a multimedia version of the pottery vault's interior, through which you will be able to walk and access virtual three- dimensional specimens. For more information visit the website: www.statemuseum.arizona.edu. Arizona State Museum, University of Arizona, 1013 East University Blvd., Tucson. CONTACT: DARLENE LIZARRAGA, (520) 626-8381 or dfl@email.arizona.edu.
MARCH 1: (9 am - 4 pm)
^^* "Culture Craft Weekend at the Archaeology Expo." As part of the Arizona Archaeology Expo celebration at the ASM, pick up an exploration map to guide your investigation of archaeological and Native American cultural skills and receive a prize upon completion. Enjoy hands-on activities such as making a pot puzzle, using a pump drill, spearing a "mammoth," and much more. Teachers, check in for informational packets and professional development hour certificates. Sponsored by the ASM. See website for more details at www.statemuseum.arizona.edu. Arizona State Museum, University of Arizona, 1013 East University Blvd., Tucson. CONTACT: LISA FALK, (520) 626-2973.
MARCH 1: (11 am)
^^ Lecture: "Mesoamerican Style and Symbolism in Hohokam Architecture and Artifacts," by Paul Fish, Ph.D., Archaeologist, ASM. This is one of a series of lectures pertaining to Southwestern Roots in Central Mexico (4000 years of cultural continuity). See website for more details at www.statemuseum.arizona.edu. Arizona State Museum, University of Arizona, 1013 East University Blvd., Tucson. CONTACT: DARLENE LIZARRAGA, (520) 626-8381.
MARCH 1: (5 pm)
^^ Lecture: "Tutuveni: Hopi Social Memory in Stone," by Wesley Bernadini, University of Redlands. Learn about the research and documentation of Tutuveni, the famous petroglyph site on the Hopi Salt Trail. This lecture celebrates the publication of the 200th volume in ASM's Archaeological Series. Located in the Center for English auditorium, one building east of ASM North. A post-lecture reception will be held at ASM. See website for more details at www.statemuseum.arizona.edu. Arizona State Museum, University of Arizona, 1013 East University Blvd., Tucson. CONTACT: DARLENE LIZARRAGA, (520) 626-8381.
MARCH 1 & 2: (Saturday 9 am - 4 pm) (Sunday 9 am - 2 pm)
Book Sale: Arizona State Museum Library Benefit Book Sale at the Arizona Archaeology Expo. Sponsored by Arizona Archaeological & Historical Society. The event will be in the south building of ASM. See website for more details www.statemuseum.arizona.edu. Arizona State Museum, University of Arizona, 1013 East University Blvd. CONTACT: DARLENE LIZARRAGA, (520) 626-8381
MARCH 3 - 7: (1 pm)
^^* Tours: Collections Repository and Conservation Labs. Sponsored by Western Archaeological and Conservation Center-NPS. Visit the normally closed-to-the-public labs of the NPS. Call for reservations. Tours are limited. Western Archaeological and Conservation Center, 255 N. Commerce Park Loop, Tucson. CONTACT: BARBARA HERMANN-REESE, (520) 791-6412 or Barbara_Hemann-Reese@nps.gov
MARCH 8: (9 am - 1 pm)
Hike: Rock Art Site by Patagonia Lake. Park Ranger, Jennifer Parks will lead the hike to a site with over 100 petroglyphs. Sponsored by ASP. Trail is uneven and some portions are off trail. Hike is 3.5 miles round trip with two steep climbs. Please bring water, hiking shoes, sun protection and lunch. Meet at the Visitor Center at Patagonia Lake State Park, 400 Lake Patagonia Road. Call for directions. CONTACT: JENNIFER PARKS, (520) 287-2791 or jparks@azstateparks.gov.
MARCH 13: (7 - 8:30 pm)
^^ *Slide Presentation: "Ancient Native American Pottery of Southern Arizona," by Allen Dart, Archaeologist, OPAC. Sponsored by Friends of Sonoita Creek, Arizona Humanities Council, and ASP. Presentation discusses the use of digital images and ancient pottery to learn about Native American ceramic styles and how archaeologists use pottery for dating archaeological sites and interpreting ancient lifeways. Sonoita Creek Natural Area Visitor Center, Patagonia. Call for directions and meeting details. CONTACT: JENNIFER PARKS, (520) 287-2791 or jparks@azstateparks.gov.
MARCH 8: (1 - 2:15 pm)
Tour: "The Archaeology of Tumacacori," by Jeremy Moss, Archaeologist. Learn about the ruins of Tumacacori, a Spanish mission founded by Father Eusebio Kino in 1691. Sponsored by the NPS. Meet at the Visitor Center, Tumacacori National Historic Park, 1891 East Frontage Road. CONTACT: JEREMY MOSS, (520) 398-2341 ext 64 or Jeremy_Moss@nps.gov.
MARCH 29: (10 am - 11:15 am)
^^ Tour: "Preservation History of Tumacacori," by Jeremy Moss, Archaeologist. Sponsored by the NPS. Meet at the Visitor Center, Tumacacori National Historic Park, 1891 East Frontage Road. CONTACT: JEREMY MOSS, (520) 398-2341 ext 64 or Jeremy_Moss@nps.gov.
SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS IN MARCH: (12 pm)
^^* Special Tours: Historic Buffalo Soldier Monument and Encampment Lookout. Learn about the Buffalo Soldiers during the Apache Indian Wars. Sponsored by the NPS. High clearance vehicles recommended and also water, hiking shoes and sun protection. Meet at CHIRICAHUA NATIONAL MONUMENT, 12856 E. Rhyolite Creek Road, Willcox. CONTACT KATE NEILSEN, (520) 824-3560 ext 303 or Kathrine_Neilsen@nps.gov.
THROUGHOUT MARCH:
^^* Tours: Historic Faraway Ranch. The Faraway Ranch was one of the earliest cattle and guest ranches in southeast Arizona and retains much of the feeling of an earlier era. Guided tours include the interior of the completely furnished historic ranch house. Sponsored by the NPS. High clearance vehicles recommended and also water, hiking shoes and sun protection. Meet at CHIRICAHUA NATIONAL MONUMENT, 12856 E. Rhyolite Creek Road, Willcox. CONTACT KATE NEILSEN, (520) 824-3560 ext 303 or Kathrine_Neilsen@nps.gov.
MARCH 29 & 30: (12 pm)
^^* 75th Anniversary of Chiricahua NM Civilian Conservation Corps Program. Sponsored by the NPS. Meet at CHIRICAHUA NATIONAL MONUMENT, 12856 E. Rhyolite Creek Road, Willcox. CONTACT KATE NEILSEN, (520) 824-3560 X 303 or Kathrine_Neilsen@nps.gov.
MARCH 8: (10 am)
* History Tour: Bascom Affair Site. 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 lead 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 Road). Bring water, hiking shoes, sun protection and lunch. CONTACT: LARRY LUDWIG, (520) 847-2500 or Larry_Ludwig@nps.gov.
MARCH 22: (10 am)
* History Tour: The Battle of Apache Pass Site. 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 lead 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 Road). Bring water, hiking shoes, sun protection and lunch. CONTACT: LARRY LUDWIG, (520) 847-2500 or Larry_Ludwig@nps.gov.
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