“The Hohokam Culture of Southern Arizona” 14-Session Online Adult Education Class
OnlineLearn about the Hohokam culture with Old Pueblo Archaeology Center's “The Hohokam Culture of Southern Arizona” 14-session online adult education class with archaeologist Allen Dart. Classes will be held on Wednesday evenings 6:30-8:30 (ARIZONA/Mountain Standard Time, same as Pacific Daylight Time through Oct. 30) from September 4-December 11, 2024 (skipping October 23). There is a Read more…
Third Thursday Food for Thought Presentation – “Archaeology on the Rocks: Investigating an 18th-century Spanish Land Grant”
OnlineOn Thursday, September 19, 2024, join Old Pueblo Archaeology Center's "Third Thursday Food for Thought" online presentation featuring “Archaeology on the Rocks: Investigating an 18th-century Spanish Land Grant in Tijeras Canyon, NM” by archaeologist Kelly L. Jenks, Ph.D. This free Zoom online presentation will be held from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. (ARIZONA/Mountain Standard Time, same Read more…
“Autumn Equinox Tour to Los Morteros and Picture Rocks Petroglyphs Sites”
Silverbell Rd/Linda Vista BlvdOn Sunday, September 22, 2024, join Old Pueblo Archaeology Center's “Autumn Equinox Tour to Los Morteros and Picture Rocks Petroglyphs Sites” with archaeologist Allen Dart, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. This tour will depart from near Silverbell Road and Linda Vista Blvd. in Marana, Arizona. The 2024 autumn equinox occurs on Sunday Sept. 22, 2024 at 5:44 Read more…
Third Thursday Food for Thought Presentation – “New Archaeological Insights from Ancient DNA”
OnlineOn Thursday, October 17, 2024, join Old Pueblo Archaeology Center's “Third Thursday Food for Thought” online presentation featuring “New Archaeological Insights from Ancient DNA” by archaeologist/geneticist Jakob W. Sedig, Ph.D. This free Zoom online program will be held from 7:00 to 8:30 pm (ARIZONA/Mountain Standard Time, same as Pacific Daylight Time). In this talk, Jakob Read more…
“Vista Del Rio Archaeology Celebration”
Vista del Rio Cultural Resource Park 7575 E. Desert Arbors St. (at Dos Hombres Road), Tucson, AZ, United StatesOn Saturday, October 19, 2024, join the fun at the “Vista Del Rio Archaeology Celebration” with free family activities! This event will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the City of Tucson's Vista del Rio Cultural Resource Park, 7575 E. Desert Arbors St. (at Dos Hombres Road), Tucson. This outdoor program features Read more…
Badger Springs Pueblo and Petroglyphs Archaeology and Geology Tour
1 mile east of Interstate-17 Exit 256 (Badger Springs) 1 mile east of Interstate-17 Exit 256 (Badger Springs), United StatesTOUR FULL – WAITING LIST Old Pueblo Archaeology Center’s “Badger Springs Pueblo and Petroglyphs Archaeology and Geology Tour” with JJ Golio and Allen Dart in Agua Fria National Monument will be held on Saturday November 2, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The tour will begin at Badger Springs Trailhead parking area ca. 1 Read more…
Arrowhead-making and Flintknapping Workshop
Old Pueblo Archaeology Center 2201 W. 44th St., Tucson, AZ, United StatesJoin Old Pueblo Archaeology Center's “Arrowhead-making and Flintknapping Workshop” with flintknapper Sam Greenleaf on Saturday, November 9, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. 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 Read more…
“Unsung Heroes: Search and Rescue – First Responders – Southern Arizona, 1901-2000” Online History Presentation
OnlineOn Thursday, November 21, 2024 join Old Pueblo Archaeology Center's “Third Thursday Food for Thought” Zoom online program featuring “Unsung Heroes: Search and Rescue – First Responders – Southern Arizona, 1901-2000” history presentation by National Park Service Superintendent Emeritus Charles R. “Butch” Farabee, Jr. This free online presentation will be held from 7:00 to 8:30 Read more…
2024 Jim Click “Millions for Tucson Raffle”
Don't forget to get your tickets from Old Pueblo Archaeology Center for the 2024 Jim Click “Millions for Tucson Raffle,” for your chance to win a 2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe Plug-in Hybrid SUV valued at $61,180 (MSRP), two first-class round-trip airline tickets to anywhere in the world, or $5,000 cash. The deadline for getting Read more…
“Chukui Kawi/Cerro Prieto ֍ Inscription Hill ֎ Pan Quemado: Yoeme Sacred Mountain, Hohokam Trincheras, and Petroglyphs” Sites Tour
McDonald's Restaurant (13934 N. Sandario Rd, Marana) 13961 N. Sandario Rd., Marana, AZ, United StatesTOUR FULL – WAITING LIST On Saturday, December 7, 2024, join Old Pueblo Archaeology Center’s “Chukui Kawi/Cerro Prieto ֍ Inscription Hill ֎ Pan Quemado: Yoeme Sacred Mountain, Hohokam Trincheras, and Petroglyphs” car-caravan cultural sites tour with Yoeme traditional culture specialist Felipe S. Molina and archaeologist Allen Dart. Participants will meet at 8:00 a.m. at Read more…