Archaeology Festival: A Celebration Connecting Past and Present
March 19, 2016 |
In recognition of Arizona Archaeology Month and the 50-year anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act, the Center for Archaeology and Society is celebrating with a free event at the Arizona State University Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve.The celebration will include themed activities that allow visitors to experience the cultural and ecological integration that represents the research and interaction of Southwest archaeology, such as:
- Sustainability: ecology explorer activities, teacher demonstrations, Citizen Scientists’ demonstrations and a new sustainable practices presentation
- Archaeology: research presentations, noted speakers, organizations like SALT (Study of Ancient Lifeways & Technologies) and the National Park Service, a mock archaeology dig, "Fragments" and "Collections" exhibits and guided hikes on the petroglyph trail
- Indigenous cultures: contemporary artists, Native storytellers and Native youth groups from around the Valley.
The celebration will also include the Children’s Art Expo, the sale of art, books and educational items, artwork from local artists and community outreach booths.
The Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve is nestled in the historic Hedgpeth Hills on the edge of Phoenix and serves as a gateway to southwest archaeology and Arizona’s rich cultural past. It is the primary exhibition space for Arizona State University’s Center for Archaeology and Society, an organization within the School of Human Evolution and Social Change that addresses enduring issues in the present by using archaeology's unique access to the diversity of solutions developed by ancient Southwest cultures.
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Website:
asuevents.asu.edu/content/archaeology-festival-celebration-connecting-past-and-present |
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| Location Information |
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Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve |
3711 W. Deer Valley Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85308 |
| Website:
shesc.asu.edu/dvpp |
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| Contact Information |
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Libby Gerold |
| Email:
elizabeth.gerold@asu.edu |
| Phone:
623-582-8007 |
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