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Archaeology of the Tonto National Forest
February 3, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm MST
On Saturday, February 3, 2024 from 2-4 PM, Cave Creek Museum will host “Archaeology of the Tonto National Forest.”
According to Evelyn Johnson, the museum’s executive director, the Tonto National Forest has a rich heritage reaching thousands of years into the past. Popular guest speaker Scott Wood will explain how originally, this area was home to several prehistoric Indian groups who hunted and gathered wild plants in the Mazatzal Mountains and Sierra Ancha and along the Salt and Verde Rivers and their tributaries. It was colonized more than 1,000 years ago by a related group of people known today as the Hohokam.
“Guests will learn about their life and home and see some of their pottery masterpieces in our Archaeology wing following the presentation,” says Johnson. “Don’t miss this program about ancient history in your own backyard!”
Members are free and non-members can enjoy the program for a $10 admission ticket. Register at cavecreekmuseum.org. No discounts or culture passes.
The 53-year-old museum’s mission is to preserve the artifacts of the prehistory, history, culture and legacy of the Cave Creek Mining District and the Cave Creek/Carefree foothills area through education, research and interpretive exhibits. The Cave Creek Museum is located at 6140 E. Skyline Drive in Cave Creek, Ariz. Open October through May. The museum can be reached at 480.488.2764 or cavecreekmuseum.org. Where History Comes Alive.