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  • “Archaeology of the Southwest” 12-session class

    Photo by Jeffrey S. Dean of Kiet Siel Pueblo, one of the sites discussed in the "Prehistory of the Southwest" class. "Archaeology of the Southwest" 12-session class taught by archaeologist Allen Dart will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. each Wednesday online via Zoom from September 16 through December 16, 2020 except we'll skip Read more…

  • Third Thursday Food for Thought Online Zoom Presentation – “Camp Rucker: Apache Wars Outpost in the Chiricahua Mountains”

    1879 map of Camp John A. Rucker showing facilities then present at the Army post (Coronado National Forest photo). On September 17, 2020, join Old Pueblo Archaeology Center's Third Thursday Food for Thought online Zoom presentation by Bill Gillespie featuring “Camp Rucker: Apache Wars Outpost in the Chiricahua Mountains." This free online presentation will be Read more…

  • Autumn Equinox Tour to Los Morteros and Picture Rocks Petroglyphs Sites

    Silverbell Road & Linda Vista Blvd. Silverbell Road & Linda Vista Blvd., Marana, AZ, United States

    Photo 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…

  • “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 States

    Caption: 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…

  • Third Thursday Food for Thought Online Zoom Presentation – “Revisiting Santa Cruz de Terrenate Presidio”

    Footprints found in dirt floor of a house excavated at Santa Cruz de Terrenate, photo courtesy of Deni J. Seymour. On October 15, 2020, Old Pueblo Archaeology Center’s “Third Thursday Food for Thought” Zoom webinar will feature “Revisiting Santa Cruz de Terrenate Presidio” with archaeologist Dr. Deni J. Seymour. This free online presentation will be Read more…

  • “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…

  • Arrowhead-making and Flintknapping Workshop

    Old Pueblo Archaeology Center 2201 W. 44th St., Tucson, AZ, United States

    Obsidian projectile point made by flintknapping workshop instructor Sam Greenleaf.        On Saturday, October 24, 2020, there will be an “Arrowhead-making and Flintknapping Workshop” with flintknapper Sam Greenleaf at Old Pueblo Archaeology Center, 2201 W. 44th Street, Tucson from 9:00 a.m. to noon. There is a $35 requested donation ($28 for Old Pueblo Archaeology Center Read more…

  • Third Thursday Food for Thought Dinner Presentation – “People and Politics behind the Construction of the Catalina Highway to Mount Lemmon”

    Example of prisoners’ workmanship at a drainage feature on the Catalina Highway (Coronado National Forest photo). On November 19, 2020, Old Pueblo Archaeology Center’s “Third Thursday Food for Thought” free Zoom online presentation will feature “People and Politics behind the Construction of the Catalina Highway to Mount Lemmon.” This presentation will be given by archaeologist Read more…

  • “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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