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  • “The Jim Click Millions for Tucson Raffle”

    A 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit SUV will be given away on December 13 to benefit Old Pueblo Archaeology Center and other charities. JEEP CHEROKEE RAFFLE BENEFITS EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN ARCHAEOLOGY, HISTORY, AND CULTURES. Monday, December 2nd is the deadline to purchase tickets for “The Jim Click Millions for Tucson Raffle of a 2019 Jeep Read more…

  • NOW AVAILABLE – “This Picture Rocks” petroglyphs T-shirt

        “This Picture Rocks” petroglyphs T-shirt to benefit the Old Pueblo Archaeology Center, Tucson. This 100% cotton T-shirt features a photograph of a splendid array of ancient petroglyphs at the Picture Rocks archaeological site near Tucson. The glyphs shown on the featured rock art panel appear to represent humans interacting with whimsical animals, a possible Read more…

  • Third Thursday Food for Thought – “The Manila Galleon and the Opening of the Trans-Pacific West”

    Karichimaka Mexican Restaurant 5252 S. Mission Rd., Tucson, AZ, United States

    Galleon illustration provided by Father Greg. On Thursday, September 19, 2019 from 6:00-8:30 pm, join us for dinner at Karichimaka Mexican Restaurant (located at 5252 S. Mission Rd., Tucson), followed by a presentation by Father Greg Adolf who will discuss "The Manila Galleon and the Opening of the Trans-Pacific West." In this presentation, local historian Read more…

  • Autumn Equinox Tour of Los Morteros and Picture Rocks Petroglyphs Archaeological Sites

    Los Morteros and Picture Rocks Depart from NE corner of Silverbell Rd/Linda Vista Blvd. in Marana, AZ, Marana, AZ, AZ, United States

    Photo by Tom Herrick of equinox "sun dagger" on spiral petroglyph at Picture Rocks site, Pima County, Arizona. On Monday, September 23, 2019, join Old Pueblo Archaeology Center’s “Autumn Equinox Tour of Los Morteros and Picture Rocks Petroglyphs Archaeological Sites” with archaeologist Allen Dart, departing from near Silverbell Road & Linda Vista Blvd. in Marana, Read more…

  • Third Thursday Food for Thought – “University Indian Ruin: A Classic Period Center in the Eastern Tucson Basin”

    Photo of partly excavated Hohokam horno (earth oven) with heating stones, at University Indian Ruin, courtesy of Paul and Suzanne Fish. On Thursday, October 17, 2019 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m., Old Pueblo Archaeology Center’s “Third Thursday Food for Thought” dinner will feature “University Indian Ruin: A Classic Period Center in the Eastern Tucson Basin” Read more…

  • University Indian Ruin Archaeology Education Tour

    Photo of the excavated "Bison Room" at University Indian Ruin, courtesy of Paul and Suzanne Fish. NOW FULL - WAITING LIST AVAILABLE. On Saturday November 2, 2019 from 10 a.m. to noon, Old Pueblo Archaeology Center’s “University Indian Ruin Archaeology Education Tour” will be held with Professors Suzanne K. Fish and Paul R. Fish. This Read more…

  • Upper San Pedro Valley Paleoindian, Petroglyphs, and Historic Sites Tour

    Mammoth remains excavated at the Naco Mammoth archaeological site in 1952, Arizona State Museum, University of Arizona photo courtesy of Vance Holliday. Photo by Ron Stewart of some petroglyphs along the BLM's interpretive trail at the Millville historic and prehistoric site. TOUR FULL - WAITING LIST. On Saturday November 16, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to Read more…

  • Third Thursday Food for Thought – “Excavations at the Creekside Village Archaeological Site near Tularosa, New Mexico”

    U-Like Oriental Buffet Asian Cuisine 5101 N. Oracle Road, Tucson, AZ, United States

    Photo of the Rio Tularosa, courtesy of David Greenwald. Join Old Pueblo Archaeology Center’s “Third Thursday Food for Thought” dinner on November 21, 2019 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m., featuring “Excavations at the Creekside Village Archaeological Site near Tularosa, New Mexico” presentation by archaeologist David Greenwald, at U-Like Oriental Buffet Asian Cuisine, 5101 N. Oracle Read more…

  • “Sears Point, Painted Rock, and Gatlin: Patayan and Hohokam Petroglyphs and Archaeology” Tour

    Interstate 8, Exit 78, 39 miles west of Gila Bend, AZ Gila Bend, AZ, United States

    Photograph of a Sears Point petroglyph panel courtesy of Aaron M. Wright TOUR FULL - WAITING LIST. On Saturday, December 7, 2019, Old Pueblo Archaeology Center’s "Sears Point, Painted Rock, and Gatlin: Patayan and Hohokam Petroglyphs and Archaeology” tour will be guided by archaeologist Dr. Aaron M. Wright. This tour will start at Interstate 8 Read more…

  • Arrowhead-making and Flintknapping Workshop

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

      Some projectile points made by flintknapping class instructor Sam Greenleaf. On Saturday, December 14, 2019, flintknapper Sam Greenleaf will be at Old Pueblo Archaeology Center (2201 W. 44th St, Tucson) teaching a workshop on arrowhead-making and flintknapping. From 9:00 a.m. to noon, learn how to make arrowheads, spear points, and other flaked stone artifacts Read more…


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