Archaeology Month

Ranger Bart helps kids make take-home plant pots out of newspaper.

NPS Photo

 

Every March, the archaeologists of the Flagstaff Area National Monuments celebrate Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness month with events, lectures, walks, and activities for kids. Archaeologists have recorded over 3,000 sites in the Flagstaff Area National Monuments - Walnut Canyon, Sunset Crater Volcano, and Wupatki - some with artifacts more than 13,000 years old. Archaeology Month offers archaeologists a rare opportunity to share their knowledge and experience directly with the public, and inspire the next generation of park stewards.

Arizona Archaeology And Heritage Awareness Month is sponsored by the Arizona State Parks. State, local, federal, and private groups all take part in hosting events around the state.

 

 

Possible Archeology Month Events

Wupatki Ranger-led Discovery Hike

Join a ranger and archeologist for an educational hike into the backcountry of Wupatki National Monument. Reservations required, limit 15. This program is suitable for children and families; not wheelchair accessible. Meet at Wupatki National Monument Visitor Center. Regular entrance fees apply.

Sunset Crater Volcanolgy Discovery Hike

Join a Ranger for a fascinating discovery hike at Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument. Bring water, comfortable walking shoes, and warm clothes. Reservations required, limit 15. This program is suitable for children and families; not wheelchair accessible. Meet at Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument Visitor Center. Regular entrance fees apply.

Archaeology Craft Day at Wupatki National Monument

This program is suitable for children and families. Meet at Wupatki National Monument Visitor Center. Regular entrance fees apply.

Walnut Canyon Preservation Day

Join NPS archeologists at the Walnut Canyon Visitor Center, and experience how archeologists preserve and protect important architectural features. Archeologists will demonstrate stabilization and have hands-on activities including mixing mortar, stabilizing wall stones, and building a demonstration wall. This program is suitable for children and families and is wheelchair accessible. Meet at Walnut Canyon Visitor Center. Regular entrance fees apply.