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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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10 am to 3 pm. Both days are open to the public and admission to the Expo is FREE. The Archaeology Expo is sponsored by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), Arizona State Parks, the Governor’s Archaeology Advisory Commission, and the City of Phoenix. Many other partners will be joining together to present a varied format offering two days of educational, hands-on archaeology programs to the public.
The Expo offers many attractions for those interested in archaeology and history. Over 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 lived in the Southwest, or play games like the historic settlers did. A simulated archaeological excavation, tours of the prehistoric platform mound, behind-the-scenes tours of the Museum’s collections and laboratories, demonstrations of ruins stabilization, and talks by local archaeologists will be special attractions featured at this year’s Expo. Living history re-enactors, storytellers, Native American demonstrators and entertainers, and interactive activities will help make the past come alive!
Free prize raffles 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 detailed information, call Ann Howard, Public Archaeology Programs Manager, Arizona State Parks, State Historic Preservation Office, (602) 542-4009 or ahoward(at)azstateparks.gov or contact Pueblo Grande Museum at (602) 495-0901 or visit their website.
1:30 – 2:30pm. Hands-on activities for the whole family. 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: MARILYN SKLAR or EVELYN JOHNSON, (480) 488-2764.
9 am - 2:30 pm. Sponsored by the Arizona Archaeological Society – Desert Foothills Chapter and Cave Creek Museum. Bring water, lunch and appropriate hiking shoes. Meet at 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. Will carpool from the museum. Contact: GRACE SCHOONOVER, (480) 488-3981 or paulngraces(at)yahoo.com; or EVELYN JOHNSON, (480) 488-2764.
7 pm. Sponsored by the Arizona Archaeological Society – Desert Foothills Chapter and Cave Creek Museum. Meet at 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: GRACE SCHOONOVER, (480) 488-3981 or paulngraces(at)yahoo.com; or EVELYN JOHNSON, (480) 488-2764.
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
1 – 2 pm. Come and experience Chandler as it was in the 1920s. Cost of $8.00/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
9 am. Special Ranger-guided, 1½ 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. Water is recommended. Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, 1100 Ruins Drive, Coolidge. Contact: DAVE WINCHESTER, (520) 723-3172 or david_winchester(at)nps.gov.
9 am. Sponsored by the Bureau of Land Management 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, (623) 465-0726 or peggy(at)aguafriafriends.org
8 am – 5 pm. Sponsored by National Park Service. 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
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 must represent an Arizona rock art or archaeology theme. The awards ceremony will take place at the free festival on March 28. Contact the Center to participate in the competition. Contact KIM ARTH, (623) 582-8007 or Kimberly.arth(at)asu.ed
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 walking shoes, hat and sunscreen. Pueblo Grande Museum, 4619 East Washington Street, Phoenix. Contact: STACEY MAYS, (602) 495-0901 or Stacey.mays(at)phoenix.gov.
1 – 2 pm. By Colleen O’Brian. Sponsored by the Deer Valley Rock Art Center. Well-geared towards adults. Appropriate for vision impaired. Deer Valley Rock Art Center, 3711 W. Deer Valley Road, Phoenix. Contact: KIM ARTH, (623) 582-8007 or Kimberly.arth(at)asu.edu
10 am – 3 pm. See Detailed info above.
8 am. Sponsored by the Pueblo Grande Museum. Ages 7 to adult. Reservations required – tour is limited to 14 people, so register early. Take a hike and learn about the prehistoric Hohokam rock art legacy and the preservation efforts being waged to preserve these sites. Bring water, lunch, hiking shoes, and sunscreen. Must reserve on website 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
Call for Time. In 1879, the US Government adopted a policy that advocated forced removal of Indian children from their families to educate them in distant Boarding Schools. Movie is 56 minutes long. Harnett Theater inside the Museum. Some events are free and some have fees – contact the Museum for further information on event fees. Contact: DARIAN BEGAY (602) 251-0212 or Dbegay(at)heard.org.
5:30 pm. Heard Museum, Phoenix location. Tickets go on sale on January 5, 2009. Visit website at heardguild.org for more information.
9:30 am – 5:30 pm. Heard Museum, Phoenix location. Contact: BARBARA JOHNSON, (480) 502-5193 or Barbara(at)lucrex.net.
11 am – 5 pm. Heard Museum, Phoenix location. Contact: BARBARA JOHNSON, (480) 502-5193 or Barbara(at)lucrex.net
1:30 pm. This film unveils the astronomical brilliance of an ancient people in the Southwest. Movie is 56 minutes long. Harnett Theater inside the Museum. Heard Museum, Phoenix location. Some events are free and some have fees – contact the Museum for further information on event fees.
1:30 pm. This movie looks at important rock art sites and presents the comments of both archaeologists and Indian communities in an effort to interpret the designs. Film is 43 minutes long. Harnett Theater inside the Museum. Heard Museum, Phoenix location. Some events are free and some have fees – contact the Museum for further information on event fees.
1:30 pm. This film documents the Miss Navajo Nation Pageant and shows the importance of cultural preservation and the meaning of being a Navajo woman. Movie is 60 minutes long. Harnett Theater inside the Museum. Heard Museum, Phoenix location. Some events are free and some have fees – contact the Museum for further information on event fees.
1:30 pm. This movie outlines the history of federal government policies toward Indians. Film is 60 minutes long. Harnett Theater inside the Museum. Heard Museum, Phoenix location. Some events are free and some have fees – contact the Museum for further information on event fees.
1:30 pm. By Manny Wheeler, Director of the Navajo Nation Museum. Sponsored by the Heard Museum Guild. Encanto Room, Dorrence Building. Heard Museum, Phoenix location. FREE. Contact: PAT KILBURN, (623) 546-0764 or p.kilburn(at)cox.net.
11:30 pm. Narrated by Robert Redford. This film unveils the astronomical brilliance of an ancient people in the Southwest. Movie is 56 minutes long. Heard Museum, North Scottsdale location. Some events are free and some have fees – contact the Museum for further information on event fees. (480) 488-9817
7 – 8 pm. By Allen Dart. Ancient people flourished in the valleys of the Salt, Gila, Verde, and Santa Cruz Rivers. Learn about the material culture of the Hohokam and how it helps us to understand who they were and how they lived. Sponsored by the Arizona Humanities Council and the Heard Museum. Heard Museum, North Scottsdale location. FREE. RSVP: (602) 251-0209, ext. 6406.
11 am – 5 pm. Contact: (480) 488-9817
11:30 am. By Andrea Handley, Manager of the Berlin Gallery at the Heard Museum. Heard Museum, North Scottsdale location. Some events are free and some have fees – contact the Museum for further information on event fees. (480) 488-9817
7 pm. Learn about what inspires her jewelry making and about the role her uncle, famed jeweler, Charles Loloma, played in her career. Sponsored by American Express and the Heard Museum. Heard Museum, North Scottsdale location. Some events are free and some have fees – contact the Museum for further information on event fees. (480) 488-9817
11:30 am. By Judy Wallace. Learn about the history of the ancient Pueblo people who once lived in the Four Corners area of Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico. Heard Museum, North Scottsdale location. Some events are free and some have fees – contact the Museum for further information on event fees. (480) 488-9817
7 pm. Topic to be announced. Call for information. Heard Museum, North Scottsdale location. Heard Museum, North Scottsdale location. Some events are free and some have fees – contact the Museum for further information on event fees. (480) 488-9817
9:30 am – Noon. Four-session course sponsored by the Heard Museum Guild. Heard Museum, North Scottsdale location. Some events are free and some have fees – contact the Museum for further information on event fees. Contact: BARBARA JOHNSON, (480) 502-5193, Barbara(at)lucrex.net.
7 pm. By Dr. Ann Hedlund, Founding Director of the Gloria F. Ross Center for Tapestry Studies in Tucson. As a cultural anthropologist, Dr. Hedlund has studied among Navajo weavers since the mid-1970s. Heard Museum, North Scottsdale location. Some events are free and some have fees – contact the Museum for further information on event fees. (480) 488-9817
1 pm. By Lucille Shanahan. Learn about the history of the ancient Pueblo people who once lived in the Four Corners area of Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico. Heard Museum West – Surprise, AZ location. Inside the Educational Classroom. Some events are free and some have fees – contact the Museum for further information on event fees. (623) 344-2200
2 pm. By Sherman Alexie. Sponsored by the Northwest Regional Library and the Heard Museum. Heard Museum West – Surprise, AZ location. Inside the Educational Classroom. Some events are free and some have fees – contact the Museum for further information on event fees. (623) 344-2200
10 am & 2 pm. Narrated by Robert Redford. This film unveils the astronomical brilliance of an ancient people in the Southwest. Movie is 56 minutes long. Heard Museum West – Surprise, AZ location. Some events are free and some have fees – contact the Museum for further information on event fees. (623) 344-2200
10 am – 5 pm. (623) 344-2200
9:30 am – 12:30 pm. By Gene Waddell, Director of the Waddell Trading Company in Scottsdale. Sponsored by the Heard Museum Guild. FREE. Northwest Regional Library, 16089 N. Bullard Avenue, Surprise. Located 0.5 miles south of Bell Road. Contact: LUCILLE SHANAHAN, (623) 556-1430 or shanahanle(at)cox.net
11 am. Topic on American Indian art or culture to be announced. Call for information. Heard Museum West – Surprise, AZ location. Some events are free and some have fees – contact the Museum for further information on event fees. (623) 344-2200
and Tuzigoot National Monument Call for Times. Learn about the area’s history, prehistory, and other cultural aspects from local experts. Sponsored by the National Park Service. Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot National Monuments. Call for locations. Contact: MONTEZUMA CASTLE VISITOR CENTER, (928) 567-3322, ext. 21 or Joshua_Boles(at)nps.gov.
11 am – 2 pm. Sponsored by Arizona Archaeological Society - Verde Valley Chapter. A flat, 1/3 mile, hike to the site to watch the sun dagger appear, along with a lecture from Ken Zoll. Meet at the V Bar 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: KEN ZOLL, (928) 284-1228 or archaeology(at)esedona.net.
All Day. 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.
Call for Times. A different discovery route will be explored each Saturday. Suitable for ages 10 and over. 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: CHUCK SYPHER, (928) 679-2365 or chuck_sypher(at)nps.gov.
7 pm. by Neil Weintraub, Kaibab National Forest Archaeologist. Increased fuels reduction projects in northern Arizona has added additional challenges for archaeologists to protect the thousands of fragile historic sites in the National Forests surrounding Flagstaff. Learn how archaeologists and fire fighters take measures to protect our history while trying to prevent catastrophic wildland fires! Sponsored by Riordan Mansion State Historic Park. FREE. Meet at the Riordan Mansion, 409 W. Riordan Road. Please RSVP. Contact: KATHY FARRETTA (928) 779-4395 or kfarretta(at)azstateparks.gov.
7 pm. Learn about and discuss the on-going, community-driven historic preservation efforts at Picture Canyon that are being promoted by numerous agencies, organizations and local government within Flagstaff. Sponsored by Riordan Mansion State Historic Park. FREE. Meet at the Riordan Mansion, 409 W. Riordan Road. Please RSVP. Contact: KATHY FARRETTA (928) 779-4395 or kfarretta(at)azstateparks.gov.
1 – 3 pm. 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/ person. Contact: ANDREA BORNEMEIER, (928) 643-7105 or andrea_bornemeier(at)nps.gov
1 – 3 pm. Relive life on the Old Spanish Trail through the eyes of legendary Kit Carson. What became of him and what was his link to the Old Trail? Learn about this journey of hardship, trail adventure, and cultural tragedy. 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 Britt Betenson. Learn about what archaeology tells us about how the Southern Paiute lived off of the local resources including food collection, cooking, tool technology, and hunting techniques. 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.
7:30 -9:30 pm. Southern Paiute winter stories related to the stars and cosmos will be shared by Kaibab Paiute tribal members and park ranger Benn Pikyavit. Local, amateur astronomer, Mike Satter and special guest Von Del Chamberlain, former director of the Hansen Planetarium in Salt City, will share astronomical stories of other cultures and star tips. Satter and Chamberlain will have one or more telescopes on the skies for participants to get a clear view of planets and stellar objects. Sponsored by Pipe Spring National Monument, 406 N Pipe Spring Road, 15 miles from Fredonia. Park entrance fee $5 per person. Dress warm, bring blankets, chairs and flashlights. Contact: ANDREA BORNEMEIER, (928) 643-7105 or andrea_bornemeier(at)nps.gov.
1 – 3 pm. Join Ranger Stephen on a walk to learn about the past at Pipe Spring National Monument. Learn how patterns of hunting/gathering, agriculture and livestock grazing have, over time, used the same resources in different ways to provide for people’s needs. Discover how archaeologists learn about past cultures and the changes in how people used the land and water of the Arizona Strip region and Pipe Spring National Monument. 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.
10 am – Noon. by Ranger Benn Pikyavit. 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 Sarah Horton, Zion National Park. 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? Come 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.
10 am - 3 pm. This event features the newly restored, 1870’s Kane Ranch headquarters. Sponsored by the Grand Canyon Trust and the Kaibab Vermilion Cliffs Heritage Alliance. Informal presentations will be given on the Ranch’s history and the Grand Canyon Trust’s current activities. FREE BBQ lunch provided (Noon – 1 pm). Directions from Flagstaff: Travel 89A to Marble Canyon turnoff; continue on 89A across bridge, past Cliff Dwellers Lodge. After 13 miles, turn south (left) onto gravel road where brown kiosk sign marks House Rock Wildlife area. Continue from there for 11 miles to reach the Ranch. Contact: ROSE HOUK, (928) 779-2962 or mpcreh(at)msn.com.
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.
9 am – Noon. By Park Ranger Benn Pikyavit. Learn about John Wesley Powell’s Topographical Survey Crew that worked in the early 1870s. Visit 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. Contact: ANDREA BORNEMEIER, (928) 643-7105 or andrea_bornemeier(at)nps.gov.
1 – 3 pm. By Andrea Bornemeier, Chief of Interpretation & Resource Management. Learn about the 1930s CCC Camp, the life of the “boys” at Pipe Spring, and their work across the Arizona Strip Region. Former CCC members are encouraged to come and share memories and photos. 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.
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.
1 – 3 pm. Join Ranger Stephen on a walk to learn about the past at Pipe Spring National Monument. Learn how patterns of hunting/gathering, agriculture and livestock grazing have, over time, used the same resources in different ways to provide for people’s needs. Discover how archaeologists learn about past cultures and the changes in how people used the land and water of the Arizona Strip region and Pipe Spring National Monument. 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.
9 am - Noon. Join Park Ranger Benn Pikyavit as he talks about Southern Paiute traditional life ways and connections to the natural world. Participants will visit two petroglyph sites and hike a 2.0 mile, moderate path through the scenic Mu’uputs Canyon on the Kaibab Paiute Indian Reservation. 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. Pipe Spring National Monument, 406 N Pipe Spring Road, 15 miles from Fredonia. Contact: ANDREA BORNEMEIER, (928) 643-7105 or andrea_bornemeier(at)nps.gov.
8 am – 12 noon. 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). Petrified Forest National Park is located 27 miles east of Holbrook, AZ. Take exit #311 off I-40. Contact: HALLIE LARSEN, (928) 524-6228, ext. 274 or Hallie_Larsen(at)nps.gov.
8 am – 12 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). Petrified Forest National Park is located 27 miles east of Holbrook, AZ. Take exit #311 off I-40. Contact: HALLIE LARSEN, (928) 524-6228, ext. 274 or Hallie_Larsen(at)nps.gov.
2 pm. Sponsored by Petrified Forest National Park. Join Park Archaeologist, Jason Theuer, as he leads hikes to interesting sites that are off the beaten path and normally not visited by park visitors. Specific locations will vary each week and will depend on weather and accessibility. Hikes range from easy (level ground, 1 mile) to extremely arduous (+3 miles.) Be prepared — appropriate shoes, hat, sunscreen and lots of water. High clearance vehicles may be required. Call for hike locations and other information. Petrified Forest National Park is located 27 miles east of Holbrook, AZ. Take exit #311 off I-40. Contact: HALLIE LARSEN, (928) 524-6228, ext. 274 or Hallie_Larsen(at)nps.gov or RITA GARCIA, (928) 524-6228, ext. 273 or Rita_Garcia(at)nps.gov.
Call for dates and times. by Bureau of Land Management Archaeologist, Craig Johnson. Sponsored by the Bureau of Land Management. Contact: CRAIG JOHNSON, (928) 718-3731 or craig_j_johnson(at)blm.gov
2 pm. by Bryan Bates, Archaeoastronomer. Learn about how the ancestral Puebloan people created an intricate astronomy that allowed them to plan for farming, hunting, and the change of seasons. Sponsored by the Benefactors of Red Rock State Park. Presentation will be in the Red Rock State Park Visitor Center Theater, 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.
Various Times. Learn about the early survival methods used over 1,000 years ago. Roy Julian will be weaving sandals made from Yucca fiber at 11 am. Observe four prehistoric fire starting methods by Al Cornell at 12:30 pm. At 1:30 pm, learn about the Atl Atl and dart from Bob Sizemore. Sponsored by Red Rock State Park. Activities will be held in the Visitor Center, located 5 miles southwest of Sedona at 4050 Lower Red Rock Loop Road. Contact: PAM LANE, (928) 282-6907.
2 pm. by Jerry Erhardt. Learn about prehistoric sites and trails interrelated into a vast system of line-of-sight in the Verde Valley. Sponsored by Red Rock State Park. Presentation will be in the Visitor Center Theatre, located 5 miles southwest of Sedona at 4050 Lower Red Rock Loop Road. Reservations are recommended, as seating is limited. Contact: PAM LANE, (928) 282-6907.
2 pm. Naturalists Bob Dick and Brenda Robinson will lead a hike to learn about the prehistoric Sinagua who inhabited the Sedona/Verde Valley area over 1,000 years ago. Sponsored by Red Rock State Park. Reservations are recommended. Meet in the Visitor Center Theatre for orientation, located 5 miles southwest of Sedona at 4050 Lower Red Rock Loop Road. Contact: PAM LANE, (928) 282-6907.
8 am – 4 pm. Visit displays of prehistoric artifacts from the site of Casa Malpais, a unique pueblo dating from 1250 to about 1400 that was built to take advantage of existing caves. Many of these caves form a system of catacomb-like rooms under the pueblo. Casa Malpais Museum, 318 East Main Street. Contact: LINDA MATTHEWS, (928) 333-5375 or casa(at)springerville.com.
9 am, 11 am, 2 pm. A unique pueblo dating from 1250 to about 1400 that was built to take advantage of existing caves. Many of these caves form a system of catacomb-like rooms under the pueblo. Be prepared; wear appropriate hiking shoes, hat, sunscreen and bring water. Cost of $7.00/person. Meet at the Casa Malpais Museum, 318 East Main Street, Springerville. Contact: LINDA MATTHEWS, (928) 333-5375 or casa(at)springerville.com
6:30 pm. The District office is located at 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 three quarters of mile walk each way and terrain is rocky and can be muddy. Meet at the Oak Hill Snowplay area off of Route 66, west of Parks, Arizona. Call for directions and meeting place. Contact: WILLIAMS RANGER DISTRICT OFFICE, (928) 635-5600.
6:30 pm. The District office is located at 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 three quarters of mile walk each way and terrain is rocky and can be muddy. Meet at the Oak Hill Snowplay area off of Route 66, west of Parks, Arizona. Call for directions and meeting place. Contact: WILLIAMS RANGER DISTRICT OFFICE, (928) 635-5600.
6:30 pm. The District office is located at 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.
6:30 pm. The District office is located at 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 three quarters of mile walk each way and terrain is rocky and can be muddy. Meet at the Oak Hill Snowplay area off of Route 66, west of Parks, Arizona. Call for directions and meeting place. Contact: WILLIAMS RANGER DISTRICT OFFICE, (928) 635-5600.
Call for Time. Sponsored by Homolovi Ruins State Park. Join Park Rangers for an easy stroll through the largest of the Homolovi sites (weather permitting). The discussion will include the archaeology of Homolovi and the connection of the site to the modern Hopi people. 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 or kberggren(at)azstateparks.gov.
7 pm. Sponsored by Homolovi Ruins State Park; meet at the Visitor 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.
8 am – 5 pm. 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 and is located 4 miles south of White River, or 30 minutes south of Lakeside and Pinetop. Visit the Tribe’s website at www.fortapachearizona.org for more information. Contact: KARL HOERIG, (928) 338-4525.
10 am – 4 pm. (March 7 & 8, 14 & 15, 21 & 22, 28 & 29) 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. Sponsored by the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument-National Park Service. 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.
10 am – 4 pm. Free demonstrations geared toward children ages 8-12. They will learn about the ancient Hohokam who lived at the Vista Del Rio archaeological siste. 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. The Park is located at 7575 E. Desert Arbors Street From Tanque Verde Road take Dos Hombres Road north to Desert Arbors Street. Contact: CRIS WAGNER, (520) 798-1201 or cwagner(at)oldpueblo.org
1 pm daily. Sponsored by the National Park Service. Walking tour is 90 minutes long and features collections from more than 70 national parks and monuments. Tour size limited and reservations are required. Children must be accompanied by adults. The Center is located at 255 North Commerce Park Loop, Tucson. Contact: BARBARA HERMANN-REESE, (520) 546-6299 or Barbara_Hermann-Reese(at)nps.gov.
10 am & 1 pm. (Children ages 6-12.) This program allows children to learn about different cultures by participating in the 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. Sponsored by Old Pueblo Archaeology Center, 2201 W. 44th Street, Tucson. (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 cwagner(at)oldpueblo.org
3 pm. By Homer Thiel. Sponsored by Tucson Presidio Trust, 197 N. Church Street (SW corner of Church and Washington Streets). Call to reserve. Contact: WALTER COE, (520) 296-3128 or waltcoe(at)cox.net; or GAYLE HARTMANN, (520) 325-1974 or gayleh(at)theriver.com.
7 am. Sponsored by the Bureau of Land Management, Gila District, Safford Field Office. Visit three historic period sites used by the CCC. FREE. Be prepared: wear appropriate shoes, a hat, sunscreen and bring lots of water. High clearence vehicle required. Call to reserve, or for more information. Contact: DAN McGREW, (928) 348-4466 or dan_mcgrew(at)blm.gov; DIANE DROBKA, (928) 348-4466 or diane_drobka(at)blm.gov.
Noon. Learn about the Buffalo Soldiers during the Apache Indian Wars. Sponsored by the National Park Service. High clearance vehicles recommended and also water, hiking shoes and sun protection. Meet at the Faraway Ranch parking lot in Chiricahua National Monument, 12856 E. Rhyolite Creek Road. Contact: KATE NEILSEN, (520) 824-3560, ext. 303 or Kathrine_Neilsen(at)nps.gov.
10 am. Sponsored by Fort Bowie National Historic Site-National Park Service. 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-National Park Service. 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-National Park Service. 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.
7 pm. Sponsored by Chiricahua National Monument-National Park Service. Meet at Chiricahua NM Campground, 12856 E. Rhyolite Creek Rd. Contact: KATE NEILSON, (520) 824-3560, ext. 303 or Kathrine_Neilsen@nps.gov.
10 am – Noon and 1 - 3 pm. Sponsored by Bureau of Land Management, 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. Site is located south of Parker — take Highway 95 to Shea Road East and follow signs to Swansea. High clearance vehicle helpful, but not required. Contact: MIKE RIDDLE, (928) 716-2723 or michael_riddle(at)blm.gov; GEORGE SHANNON, (928) 505-1255 or george_shannon(at)blm.gov.
Top of page Photograph: © Adriel Heisey, 2002. Detail of photograph of Pueblo Grande platform mound archaeological site and museum, looking north over Phoenix area. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited. Used with permission.
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