Arizona Archaeological Society

 

 
 
 

Introduction

The Yavapai Chapter is located in Prescott, AZ. It received its Charter from the Arizona Archaeological Society in 1977. From the beginning, it was active with an excavation at the Storm Site (located near Watson Lake) from 1977-1979. In total, it has done fourteen excavations and five rock art recordings in the Prescott area.

Our Chapter meets on the third Thursday of each month (except July, August, and December) at 7:00PM at the Smoki Museum's Pueblo room. Location is 147 N. Arizona Street. Prescott, AZ (entrance in rear of building). Presentations are given by professional and avocational archaeologists. This is a great way to learn about our cultural heritage! The speakers address historical and pre-historical subjects.

 

 


Field Trips

Our Chapter offers monthly field trips to local and regional sites. It offers a great opportunity to see how these people lived. You can see artifacts, habitational sites, and in many cases, beautiful views of the backroads of Arizona!

Below is a photo of some of the Chapter members that made the hike up to the Wagoner-Mayer Hilltop Site...a 400' elevation gain.The trip was well worth it (and the views were outstanding!). A big thanks to trip co-ordinator Pete Reilly.

 

 

Training/Certification

In progress is a SURVEY TECHNIQUES CLASS with Fred Kraps as the instructor. This is an excellent class for general knowledge and future field work.

Below is a photo of some of the students preparing their field sheets for the class.

Outreach Programs

Two of the objectives of our Chapter is 1) "Foster interest and research in the archaeology of Arizona and the Southwest" and 2) Encourage public understanding of and concern for archaeological and cultural resources". Because of this, we have developed two Outreach Programs. The first is the Youth Outreach Program. This targets fourth through sixth grade students. This has fostered great interest from the teachers which meets the states standards for education. The second is the Community Outreach Program. This includes giving presentations that range from to church groups, ATV clubs, to the Rotary groups. Also, we have informational booths at local civic events.

Below, Rosie Hartner, our Youth Outreach co-ordinator, is teaching fourth graders about the basics in pre-historic culture.

Below is our informational booth at the Earthday Celebration in Prescott.

Chapter Library

Located at the Smoki Museum. It is open 30 minutes prior to the monthly meeting.

Chapter Officers

Office Office Holder Contact Information
President Ron Robinson
928-443-9405
ronsmail@cableone.net
Vice President Barbara Moebius

928-227-3690 

bmoebius@cableone.net

Treasurer Sue Ford 928-778-5795
sehford@cableone.net
Secretary Julie Rucker 928-273-4643           jpgallery@cableone.net
One Year Director Franke Watson
928-541-7940     frankewatson@q.com
Two Year Director Fred Kraps 928-273-8877
fkraps@mac.com
Three Year Director Florence Reynolds 928-776-1037    gfreynolds@cableone.net
Archivist Bruce Pack 928-778-1182
brucelpack@msn.com
Certification Rep Barbara Moebius 928-443-1429 bmoebius@cableone.net
Advisor Andy Christenson 928-308-5758 alchristenson@cableone.net
     

Chapter Meetings

The chapter meets at 7:00 PM, the third Thursday of each month except July, August, and December.
Date Speaker Topic
 January 17, 2013 Neil Weintraub Protecting Historic Sites on Kaibab
 February 21, 2013 J Howard/T Wilson  Mesa Grande:Treasures In Mesa 
 March 21, 2013 B. Ka'imiloa Chrisman  Hawaiian/Southwest Cultures 
 April 18, 2013 Fil Kawanyama  Hopi Culture and Religion
 May 16, 2013 R. Peck/A. Christenson Coyote Ruins
 June 20, 2013 C. Pregler/M. Hangan Sheepherding in Yavapai County
 July 2013 No Meeting   
 August 2013 No Meeting   
 September 19, 2013 Carolina Butler Oral History of the Yavapai Tribe
 October 17, 2013 TBA TBA
 November 21, 2013 Matt Guebard Tuzigoot Nat'l Monument
 December 2013 TBA TBA 

Local Museums

Museum Location Website
Smoki Museum 147 N Arizona Ave
Prescott, AZ 86301-3184
(928) 445-1230
Visitor Center
Sharlot Hall Museum 415 W Gurley St
Prescott, AZ 86301-3691
(928) 445-3122
Visitor Center
 




 
 
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