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  • Vista del Rio Archaeological Site Tour

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

    Interpretive panel in Tucson's Vista del Rio Cultural Resource Park. Old Pueblo Archaeology Center's "Vista del Rio Archaeological Site" tour will be guided by archaeologist Allen Dart and cosponsored by Vista del Rio Residents' Association, on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the Vista del Rio Cultural Resource Park, 7575 E. Desert Arbors St., (at Dos Read more…

  • OPAC’s 25th Anniversary Volunteer Paint Party and I-19 Canoa Rest Area Panels Display!

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

    The "Before There Was a Canoa" interpretive panel that will be added to the I-19 Canoa Ranch Rest Area in March. See full-size replica at Old Pueblo Archaeology Center's March 18 open house! Please join Old Pueblo Archaeology Center’s staff and volunteers on Monday, March 18, 2019 from 9:00-3:00 to help us celebrate Old Pueblo Read more…

  • “Spring 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. Old Pueblo Archaeology Center’s “Spring Equinox Tour of Los Morteros and Picture Rocks Petroglyphs Archaeological Sites” with archaeologist Allen Dart will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 from 8:00 am to noon. Group will depart near Read more…

  • Third Thursday Food for Thought – “The Hohokam Landscape during Times of Transition”

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

    Photo by Henry D. Wallace showing partial excavation of the ancient Hohokam settlement at the Pima Animal Care Center, courtesy of Desert Archaeology, Inc. On Thursday, March 21, 2019, Old Pueblo Archaeology Center's Third Thursday Food for Thought dinner presentation will be "The Hohokam Landscape during Times of Transition" by archaeologist Dr. Michael Lindeman. This 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, April 6, 2019 from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, 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 hands-on experience and learning on how prehistoric Read more…

  • Third Thursday Food for Thought presents ““Whiskey is for Drinking, Water is for Fighting Over: Spain’s Impact on Law and Natural Resources in the American West”

    Old Pueblo Archaeology Center’s “Third Thursday Food for Thought” dinner will feature the presentation “Whiskey is for Drinking, Water is for Fighting Over: Spain’s Impact on Law and Natural Resources in the American West” by historian Dr. Michael M. Brescia at a Tucson-area restaurant to be announced. This free presentation will be held from 6:00 Read more…

  • “Archaeology, Paleontology, and Environmental Sciences Laboratories Tour”

    Mercado San Agustin 100 S. Avenida del Convento, Tucson, AZ, United States

    On Saturday, July 20, 2019, Old Pueblo Archaeology Center will conduct the "Archaeology, Paleontology, and Environmental Sciences Laboratories" tour, from 8:00 am to noon. The tour will start in the courtyard at Mercado San Agustin, 100 S. Avenida del Convento, Tucson. There is a $25 requested donation for this tour ($20 for Old Pueblo Archaeology Read more…

  • “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…


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