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: 928-282-1557 or 928-451-4790 for information.
Please mail your membership application to: 30 Mission Cr., Sedona, AZ 86335-4630.
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
| 2017 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 | Jerry Erhardt | 928-282-1557 jerryjune@esedona.net |
| Secretary | Terri Petrescu | 858-531-0060 tpetrescu1234@gmail.com |
| Three Year Director | Tom Cloonan |
206-849-8476 tcloonan@outlook.com |
| Two Year Director | Nancy Bihler | 928-203-5822 nancybihler@icloud.com |
| One Year Director | Bill Sexton |
928-284-1580 bsexton114@aol.com |
| Publicity Chair | Tom Cloonan | 206-849-8476 tcloonan@outlook.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 |
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 7:00 pm. 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.
| Event/Location | Date |
Speaker/Instructor | Topic/Event/Activity |
| Pecos Conference | August 9 - 12, 2018 | Annual conference of archaeologists | Held in Flagstaff this year. Check their website pecosconference.org for information. |
| General Meeting at Sedona Public Library | Thursday, (4th Thu) Sep. 27, 2018 7:00 PM |
Clifford Mahooty | Zuni Oral Traditions & Culture |
| General Meeting at Sedona Public Library | Thursday, (4th Thu) Oct. 25, 2018 7:00 PM |
Dr. Sandra Lynch Curator of Anthropology for Sharlot Hall Museum, Prescott, AZ |
BEASTS: a biology based lecture about a 'Mammalian Jurassic Park' |
| General Meeting at Sedona Public Library | Thursday, (3rd Thu) Nov. 15, 2018 7:00 PM |
Dr. Edwin Barnhart DVD Presentation & book sale and silent auction |
Amazon Civilization Lost in the Jungle and the War - Foundations of the Inca Empire. Click for more info |
| General Meeting at Sedona Public Library | Thursday, (2nd Thu) Dec. 13, 2018 7:00 PM |
Dr. Nancy Parezo | A Boot in the Door: Pioneer Women Archaeologists of Arizona. Click for more info |
Past Events
| Event | Date |
Speaker/Instructor | Topic/Event/Activity |
| General Meeting at Sedona Public Library | May 24, 2018 | Dr. David Wilcox | Macrocosm and Microcosm in Southwestern Archaeology: An Historical Perspective. |
| Field Trip Members Only |
May 12, 2018 | Jerry Ehrhardt | Sycamore Canyon and Mud Tanks Mesa |
| Field Trip Members Only |
May 10, 2018 | Skip Larson | Skip will lead an Ethnobtany Discovery Walk at Montezuma's Well. |
| Field Trip Members Only |
May 1 & 2, 2018 CANCELLED |
1.Petrified Forest National Park 2.Rock Art Ranch |
Leader: William Reitze, Archaeologist for the Petrified Forest National Park. Leader: Brantley Baird, owner and proprietor Rock Art Ranch This feild trip will be rescheduled in the Fall |
| General Meeting at Sedona Public Library | April 26, 2018 |
Joey LaValley | Reconstructing the Chevelon Canyon CCC Camp: Examination of its Archaeological Remains within a Historic Context |
| Field Trip Members Only |
April 25, 2018 | Sharlot Hall Museum tour | |
| General Meeting at Sedona Public Library | Mar. 22, 2018 |
Colin Pearson | Musical Instrument Museum of Phoenix: Ancient Musical Treasurers From Central China. |
| General Meeting at Sedona Public Library |
Feb. 22, 2018 |
Doug Wolfe | Legend of Zuni Plateau. Doug is a paleontologist at Springerville and will talk about his discoveries in the Zuni Basin. |
| General Meeting at Sedona Public Library | Jan. 25, 2018 |
William Reitze | Archaeological finds on recently acquired Park land. William is Archaeologist for the Petrified Forest National Park. |
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
Hopi Cultural Preservation Office
Arizona State Historical Society