August 14, 2008 Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
5:00 p.m. Potluck 6:00 p.m. Program
Thank You Arthur Vokes, Repository Curator at the Arizona State Museum!
As anticipated, Arthur?s presentation was an excellent overview of gems and mineral use by Southwestern people 2000 years ago to today. He covered a lot of ground in his hour-long presentation to the 30 or so folks in attendance. Some highlights for me were the etched shells found in the Santa Cruz River Basin dating long before the technique was prevalent in China and dated to only a 75- 100 period! Also very intriguing was a large pendant found in Sahuarita that has indications of being worn by a elite and prestigious leader and according to Vokes is one-of-a-kind. The significance of turquoise and its use in masks and decorative items has a new rich meaning for me now. These items and many, many more are a part of the Set-in-Stone exhibit at the museum. Arthur invited the group to a behind the scenes look at the exhibit as well as the Pot Room. Sign up if you want to take the tour too. We?ll set a date sometime soon.
Thank You Set-up and Breakdown Team! Our first meeting/program at the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park went off without a hitch thanks to Ahnuit, Lyle, Jim, Randy, Mary, Barbara, and Hugh. We only had an hour to set up chairs, tables, projector, potluck supplies, put up signs and work our the kinks. They were an awesome team and we couldn?t have done it without them! Breakdown was really fast, and folks got together at the Historic Lowe House for more intriguing discussion with Vokes and a bit of good cheer.
Voke?s program attracted about 10 non-members! Their interests ranged from jewelry to just wanting to know more about our Valley?s pre-historic and historic heritage, and one was a site steward eager to take care of sites closer to home. They hailed from Rio Rico and Tubac. Some joined us for both the potluck and program, some just for the program. They were a delight and I know they?ll be joining us at more programs as well as becoming official members of our group.
Special thanks to Joe Martinez, Park Ranger at Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, for all his help and support?and to those anonymous folks who contributed $35.00 to the donations basket to cover expenses!
And for the Yummy Potluck Contributions! Just to name a few--Ahnuit?s hot dish of organic vegetables grown on the farm was mouthwatering, as was Larry?s cherry crunch desert that got us buzzyin?. Betsy?s coffee, regardless of what she said, did not taste like tar and was a much appreciated addition to our beverage selection.
Look for an upcoming story about our chapter and Vokes? program in the August 28th issue of the Santa Cruz Valley Sun by Kathleen Vandervolt who appreciates personally what we?re doing and offering. Thanks Kathy.
Next Meeting?September 11?Talk on the Santa Cruz Valley Heritage Area?What it?s all about, the status of the legislation, how our chapter and the region can benefit from its passage, and what role we might be able to play in its support and implementation. Speakers from US Rep. Gabriel Giffords? office and the Santa Cruz Valley Heritage Alliance will fill us in. Place to be Announced.
I?m also looking forward to getting all caught up with our members about ? What I Did During My Summer Vacation? since they?ve been away on all sorts of exciting and interesting treks?Allan took an ancient pinch pot making class, Deni in Ireland, Sharon relaxing by a large, COOL body of water?we?ve missed you! And, we?ll cover some business as usual then during the potluck/meeting.
Hope to see you then!
Coming Up!
Beginning This Fall?Opportunities to Excavate Santa Cruz Valley Archaeological Sites?Working with and under the supervision of Archaeologist Deni Seymour, the Tubac/SCC AAS Chapter Advisor, volunteers will have the opportunity to participate in an excavation, learn hands-on techniques, and assist with the data gathering and identifying. To get on Deni?s call for volunteers list, e-mail her at denijseymour @aol.com.
October 18 & 19--Anza Day?s Booth?Volunteers wanted! Talk with Nancy.
Program & Event Dates to be Announced?
(We could use the help of someone to coordinator making these happen. Any takers?)
Behind the scenes guided tour by Arthur Vokes, Repository Curator of Arizona State Museum of the Set-In-Stone Exhibit and the Pot Room.
Archaeologist Deni Seymour Shares Findings of Excavations in Santa Cruz River Valley
Folkorist Big Jim Griffith
Allen Dart?Old Pueblo Archaeology?Pre-History of Southern Arizona and Education Programs toward AAS Certification
And, with your help, much more!
For more information and how to join the Tubac/SCC AAS Chapter contact Nancy Valentine, tubacval@msn.com, 520-245-9222 or 520-398-9571
August 1, 2008
"Set in Stone"
2000 Years of Gem and Mineral Trade in the Southwest?
A Presentation By
Arthur Vokes
Curator--Arizona State Museum
And..
An invitation for a behind the scenes guided tour of the Museum?s Repository and ?Set in Stone? Exhibit
Join us for?..
Potluck-5 p.m & Program-6 p.m.
Thursday, August 14
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
President?s Report May 15, 2008
Historic Lowe House
5:00 p.m.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: CHAPTER MEETINGS NOW
THE 2ND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH!
NEXT MEETING JUNE 12th?..
?Many Hands Make Short Work?? was the motto for this very productive membership meeting. A special thanks to committee members who spent the past month gathering info on a wide array of topics and sharing their findings with us. Their hard work helped us with establishing priorities, decision making and planning and taking care of business. Thank You!
?Now 24 members? Sharon Sevara reports! Sharon has been very busy keeping up with our rapidly growing chapter membership, finances as our Treasurer, making awesome quinoa salad (yummy Aztec grain?very interesting story here) for the pot luck as well as running her business?Yardwoman. Sharon stated we now have $190 in our coffers and will be establishing a checking account in the new Commerce Bank branch office opening up in the Village soon. Thank You Sharon!
Alan Sorkowitz provided an excellent summary of what it would take for our chapter to host a state meeting! Alan covered all the bases gathering info from state AAS officers who have been through the drill before. After an extensive discussion, we all agreed that attempting to host a meeting during peak season in Tubac posed numerous complications not the least of which was available and affordable meeting facilities, food service options, and accommodations. A critical problem was the lack of member volunteers who could take up responsibilities at a time when their focus was on doing business during their most active season. It was agreed that hosting a May state meeting, after season, would be a much better time to achieve our goals, incorporate other service organizations to help with the event, and be an economic boost to the community at a time when things slow down. Great job Alan! And a personal Thank You from me for stepping up to the plate and acting on my behalf when I really needed the help.
We can thank Jim Farley for drawing upon his many years of involvement with AAS and other archaeological endeavors and sharing with us the many educational opportunities available to our membership. With Jim?s help, we will be planning and hosting Southwest Pre-History and Ceramics courses in the future. These extensive courses prepare members to be qualified and certified to assume broader roles in archaeological projects. One of our primary goals is to educate ourselves to take an active roll in support of archaeologists such as Deni Seymour, our Chapter Advisor, who assist private landowners in the Valley with the preservation, excavation, curation and display of artifacts from sites on their property. Educating ourselves is another major step to helping out. Again, thanks Jim for helping us get started on that path.
Kudos to Jim, ?Nasa? Nancy Daunton, and Deni for making initial contact with an exciting list of speakers for our monthly programs! Among those agreeing to speak to our group in the future are Folklorist Big Jim Griffith, Alan Dart of Old Pueblo Archaeology, Art Vokes, curator at the Arizona State Museum. More later when we firm dates up.
Look for news of our chapter happenings at the Tubac Post Office soon! Thanks to Sharon and Hugh Holub we?re moving ahead with obtaining a display case to join those of other community groups. Thanks for being on the case.
Sixty folks showed up for the tour of Terrante Presidio on May 3rd! Mary Dahl shared with the group bits of the hugely successful tour conducted by Deni which resulted in more folks joining her volunteer roster and a front-page story in the Sierra Vista Herald. Alan among others helped back fill the next day, and both he and Mary were enthusiastic about getting back to it in the fall. Deni will be working on another room at Terrante then, so there will be more opportunities for members to help excavate at that time.
Mary, Hugh and others will be keeping us apprised of the status of the bill to name the Santa Cruz Valley as a National Heritage Area. The bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives and is being considered by the Senate. The bill is intended to boost nature and heritage tourism and provide federal, local and private funding to protect and promote the cultural and natural treasures of the Santa Cruz Valley. The group discussed the prospects of this legislation being a potential source for financing Tubac/SCC AAS Chapter projects.
Thank you Lyle Stone for sharing with the group information about the June 12-14, 6th Annual Historic Preservation Partnership Conference in Rio Rico. A great line up of activities and workshops! Check out their website at www.azpreservation.comregstart.aspx for more info. By the way, our very own Lyle Stone was awarded the Governor?s Heritage Honor Award for his life time of contributions to the field of archaeology two years ago at this conference. A big round of applause for this prestigious and contributory archaeologist who we?re all proud to have as a member of our chapter!
Hugh and I are off to the AAS State Meeting in Flagstaff on May 30th. It is hard to believe it was just a year ago this time at last year?s state meeting that Hugh and I made our first inquiries about forming an AAS chapter here in Tubac. And look at us now! Thank you one and all!
That?s it for now.
Embrazos,
Nancy
April 17, 2008
Historic Lowe House
5 p.m. Potluck/Meeting and 6:00 p.m. Program
Historic Lowe House-Aldea de Artisticas Community House
14 Calle Iglesia, Old Town Tubac
A special Thank You to Deni Seymour, our chapter advisor, for sharing with us her excellent program ?San Cayetano del Tumacacori?Sobaipuri Site & First Jesuit Mission in Southern Arizona.? We always relish Deni?s sharing with us her passion, knowledge and expertise. One result of her presentation was connection with other landowners in the Valley who are interested in her taking a look see at what could potentially be more significant sites on their properties. Also, Deni is willing to offer an educational program in the future which will help all of us be better able to identify indications of Sobaipuri habitation!
Thanks to all who contributed to the potluck. Yummy. We had an awesome, and well-balanced fare this time, which fueled us up to take care of business as well as keep asking more of Deni way beyond the usual program end time.
For the benefit of new folks?Our Chapter Goals?We are a pro-active group focusing our energies on conserving, preserving, excavating, recording and curating, enjoying and appreciating the pre-historic and historic sites in the Santa Cruz River Valley; sharing our interest and helping to educate ourselves and the community regarding our historic and pre-historic archaeological treasures, and inviting in and working with private property owners to work with us in identifying and caring for their significant sites.
Hard to believe we now have 21 members! And what a membership we are! Given that most all our members have ?day jobs? it is great to be offering opportunities to participate when, how and where we can.
A special welcome to Ann (Peachy) McQueen, whose family roots go way back in the Valley. Hearing of us at a gathering to honor the loss of one of our dear Tubac old timers, Peachy showed up at our meeting committed to helping keep the continuum of appreciation and care of the Valley going. Welcome Peachy!
Another of our newest members is Phil Halpenny, hydrologist extraordinaire, whose scientific study and soul have flowed through the valley for many years, including his role in securing the Barrio de Tubac Archaeological Preserve while member and president of the Tubac Historical Society. The tours Phil and Barbara Ruppman, (also instrumental in the establishment and excavation of the Preserve as part of THS) do of the site are not to be missed! They?ll be doing more in the Fall. Welcome Phil!
Speaking of more, the membership voted to continue meeting through the summer! We?ll continue meeting on the third Thursday of each month to carry on with chapter matters and for programs which will be announced. There is some discussion of changing our meeting dates so as to avoid conflict with Old Pueblo Archaeology programs and will be taken up at our next meeting?May 15th.
Our Advocacy & Outreach, Education Committees and Executive Board will also meet during the summer to help shape and guide our priorities and the growth of our group. A ?Thank You? to Jim Farley and Bill Cox for signing up for the Education Committee, and to Gwen Griffin who has volunteered for the Outreach and Advocacy Committee.
There was no shortage of suggestions for summer hikes, activities and programs offered by JJ Golio, Bill Cox and Deni and a willingness to help in the planning. We?re eager to know the what, when and where?s. Keep it coming! Thanks!
An updated membership roster with contact info has been sent out to members via e-mail to help in getting in touch with each other, planning and coordinating. It was a useful tool for members who Sunday after our meeting took an excursion to explore a siting of pictographs. I can?t wait to hear about the hike, and what resuscitation measures were taken to keep some of the hikers up right during what turned out to be a challenging hike. I know the membership will be looking for you to be reporting back. Please get back to me at tubacval@aol.com if there need to be corrections of your contact info.
Speaking of reporting back, Alan Sorkowitz has volunteered to head up an exploratory effort to gather more info about our chapter hosting the Jan. 09 state AAS meeting. Thank you Alan for stepping up to the plate! Working along with our committees and exec. board, Alan will be helping us to determine what it takes to pull one off and if we?re ready, young as we are, to host a successful event.
The prospects of possibly utilizing space within a building currently on the drawing boards as a ?museum?, introduced by Bill Cox and Phil Halpenny, was exciting news to all of us. Thanks Bill and Phil for exploring this further and reporting back.
Deni will be wrapping up work at Terrenate Presidio for the summer but not with out a public tour May 3rd. Here are the details-- Meet at the turnout for the presidio at 9:45. We will consolidate into fewer vehicles and then drive in through a locked gate together at 10 am. The presidio is located along the San Pedro River between Benson and Sierra Vista, off Route 82 along In-Balance Ranch Road (formerly Keller Road). In-Balance Ranch Road is a turn (north) at mile marker 60 just west of the San Pedro River and the historic ghost town of Fairbank. Park at the turnout a couple of miles north of Highway 82. Archaeologist Deni Seymour will be waiting for you at the turnout at 9:45 am. Also, Deni needs help backfilling on May 4. If interested in helping out, contact her directly at denijseymour@aol.com.
That?s it for now.
Embrazos,
Nancy
April 2008
San Cayetano del Tumacacori?
Sobaipuri Site?
First Jesuit Mission in Southern Arizona
Presented by
Deni Seymour
Archaeologist, Chapter Advisor
Learn about the nature of this site, excavations carried out by Dr. Seymour, and its importance in the developing history of the region.
Thurs., April 17, 2008 6 p.m.
Historic Lowe House
Aldea de Artisticas Community House
14 Calle Iglesia, Old Town Tubac
Join us for the potluck & a short meeting at 5 p.m.
Hosted by
Tubac/Santa Cruz County Chapter
Arizona Archaeological Society
For more information, call Nancy Valentine 520-398-9571
Tubac Historic Properties LLC
520-398-9571
520-245-9222
tubacval@aol.com
March 20, 2008
Potluck/Meeting 5:00 p.m.
Program??History and Role of Archaeology in the Preservation of San Jose de Tumacacori??Jeremy Moss, Archaeologist, Resource Manager, Tumacacori National Historical Park? 6:00 p.m.
Historic Lowe House-Aldea de Artisticas Community House 14 Calle Iglesia, Old Town Tubac
First off, a Thank You to Jeremy Moss for his inspiring and informative program! Jeremy?s passion and commitment to his work was contagious. His historical accounting of preservation work at the Mission, much of which was able to be shared through photos because of his own diligent research, added to our understanding and appreciation as well as inspiring us to want to go deeper and learn more. Fortunately for us, Jeremy has offered to return in the future, going deeper in areas that were of particular interest to us. We had several members of the public attending the program. Shaw Kinsley was so impressed, he joined our AAS chapter on the spot!
And, a thank you to the small but energetic group, pumped up on potluck goodies, who participated in helping carry forward with the business matters of our chapter.
Welcome/ Introduction of New members-- JJ and Mike Goglio jjgoglio@aol.com and Nancy Daunton n.daunton@stanfordalumni.org were welcomed in abstencia for their interest in participating in and supporting our chapter?s activities. They come to us by way of Deni Seymour, our chapter advisor. Welcome.
Goals?I took the opportunity to clarify again the overall goals of the Tubac/SCC AAS Chapter for new folks at the meeting?we are a pro-active group focusing our energies on conserving, preserving, excavating, recording and curating the pre-historic and historic sites in the Santa Cruz River Valley; sharing our interests and helping to educate ourselves and the community regarding our historic and pre-historic archeological treasures, and are inviting in and working with private property owners to in identifying and caring for their archaeologically significant sites.
Dues?Sharon Sevar, our treasurer, has been doing a great job of being on top of collecting, reporting and sending in annual dues, trying to track down checks that haven?t arrived, etc., making certain our ?reups? and new members are on the rosters, to derive benefits, and keeping up with our rapidly growing group. Thanks Sharon!
Resources, Training, Trips Via AAS Membership? The benefits offered to AAS members?(see more at AAS website at azarch.org)?go beyond educational and participation in activities. For example, an exciting AAS sponsored ?Customized Archaeology Tour of Peru? Oct. 6-Oct.19, 2008. If interested and for more information about the itinerary, costs and reservations, etc., e-mail AAS Verde Chapter member Jim Graceffa at jgraceffa@commspeed.net. Thanks Jim for sending this opportunity our way.
Archaeological Expo March 1 &2?The Expo was a fun learning experience. I volunteered at the AAS booth and met some other wonderful AAS members. Check out the Tubac Chapter News in April?s Petroglyph for more volunteer opportunities, and how this one really came back home to Tubac in a lovely way.
Committee Reports?Thank you to those of you who signed up for the Education and the Outreach and Advocacy Committees. I?ll be calling upon you soon to get together to plan out future events and endeavors. Meanwhile, Hugh Holub, Outreach & Advocacy Committee, put together the nomination of Deni Seymour for the AAS sponsored Professional Archaeologist Award. He recounted for the group how during the process of putting the nomination together he obtained testimonials and a complete listing of Deni?s extensive accomplishments, and how he gained an even broader appreciation of her professionalism. He added how fortunate we are as AAS chapter to have Deni as our Chapter Advisor. Thank you Hugh. Thank you also to Archivist, Alan Sorkowitz, for setting up a system for recording our chapter activities. Alan requested that members keep on the outlook for media clips, or other notices or items that pertain to our chapter, clip them, and provide them to him.
Update on Excavations?Deni Seymour?s Volunteers?Mary Dahl, who has been working with Deni and other volunteers on sites in the Santa Cruz and San Pedro River Valley?s, shared her experiences of digging, screening, recording and what significant findings were uncovered. For more on the digs, and the work being done in cooperation with private landowners for a report on Valley Resources, go to Deni?s web site at seymourharlan.com.
AAS State Meeting-May 31-June 1st-- Flagstaff?Any of you interested in joining Hugh and I in caravanning and participating at the state meeting, let me know. The line up of activities surrounding the meeting will be posted on the AAS web site. Participating will meet our requirements for attendance, will help us get a feel of what is involved, will offer opportunities for meeting like-minded folks and field trips to places accessible to AAS members. Besides, Flagstaff at the first of June could be a cool get-away.
Hosting AAS State Meeting?Jan. 2009. There is a lot of interest by other AAS chapters in what?s going on in Tubac and it was suggested that our chapter host a state meeting. I tossed this out to our group for discussion and it was decided that I would obtain more information about what it would entail and report back at the April 17th meeting.
Next Meeting: You won?t want to miss this one either!
April 17th?Presentation by Deni Seymour?San Cayetano del Tumacacori: Archaeological Investigations at the Native Settlement and Southern Arizona?s First Jesuit Mission? ?Learn about the nature of this site, excavations carried out by Deni Seymour, and its importance in the developing history of the region.?
Embrazos,
Nancy Valentine
March 2008
Hey Tubac/Santa Cruz County AAS Friends,
Hope you'll join us for this great program about our Tumacacori Mission! (See below) Come at 5 p.m. for the potluck and meeting to meet us, enjoy the feast, and see what we are up to. We're hoping you'll be so inspired, you'll want to join us and participate in our work as a full-fledged member of our growing chapter.
Embrazos,
Nancy Valentine
Tubac/SCC County AAS Chapter President
520-398-9571
520-245-9222
tubacval@aol.com
The History
and Archaeology of
San Jose de Tumacacori
(Tumacacori Mission)
Presented by Jeremy M. Moss,
Resource Manager, Archaeologist,
Tumacacori National Historical Park
Historic photographs and stories about the history and role of archaeology and the lessons learned from almost 100 years of archaeology and preservation of San Jose de Tumacacori.
Thurs., March 20, 2008 6 p.m.
Historic Lowe House
Aldea de Artisticas Community House
14 Calle Iglesia, Old Town Tubac
Hosted by
Tubac/Santa Cruz County Chapter
Arizona Archaeological Society
Join us for potluck and business meeting at 5 p.m.
For more information, call Nancy Valentine 398-9571
February 2008 News
In recognition and appreciation of the rich archaeological pre-historic and historic sites in the Santa Cruz River Valley and with a desire to assist in the preservation, conservation, and a sharing of the significance and understanding of this legacy with others, a small group of individuals cognizant of the potential loss of these treasures to rapid development, decided that by becoming an official chapter of the AAS, we would be both guided as well as contributory to the overall goals of the organization as well as be afforded the educational tools and resources we needed to work toward establishing a stewardship program to assist private landowners with identifying and caring for their archaeologically significant sites. During 2008, we are looking forward to strengthening the foundation of our commitment to these goals in what will be our first full year as an organized chapter. Fortunately for us, with the help of Deni Seymour, our chapter advisor, and the knowledge and expertise of members such as Lyle and Betsy Stone, who have recently retired from a life time of archaeological service, we have gotten off to a very good start and are blessed with a solid foundation upon which to build our chapter. We invite all those who share our interests and goals to join with us in our efforts. Nancy Valentine President
Tubac/Santa Cruz County Chapter News Jan 2008
We meet monthly the third Thursday of each month at the Historic Lowe House, The Aldea de Artisticas Common House, at 14 Calle Iglesia, Old town Tubac.
Happy New Year!
January News
Hey Delightful Diggers,
First, a "Thank You! and Congratulations" to members at yesterday's meeting--great work and what fun!
Second, for those unable to attend and wanting to keep up to date, I'm hoping you'll take a minute or so to read the abbreviated overview of the meeting below. It's jam packed with important, timely and helpful information, what we have been up to and what projects and programs are being planned for down the road. I'm looking forward to your plugging in where you can and to next time we all get together.
Embrazos,
Nancy
Tubac/Santa Cruz County AAS Chapter
Minutes, February 21, 2008
Historic Lowe House, 5:00 p.m.
Welcome/ Introduction of New members
Alan Sorkowitz?Tucson; Miesen Nelson and Alvid?Reps for Global Community Alliance?Tumacacori; Peter & Judy Van Cleve?Sierra Vista
President?s Report
- Goals--For the full statement, check out the AAS website?(a good resource for activities, educational opportunities, and benefits of membership at www.azarchsoc.org) which summarizes the unique and specific goals of the Tubac/SCC AAS Chapter:
In brief:
??In recognition and appreciation of the rich archaeological pre-historic and historic sites in the Santa Cruz River Valley, and with a desire to assist in the preservation, conservation, and a sharing of the significance and understanding of this legacy with others? afforded the educational tools and resources we need to work toward establishing a stewardship program to assist private landowners with identifying and caring for their archaeologically significant sites?.We invite all those who share our interests and goals to join with us in our efforts.?
- Memberships--Entering into our first full year, the Tubac/SCC AAS chapter now offers many ways of participating?from on-site excavation, educational programs and in the field activities, to volunteer, leadership and advocacy roles?whether you have lots of time or not, whether you have any past experience or not. Dues this year are $35--$25 goes to the State organization for their programs and for insurance coverage for our members and guests. $10 is to cover chapter expenses. Chapter Treasurer, Sharon Sevara at 398-8998 or yardwoman@msn.com will assist renewing members. Current members: Please try to have dues paid to Sharon by February 28th.
- New Business
- Nominations & Elections 2008 Officers--Nominations were received from the floor and the slate of officers was unanimously voted into office. Congratulations and Thank You! Your new officers are:
- President?Nancy Valentine?Tubac; Vice-President?Hugh Holub?Tubac; Secretary?Bill Cox?Nogales; Treasurer?Sharon Sevara?Tubac; Archivist?Alan Sorkowitz?Tucson; Director-at-Large?Peter Van Cleve?Sierra Vista;
- Chapter Advisor?Dr. Deni Seymour?Tucson
- Committees--Two committees were established and the first volunteers signed up to participate in their development.
- Education-Assist with development of educational, informational, instructive activities
for Chapter members and the general public such as programs at monthly meetings, hikes of significant sites in area, notification and set up of volunteer and training opportunities and AAS Certification Program, etc. Education Committe Members: Mary Dahl, Deni Seymour, Alan Sorkowitz
- Outreach and Advocacy-
Assist with membership growth, chapter project, mailings, public and media notifications, archival and publications recordkeeping, fundraising, lobbying efforts, etc. Outreach and Advocacy Committee Members:Hugh Holub, Sharon Sevara
Training/Certification Opportunities--Check out the AAS web site under Certification Department, and, for in-field learning/volunteering, contact Deni Seymour?See Update on Excavations below.
Archaeological Expo March 1&338;2?And a month-long Celebration of Arizona Archaeology with fun and interesting activities throughout the state?wwwazstateparks.com.
- Old Business
- Tubac Barrio Site Tour Update?Barbara Ruppman--The Feb. 23rd tour is filled up and there is a waiting list of 10 more! Chapter members discussed and supported Barbara in her efforts to explore partnering with the Tubac Historical Society, Southwest Archaeological Conservancy and Arizona State Parks for site maintenance, preservation and expansion of public tours and educational opportunities afforded by this Spanish Colonial site right in the heart of Tubac.
- Update on Excavations?Deni Seymour-- Deni has put out a call for volunteers for assistance on several sites in the Santa Cruz and San Pedro River Valleys?Deni emphasized that volunteers?welcome at all levels of knowledge and experience--are contributing to some very significant findings by helping out! To make certain you continue to receive announcements of volunteer opportunities and schedules, contact her at denijseymour@aol.com. Check out her website for more information about the sites, her findings and access to her publications at seymourharlan.com.
- Status County Archaeological Ordinance?Mary Dahl?The ordinance is in draft form and currently in review! There will be additional opportunities for input from interested and impacted parties prior to public hearings. Mary will keep the chapter up-to-date with progress and is looking for chapter support during the public review and hearing process.
Upcoming Programs:
- Thursday, March 20th?Presentation by Jeremy Moss, Resource Manager, Archaeologist, Tumacacori National Historical Park-- Presentation of historic photographs and stories about the history and role of archaeology in the preservation of San Jose de Tumacacori.
- Thursday, April 17th--Presentation by Deni Seymour, Chapter Advisor, Archaeologist?Sharing her findings at Guevavi. More details later.
That's it for now!
Local Museums
| Museum Name | Location | Website |
| Tubac Presidio State Historic Park | Old Town Tubac, AZ | - |
| Tumacacori National Historical Monument | Tumacacori, AZ | - |
