January at National Parks Store

Local storyteller Jack Lasseter will discuss how Arizona’s land was acquired from the Mexican government and what Spanish laws from this era are still with us today; how Arizona became a state; the early counties including our own lost county, Pah-Ute; what the frontier judicial system was like; and some examples of vigilante justice. Reservation Required. Tickets are $5 and must be purchased online before the presentation. Tickets are nonrefundable. Purchase your tickets here.

The Santo Domingo Pueblo people of New Mexico are known for their incredible talent as lapidary artists and beadmakers. They have mined turquoise, and cut, shaped, drilled, and polished beads by hand for generations. Award-winning Santo Domingo Pueblo artists Priscilla Nieto and Harvey Abeyta are known for their intricate and painstakingly executed heishi jewelry, created using traditional methods which have been passed down for generations. Their work, which features contemporary touches, has been exhibited at fine art galleries throughout the United States. Nieto and Abeyta will exhibit their jewelry and discuss traditional techniques used in their work, including hand-pump drilling, shaping beads with sandstone, and flint knapping. Daily talks and demonstrations are at 11 AM and 2 PM.

The Arizona National Scenic Trail stretches eight hundred miles across the entire length of the state from the Mexican to the Utah borders and showcases Arizona’s diverse landscapes, histories, communities, and people. Join Wendy Lotze with the Arizona Trail Association (ATA) for a photographic tour of the trail and learn more about the opportunities for outdoor recreation along it. A fourth-generation native of Arizona, avid hiker, and backpacker, Lotze is currently a lecturer at the University of Arizona. Previously, she served as the ATA Director of Volunteer Programs. Reservation Required. Click here to register for the 12 PM presentation.

Trunk Show | Hubbell Trading PostSaturday, January 25, 10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday, January 26, 10 AM – 5 PM

Browse and learn about the beautifully handcrafted Diné (Navajo) rugs and fine silver and turquoise jewelry straight from Hubbell Trading Post. Join Diné trader Wallace James Jr. at 11 AM and 2 PM for lively stories about the history and design of these amazing works of art. Enjoy weaving demonstrations from Diné weaver Tonita Yazzie throughout the event. No reservation required.