Introduction
The Verde Valley of north central Arizona has provided shelter and sustenance to human cultures through thousands of years. The Paleoindians are believed to have used the Verde Valley at times during the period of 11,500 BC to 9,000 BC as evidenced by a small number of Clovis style projectile points and scratch style petroglyphs. The Archaic culture subsisted in the Verde Valley from 9,000 BC until AD 600, again as evidenced by projectile points and petroglyphs and pictographs. From AD 600 until AD 1400 the artifactual evidence indicates the development of a culture the archaeologists have named Southern Sinagua. Following the Sinagua into the Verde Valley were the Yavapai and Tonto Apache.
Members of the Archaeological Society enjoy unique visits to archaeological sites in the Verde Valley and beyond. Monthly meetings feature a speaker on topics of local, state or national archaeological interest.
Professional archaeologists serve as advisors and offer laboratory and field classes to advance the knowledge and skills of avocational archaeologists. The Verde Valley Chapter is backed by excellent resources and has been actively involved in Verde Valley archaeology since 1973. We work hand-in-hand with the U.S. Forest Service, as well as the National Park Service, the Museum of Northern Arizona and Northern Arizona University.
Members of the Verde Valley Chapter of the Arizona Archaeological Society, enjoy many benefits.
- Receive the Petroglyph newsletter of the Arizona Archaeological Society.
- Attend monthly local chapter meetings and quarterly State meetings. All meetings include speakers in the field of archaeology.
- Participate in day or overnight chapter guided field trips to archaeological sites in Arizona or surrounding states. These are fee-based.
- Participate in professionally supervised field surveys and excavations conducted at the direction of the archaeologists of the Museum of Northern Arizona or the Coconino National Forest. (Some of these require special training.)
- Volunteer for archaeological projects at the Research Center of the Museum of Northern Arizona or for the Forest Archaeologist of the Coconino National Forest.
- Participate in Arizona Archaeological Society certification courses in pre-history of the Southwest, rock art recording, excavation techniques, field survey procedures and mapping, site restoration and stabilization, ceramic identification and others. These are fee-based.
- Participate in programs to educate the public and children on the etiquette of prehistoric site visitation and the need for preservation of these sites.
- Become trained as a docent for the V-Bar-V, Palatki and Honanki heritage sites in the Coconino National Forest.
Whether you are a novice or professional, the Verde Valley Chapter welcomes everyone with an interest in archaeology and anthropology.
Chapter phone: 928-451-4790 for information.
Please mail your membership application to: Linda Krumrie, P.O. Box 25, Sedona, AZ 86339
Make checks payable to VVCAAS.
HOW TO JOIN: (Memberships run annually on the calendar year)
Membership Fees: $35 Single: $40 Family (Two or more residing in same household)
New or Renewal Membership Application: Click here.
Chapter Officers
| 2020 Office | Office Holder | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| President | Linda Krumrie | 928-451-4790 aplaceinthesun@commspeed.net |
| Vice President | Linda Krumrie | 928-451-4790 aplaceinthesun@commspeed.net |
| Treasurer | Beverly Haas |
307-690-4317 bevhaas@msn.com |
| Secretary | Peggy Barksdale | 317-652-3796 peggybarksdale@gmail.com |
| Three Year Director | Jerry Erhardt | 928-282-1557 jerryjune@sedona.net |
| Two Year Director | Peggy Barksdale | 317-652-3796 peggybarksdale@gmail.com |
| One Year Director | Jon Petrescu |
619-206-7226 jpetrescu@gmail.com |
| Outings Coordinator | Linda Krumrie | 928-451-4790 aplaceinthesun@commspeed.net |
| Chapter Web Page Update | Jon Petrescu | 619-206-7226 jpetrescu@gmail.com |
| Advisor | Dr. Dave Wilcox | 928-774-5213 itinerantscholar1@gmail.com |
| Advisor | Peter Pilles, Jr. | 928-282-3210 ppilles@fs.fed.us |
| Advisor | Dr. Sandra Lynch | 928-777-0115 sandraleelynch@cableone.net |
Chapter Meetings, Field Trips & Other Events
The Chapter Monthly Meetings are in the Sedona Public Library, 3250 White Bear Road, unless otherwise noted, on the 4th Thursday of the month at 3:30 p.m. Meetings are for chapter members only and you must register to attend. No meetings are held in June, July or August.
Please Note: ONLY Members of AAS can participant in Workshops and Field Trips. Field Trip participants will be required to sign an AAS Liability Release Form.
Memberships run on the calendar year. See above for membership information and link to application..
| Event/Location | Date |
Speaker/Instructor | Topic/Event/Activity |
| Field Trip | Saturday, April 10 |
Perry Mesa (Aqua Fria National Monument) |
Field trip limited to 20 persons. Priority to VVC members. Signup by emailing-copy and paste this address in your email app. |
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Chapter Meeting Members Only |
Thur. April 22 3:30 p.m. |
Steph Helms |
Southwest Ball Courts presentation Limited to 25 people. Signup by emailing-copy and paste this address in your email app. |
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Field Trip Members Only |
Saturday, April 24 |
Archaeology/Geology Spence Gustav |
Field Trip limited to 6 persons. Signup by emailing-copy and paste this address in your email app. |
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Field Trip Members Only |
Saturday, May 8 | Scott Newth (Loy Canyon Rock Art Site) |
Field Trip limited to 6 persons. Signup by emailing-copy and paste this address in your email app. |
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Chapter Meeting Members Only | Thursday, May 20 | TBD | |
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Chapter Meeting | Thursday, Sept. 23 | TBD | |
Chapter Picnic Dead Horse State Park | Saturday, Oct. 16 | Details to follow | |
Field Trip Bluff, Utah | Tuesday, Oct. 19 to Saturday, Oct. 23 | Details to follow | |
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Chapter Meeting | Thursday, Oct. 28 | TBD | |
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Chapter Meeting | Thursday, Nov. 18 | TBD | |
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Chapter Meeting | Thursday, Dec. 16 | TBD |
Past Events
| Event | Date |
Speaker/Instructor | Topic/Event/Activity |
| Field Trip | Saturday, March 27 |
Matt Guebard National Park Service Archaeologist |
Montezuma's Castle and Montezuma's Well |
| Mary Fisher Theatre Presentation for Archaeology Month |
Sunday, March 21 Thursday, March 25 |
Movie: "Blood Memory" | Documentary |
| Field Trip | Monday, March 22 |
Ken Zoll Verde Valley Archaeology Center |
Archaeological Conservancy Site & Oak Creek Site |
| Field Trip | Saturday, March 20 | Loy Canyon Rock Art site. |
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| Chapter Meeting |
Thur. March 18 |
Dr. David Wilcox Video Presentation |
Pioneering Women of Archaeology The Hilltop Survey: West-Central Arizona |
| Mary Fisher Theatre Presentation for Archaeology Month | Sunday, March 7 & Thursday, March 11 | Larry Lindahl | Lecture "Exploring Ancient Southwest" |
| Chapter Meeting | Thursday, Feb. 25 |
Video Presentation | |
| Zoom Presentation | Wednesday, Feb. 10 |
Allen Dart |
"The Salado Phenomenon in the Southwest." |
| Chapter Meeting | Thursday, Jan 8 | Video: Todd Bostwick | "Cliff Dwellers of the Verde Valley" |
| Zoom Presentation |
Monday, January 18 |
John D. Speth |
“The Beginnings of the Plains-Pueblo Interaction—The View from Southeastern New Mexico" |
Nearby Cultural Sites
Montezuma's Castle National Monument
Tuzigoot National Monument
Walnut Canyon National Monument
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
Ridoran Mansion State Historical Park