What We Do: Events

Current Events

The Center for Desert Archaeology hosts and participates in programs and presentations throughout the year.

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The Kayenta: A Powerful Immigrant Minority in the Hohokam World

Preservation Archaeologist Jeffery Clark will share his research on ancient migrations in the Southwest in an upcoming talk at the Anasazi Heritage Center. more...

Matthew Peeples

Identity and Social Transformation in the Prehispanic Cibola World

Drawing on a study of the Cibola region, Archaeology Southwest Preservation Archaeologist Matt Peeples explores the nature of widespread social transformations in the ancient Southwest and in today's world. more...

From Above

January 4 Closing Reception and Panel Discussion at “From Above”

Archaeologists will share insights on the content of Adriel Heisey’s breathtaking large-format aerial photographs and answer questions from the audience at this free closing reception. more...

Exhibition of "From Above" featuring the aerial photography of Adriel Heisey

“From Above” on Exhibit through January 7, 2012

Exhibition of Adriel Heisey's large-format aerial photographs of historical landscapes opens near Tucson on October 6, 2011. more...

Andy Laurenzi, Center for Desert Archaeology

Laurenzi to Speak about Casa Grande Ruins September 9

Southwest Field Representative Andy Laurenzi will speak about recent efforts to expand the boundaries of the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument on September 9, 2010. more...

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Paul Reed to Lecture at Aztec Ruins Visitor Center, July 23, 2010

Center Preservation Archaeologist Paul Reed and Erin Baxter (UC-Boulder) spoke on Cynthia Irwin-Williams' legacy on July 23, 2010. more...