Tuzigoot National Monument will begin offering monthly demonstrations by Zack Curcija of Echoes from the Past School of Ancient Technology in June. Demonstrations will be from 10am-12pm on the third Saturday of each month through the end of the year.
Echoes from the Past School of Ancient Technology was created by experimental archaeologist, Zack Curcija, to provide archaeology students and the public with a tangible view of how prehistoric southwesterners interacted with their environment and natural resources. Our mission is to simultaneously advance the knowledge of prehistoric southwestern material culture in academia and promote an appreciation for southwestern archaeology among the public. Zack Curcija holds a Master of Arts in Anthropology (Research Archaeology) from Northern Arizona University. His primary research interests include the ornaments and perishable material culture of the prehistoric Southwest.
Schedule of Events:
Bead making - 6/17
Cotton textiles - 7/15
Arrow making - 8/19
Yucca and Agave fiber textiles - 9/16
Mosaic inlay - 10/21
Shell Ornaments - 11/18
Flintknapping - 12/16
There is no additional fee to attend the demonstration, but regular entrance fees apply. Entrance fees are good for admission and re-entry to Montezuma Castle, Montezuma Well and Tuzigoot National Monuments for 7 days. Tuzigoot National Monument accepts all federal interagency passes including annual, senior, military, access, volunteer, park annual, and Every Kid in a Park. Each pass admits up to four adults.
Tuzigoot National Monument is located at 25 W Tuzigoot Rd, Clarkdale, AZ 86324. For more information, please call 928-634-5564 or visit www.nps.gov/tuzi. For the latest information on events and programs, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
