SOUTHWEST ARCHAEOLOGY TEAM, INC.
ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE
Updated : Sept. 1, 2010
SWAT history with photos is available on the AzMNH
Archaeology Page
The Southwest Archaeology Team provides a variety of opportunities for anyone interested in learning more about the cultural heritage of the Southwest. Our projects include survey, excavation, stabilization, laboratory analysis, preservation and restoration of prehistoric and historic resources. We also provide opportunities to learn about various aspects of archaeology through our numerous public programs.
LOCATIONS FOR ACTIVITIES:
- Arizona Museum of Natural History, 53 N. Macdonald St., Mesa, AZ
- Sirrine House, 160 N. Center St., Mesa, AZ
- Pueblo Grande Museum, 4619 E. Washington, Phoenix, AZ
- Mesa Grande Platform Mound, 10th and W. Date, Mesa, AZ
- Verdugo Stage Stop south of Coolidge in the Picacho mountains
PROJECT SCHEDULES : :
Lab - artifact classification in the lab at the museum - Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m.
Meet on the east side of the museum near the museum shop gate.
This is an opportunity to learn how to identify prehistoric (and historic) artifacts.
For information contact Donna
Pueblo Grande - site stabilization - normally each third Saturday 8 a.m. till noon, Sept. till May.
Enter the park through the iron gate at the far south-west corner of the museum building next to the canal.
Next work day will be September 11th at 7am..
There will be a special work day in October on the 16th at 7am.
For information contact Jim
Go here to see a Windows media player film about Pueblo Grande StabilizationMesa Grande - site excavation/stabilization - work resumes (TBA) ( Please see theMesa Grande page on this site.)
Arizona Museum of Natural History - Exhibit work is normally scheduled 9:am - 3:pm on Mondays.
For more information contact Donna
Verdugo ranch stage stop - Stabilization on the nineteenth century adobe
stage stop and school house buildings near Picacho Peak is complete.
To be scheduled soon,,, a visit to Verdugo for some additional touch up work
If you have questions, contact Jim or Donna .
MEETINGS and EVENTS:
.......... 2010 ..........
- Thursday Sept.2 - Board of Directors Meeting
- Thursday Oct. 7 - Membership Meeting (theater)
- Thursday Nov. 4 - Board of Directors Meeting
- Thursday Dec. 2 - Membership Meeting (theater)
UPCOMING SPEAKERS:
- Oct. 7 - A discussion of the report on the light rail project's archaeological work with Wally Punzmann.
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See the August 2010 newsletter here
See the April 2010 newsletter here
See the January 2010 newsletter here
See our October 2009 newsletter here
See our July 2009 newsletter here
See the April 2009 newsletter here