Tours
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Presentation: “Archaeology and History of Canoa Ranch”
Historic Canoa Ranch 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Road (along I-19 East Frontage Road between the Continental and Canoa exits), Green Valley, AZ, United StatesCanoa Lake and historic ranch headquarters photo by Michael Mock and Random Orbit Photography. On Saturday, April 4, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to noon, join us for the “Archaeology and History of Canoa Ranch” presentation and tours at Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley, Arizona (accessible from I-19 Canoa Road Exit Read more…
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“Behind the Scenes at Tucson’s Museums” Educational Tour
CANCELLED - On Tuesday, May 19, 2020, join Old Pueblo Archaeology Center’s “Behind the Scenes at Tucson’s Museums” educational tour starting at the Arizona State Museum, 1013 E. University Blvd. in Tucson. This program will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with 1 hour for lunch. A $45 donation per participant ($40 for Read more…
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“Homol’ovi and Rock Art Ranch Pueblos and Petroglyphs” Tour
Some Chevelon Canyon petroglyphs, photo by Richard Lange RESCHEDULED TO JUNE 5 & 6, 2021 From Saturday, June 6 to Sunday, June 7, 2020, Old Pueblo Archaeology Center will sponsor the “Homol’ovi and Rock Art Ranch Pueblos and Petroglyphs" tour with archaeologist Rich Lange. This two-day tour will begin at Homolovi State Park Visitor Center Read more…
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“Archaeology, Paleontology, and Environmental Sciences Laboratories” Tour
Giant sequoia tree cross-section at The University of Arizona's Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research, photo by John Kay CANCELLED - On Saturday, July 18, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, Old Pueblo Archaeology Center will sponsor the “Archaeology, Paleontology, and Environmental Sciences Laboratories" tour starting in the courtyard at Mercado San Agustin, 100 S. Avenida Read more…
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Autumn Equinox Tour to Los Morteros and Picture Rocks Petroglyphs Sites
Silverbell Road & Linda Vista Blvd. Silverbell Road & Linda Vista Blvd., Marana, AZ, United StatesPhoto by Tom Herrick of equinox "sun dagger" on spiral petroglyph at Picture Rocks site, Pima County, Arizona. Join Old Pueblo Archaeology Center’s “Autumn Equinox Tour to Los Morteros and Picture Rocks Petroglyphs Sites” with archaeologist Allen Dart on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to noon. This tour will depart from near Silverbell Read more…
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Old Pueblo Archaeology Center’s “Historic Camp Rucker: Apache Wars Outpost Tour”
Remnants of Camp Rucker’s adobe Commissary and Bakery buildings constructed by soldiers in 1880 (Coronado National Forest photo). On Saturday, October 3, 2020 join archaeologist Bill Gillespie for the “Historic Camp Rucker: Apache Wars Outpost Tour," which will meet at 8:00 a.m. on Houghton Road just south of Interstate-10 Exit 275, Tucson. This is a Read more…
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“Archaeology and History of Canoa Ranch” Presentation and Tours
Historic Canoa Ranch 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Road (along I-19 East Frontage Road between the Continental and Canoa exits), Green Valley, AZ, United StatesCaption: Canoa Lake and historic ranch headquarters photo by Michael Mock and Random Orbit Photography. RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 3, 2021 On October 10, 2020, "Archaeology and History of Canoa Ranch" presentation and tours will be held at Historic Canoa Ranch, located at 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley, Arizona (accessible from I-19 Canoa Road Read more…
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“Santa Cruz de Terrenate and Pitaitutgam Archaeological Sites” Tour
Some Native American and Spanish artifacts from Santa Cruz de Terrenate and Pitaitutgam, photos courtesy of Deni J. Seymour. On Saturday, October 17, 2020, join Old Pueblo Archaeology Center's "Santa Cruz de Terrenate and Pitaitutgam Archaeological Sites" tour with archaeologist Dr. Deni J. Seymour, starting at the Chevron station at AZ-90/AZ-82 intersection in Whetstone, Arizona. Read more…
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“Catalina Highway Prison Camp at the Gordon Hirabayashi Recreation Area” Tour
Overview of Federal Prison Camp No. 10 in Santa Catalina Mountains, Arizona, 1945; Coronado National Forest photo. On Saturday, November 21, 2020, Old Pueblo Archaeology Center’s “Catalina Highway Prison Camp at the Gordon Hirabayashi Recreation Area" tour will be held with archaeologist Bill Gillespie. This tour will meet at Safeway store parking lot, 9125 E. Tanque Read more…
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“Journey to the Fiesta of Guadalupe in the Town of Guadalupe, Arizona”
Image of the Virgen de Guadalupe: Beaterío de la Santísima Trinidad. Sevilla, Andalucía, España, 1748 (www.commons.wikipedia.org) CANCELLED - On Saturday, December 12, 2020, join Old Pueblo Archaeology Center for a “Journey to the Fiesta of Guadalupe in the Town of Guadalupe, Arizona,” guided by Felipe S. Molina. Tour group will meet at 11:00 a.m. at Read more…