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  • Third Thursday Food for Thought Presentation “The Closest Neighbors of Paquimé”

    Online

    On Thursday, February 20, 2025, join Old Pueblo Archaeology Center's “Third Thursday Food for Thought” online program featuring the presentation “The Closest Neighbors of Paquimé” by archaeologist Paul Minnis, PhD. This free Zoom online presentation will be held from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. (ARIZONA/Mountain Standard Time). Paquimé, also known as Casas Grandes, was one of Read more…

  • Vista del Rio Archaeological Site Free Tour

    Vista del Rio Cultural Resource Park 7575 E. Desert Arbors St. (at Dos Hombres Road), Tucson, AZ, United States

    RESERVATIONS CLOSED   On Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 9:00-11:00 am, join Old Pueblo Archaeology Center’s “Vista del Rio Archaeological Site Free Tour” guided by archaeologist Allen Dart at the Vista del Rio Cultural Resource Park, 7575 E. Desert Arbors St. (at Dos Hombres Road), Tucson. To celebrate Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month, Old Pueblo Read more…

  • Arrowhead-making and Flintknapping Workshop

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

    On Saturday, March 8, 2025, Old Pueblo Archaeology Center's “Arrowhead-making and Flintknapping Workshop" will be held from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, at 2201 W. 44th Street, Tucson. Learn how to make arrowheads, spear points, and other flaked stone artifacts just like ancient peoples did. In this workshop, flintknapping expert Sam Greenleaf provides participants with Read more…

  • Spring Equinox Tour to Los Morteros and Picture Rocks Petroglyphs Archaeological Sites

    Silverbell Rd/Linda Vista Blvd

    TOUR FILLED - WAITING LIST  Join Old Pueblo Archaeology Center’s “Spring Equinox Tour to Los Morteros and Picture Rocks Petroglyphs Archaeological Sites” with archaeologist Allen Dart on Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon. Guests will be departing from near Silverbell Rd. and Linda Vista Blvd. in Marana, Arizona. The 2025 vernal Read more…

  • Third Thursday Food for Thought Presentation “Crossing the Akimel to Snaketown: The Ancestral Connection to Modern Day O’Odham”

    Online

    Old Pueblo Archaeology Center's "Third Thursday Food for Thought” presentation will feature “Crossing the Akimel to Snaketown: The Ancestral Connection to Modern Day O’Odham” by archaeologist Reylynne Williams (Akimel O’Odham). This free Zoom online program will be held from 7:00-8:30 p.m. ARIZONA/Mountain Standard Time (same as Pacific Daylight Time). The O’Odham village of Snaketown is Read more…

  • “An Incredible Family History Unearthed: How a Search for the Past Can Redefine the Present and Future” Third Thursday Food for Thought Presentation

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    On Thursday, April 17, 2025, join Old Pueblo Archaeology Center's “Third Thursday Food for Thought” program featuring “An Incredible Family History Unearthed: How a Search for the Past Can Redefine the Present and Future” by historian Blanca Carrasco. This free Zoom presentation will be held from 7:00 to 8:30 pm (ARIZONA/Mountain Standard Time, same as Read more…

  • “The Mogollon Culture of the US Southwest” 14-session Zoom Adult Education Class

    Online

    On Wednesdays, May 7-August 13, 2025 (skipping July 9th), Registered Professional Archaeologist Allen Dart will be teaching the “The Mogollon Culture of the US Southwest” class.  This 14-session online class will explore the archaeology of the ancient Mogollon culture of the American Southwest. The class covers the history of Mogollon archaeology, Mogollon origins, the complex Read more…

  • Third Thursday Food for Thought presents “Archaeological Humbugs: Exposing Frauds, Busting Myths, and Solving Mysteries”

    Online

    On Thursday, May 15, 2025, Old Pueblo Archaeology Center's “Third Thursday Food for Thought” presentation will feature “Archaeological Humbugs: Exposing Frauds, Busting Myths, and Solving Mysteries” by archaeologist Kenneth L. Feder, Ph.D. This free online Zoom presentation will be held from 7:00 to 8:30 pm, ARIZONA/Mountain Standard Time (same as Pacific Daylight Time). Is the Read more…

  • Arrowhead-making and Flintknapping Workshop

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

    Join Old Pueblo Archaeology Center's “Arrowhead-making and Flintknapping Workshop" with flintknapper Sam Greenleaf on Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. This workshop will be held at Old Pueblo Archaeology Center, located at 2201 W. 44th Street, Tucson, AZ. Learn how to make arrowheads, spear points, and other flaked stone artifacts just Read more…

  • “Beyond Any One Scholar’s Expertise: The Story of the Safford Valley Grids Archaeology Project” Third Thursday Food for Thought Presentation

    Online

    On June 19, 2025, Old Pueblo Archaeology Center's “Third Thursday Food for Thought” will present “Beyond Any One Scholar’s Expertise: The Story of the Safford Valley Grids Archaeology Project” by archaeological geographer William E. Doolittle. This free Zoom presentation will be held from 7:00 to 8:30 pm (ARIZONA/Mountain Standard Time, same as Pacific Daylight Time). Read more…


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