Petrified Forest National Park Announces 2007 Summer Cultural Demonstrator Program
Petrified Forest, AZ - May 2007 kicked-off the beginning of the Petrified Forest National Park’s Summer Cultural Demonstrator Program. This program will provide the opportunity for regional peoples to share their history and traditional crafts in the dynamic setting of Petrified Forest National Park. The park has scheduled demonstrators on Saturdays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend to participate in the program. The goal of the program is to further the public’s understanding and appreciation of the rich diversity of human tradition and history in this region.
Cultural Demonstrator List:
Saturday, June 23
Nancy & Sheldon Westika - Zuni Silversmiths
Saturday, June 30
Todd Westika - Zuni Fetish Carver
Saturday, July 7
Todd & Angie Westika - Zuni Fetish Carver and Potter
Saturday, July 28
Otto Lucio - Zuni Silversmith
Saturday, August 4
Todd Westika - Zuni Fetish Carver
Saturday, August 18
Nancy & Sheldon Westika - Zuni Silversmith
Saturday September 1
Eileen Yatsattie - Zuni Potter
Other demonstrators TBA
For more information call (928) 524-6228 weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time; or write to the Superintendent, Petrified Forest National Park, P.O. Box 2217, Petrified Forest, AZ 86028; or e-mail the park.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
