Hands-On Archaeology

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Kate Sarther
Communications Director
Email | (520) 882-6946, ext. 16

 

2025
11
Jan

Second Saturday at Steam Pump Ranch

Join Archaeology Southwest for Hands-On Archaeology at Steam Pump Ranch on each Second Saturday from September 2024 to April 2025. Allen Denoyer, Preservation Archaeologist, will lead family-friendly activities near the replica Hohokam Pithouse at the Heritage Garden. We look forward to seeing yo...
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2024
28
Dec

Archaeology Days at Mission Gardens

Mission Garden is inaugurating this Fall’s interactive Archaeology Days, taking place each fourth Saturday of the month through spring of 2024. Fourth Saturday Archaeology Days are an expansion of the Hands-on Archaeology programs at Mission Garden in past years. Join ancient technologies exper...
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2024
21
Dec

How Did People Make Stone & Shell Jewelry?

Join us for an engaging Hands-On Archaeology class with ancient technologies expert Allen Denoyer. How Did People Make Stone & Shell Jewelry? In this workshop, you'll learn to make jewelry with stone (argillite and steatite) or shell. Master traditional techniques by using stone tools t...
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2024
14
Dec

Second Saturday at Steam Pump Ranch

Join Archaeology Southwest for Hands-On Archaeology at Steam Pump Ranch on each Second Saturday from September 2024 to April 2025. Allen Denoyer, Preservation Archaeologist, will lead family-friendly activities near the replica Hohokam Pithouse at the Heritage Garden. We look forward to seeing yo...
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2024
23
Nov

Archaeology Days at Mission Gardens

Mission Garden is inaugurating this Fall’s interactive Archaeology Days, taking place each fourth Saturday of the month through spring of 2024. Fourth Saturday Archaeology Days are an expansion of the Hands-on Archaeology programs at Mission Garden in past years. Join ancient technologies exper...
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2024
16
Nov

How Did People Etch Shell?

Join us for an engaging Hands-On Archaeology class with ancient technologies expert Allen Denoyer. How Did People Etch Shell? Learn how craftspeople working in the Hohokam tradition etched shells. Unleash your creativity and create your original design using lac all over your shell surface....
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2024
09
Nov

Second Saturday at Steam Pump Ranch

Join Archaeology Southwest for Hands-On Archaeology at Steam Pump Ranch on each Second Saturday from September 2024 to April 2025. Allen Denoyer, Preservation Archaeologist, will lead family-friendly activities near the replica Hohokam Pithouse at the Heritage Garden. We look forward to seeing yo...
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2024
26
Oct

Archaeology Days at Mission Gardens

Mission Garden is inaugurating this Fall’s interactive Archaeology Days, taking place each fourth Saturday of the month through spring of 2024. Fourth Saturday Archaeology Days are an expansion of the Hands-on Archaeology programs at Mission Garden in past years. Join ancient technologies exper...
more
2024
19
Oct

How Did People Haft a Knife?

Join us for an engaging Hands-On Archaeology class with ancient technologies expert Allen Denoyer. How Did People Haft a Knife? Explore the history of hafted knives inspired by Southwest traditions. Learn hands-on techniques using pitch, sinew, and cordage to craft your knife. All mater...
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2024
12
Oct

Second Saturday at Steam Pump Ranch

Join Archaeology Southwest for Hands-On Archaeology at Steam Pump Ranch on each Second Saturday from September 2024 to April 2025. Allen Denoyer, Preservation Archaeologist, will lead family-friendly activities near the replica Hohokam Pithouse at the Heritage Garden. We look forward to seeing yo...
more
2024
28
Sep

Archaeology Days at Mission Gardens

Mission Garden is inaugurating this Fall’s interactive Archaeology Days, taking place each fourth Saturday of the month through spring of 2024. Fourth Saturday Archaeology Days are an expansion of the Hands-on Archaeology programs at Mission Garden in past years. Join ancient technologies exper...
more
2024
14
Sep

Second Saturday at Steam Pump Ranch

Join Archaeology Southwest for Hands-On Archaeology at Steam Pump Ranch on each Second Saturday from September 2024 to April 2025. Allen Denoyer, Preservation Archaeologist, will lead family-friendly activities near the replica Hohokam Pithouse at the Heritage Garden. We look forward to seeing yo...
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