Arizona Archaeological Society

 

 
 

Introduction

The Verde Valley of north central Arizona has provided shelter and sustenance to human cultures through thousands of years.  The Paleoindians are believed to have used the Verde Valley at times during the period of 11,500 BC to 9,000 BC as evidenced by a small number of Clovis style projectile points and scratch style petroglyphs.  The Archaic culture subsisted in the Verde Valley from 9,000 BC until AD 600, again as evidenced by projectile points and petroglyphs and pictographs.  From AD 600 until AD 1400 the artifactual evidence indicates the development of a culture the archaeologists have named Southern Sinagua.  Following the Sinagua into the Verde Valley were the Yavapai and Tonto Apache.

Members of the Archaeological Society enjoy unique visits to archaeological sites in the Verde Valley and beyond. Monthly meetings feature a speaker on topics of local, state or national archaeological interest.

Professional archaeologists serve as advisors and offer laboratory and field classes to advance the knowledge and skills of avocational archaeologists. The Verde Valley Chapter is backed by excellent resources and has been actively involved in Verde Valley archaeology since 1973.  We work hand-in-hand with the U.S. Forest Service, as well as the National Park Service, the Museum of Northern Arizona and Northern Arizona University.

Members of the Verde Valley Chapter of the Arizona Archaeological Society, enjoy many benefits.

  • Receive the Petroglyph newsletter of the Arizona Archaeological Society.
  • Attend monthly local chapter meetings and quarterly State meetings.  All meetings include speakers in the field of archaeology.
  • Participate in day or overnight chapter guided field trips to archaeological sites in Arizona or surrounding states. These are fee-based.
  • Volunteer for archaeological projects at the Research Center of the Museum of Northern Arizona or for the Forest Archaeologist of the Coconino National Forest.
  • Participate in Arizona Archaeological Society certification courses in pre-history of the Southwest, rock art recording, excavation techniques, field survey procedures and mapping, site restoration and stabilization, ceramic identification and others.  These are fee-based.
  • Participate in programs to educate the public and children on the etiquette of prehistoric site visitation and the need for preservation of these sites.
  • Become trained as a docent for the Crane Petroglyph, Palatki and Honanki Heritage sites in the Coconino National Forest.

Whether you are a novice or professional, the Verde Valley Chapter welcomes everyone with an interest in archaeology and anthropology.

The Verde Valley Chapter is now offering scholarships to college and university students pursuing degrees in Archaeology or Anthropology. The Dr. David R. Wilcox Grant Program is open to all Archaeology and Anthropology undergraduate and graduate students at nationally accredited colleges and universities who wish to advance their education, opportunity and experience in these fields of study. Please visit VVCAAS.ORG for more information.

Chapter phone: 928-451-4790 for information. 

Please mail your membership application to: VVCAAS, P.O. Box 1243, Sedona, AZ 86339

Make checks payable to VVCAAS.

HOW TO JOIN: (Memberships run annually on the calendar year)

Membership Fees: $35 Single: $40 Family (Two or more residing in same household)

New or Renewal Membership Application:  Click here.


Chapter Officers

2020 Office Office Holder Contact Information
President  Linda Krumrie  928-451-4790        redrocklady315@gmail.com
Vice President  Linda Krumrie 928-451-4790        redrocklady315@gmail.com
2nd V.P. Jon Petrescu 619-206-7226        jpetrescu@gmail.com
Treasurer Beverly Haas

307-690-4317        bevhaas@msn.com

Secretary Beverly Haas -                           bevhaas@msn.com
Three Year Director  Open -                         
Two Year Director Kay Threlkeld
307-534-5087        kay_threlkeld@yahoo.com
One Year Director Jon Petrescu
619-206-7226        jpetrescu@gmail.com
Outings Coordinator Linda Krumrie 928-451-4790        redrocklady315@gmail.com
Chapter Web Page Update Jon Petrescu  619-206-7226        jpetrescu@gmail.com
Advisor Peter Pilles, Jr.
928-282-3210        ppilles@fs.fed.us
Advisor Andy Christenson
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Chapter Meetings, Field Trips & Other Events

The Chapter Monthly Meetings are open to the public and are held at the Sedona Public Library, 3250 White Bear Road, unless otherwise noted, on the 4th Thursday of the month at 3:30 p.m.  No meetings are held in June, July or August.

Please Note:  ONLY Members of AAS can participant in Workshops and Field Trips.   Field Trip participants will be required to sign an AAS Liability Release Form. 

Memberships run on the calendar year. See above for membership information and link to application..





 Event/Location  Date
Speaker/Instructor Topic/Event/Activity
Prescott DaytripSaturday, Dec. 14


Andy Christenson

&

Michael Kellet

Daytrip to:

Museum of Indigenous People - meet there at 9:45

Janet Fort Ruin, a hilltop site - after lunch



No December Meeting   
Chapter Meeting Sedona Library

Thursday, Jan. 23,

3:30pm

Richard Lange

Archaeologist 

Presentation: The Sierra Ancha Cliff Dwellings: Then and Now

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Overnight OutingFebruary 20, 21Led by Richard Lange This outing will go to the Globe and Tonto area. More information to follow.

Chapter Meeting Sedona Library

Thursday, Feb. 27, 3:30pm Video Presentation in honor of Black History Month

John Wesley Gilbert

First Black Archaeologist

Chapter Meeting

Sedona Library

Thursday, Mar. 27,

3:30pm

Ralph Burillo 

Presentation: Mother Bears Ears and the Women's Park: Exploring Women's History in the Greater Mesa Verde Region

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Chapter Meeting

Sedona Library

Thursday, April 24, 3:30pm

Barbara McCabe

Yavapai Apache Nation 

Presentation: My Native Life: Then & Now

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Chapter Meeting Sedona Library

Thursday, May 22, 3:30pm Caitlin Wichlacz

Chapter Grant Awardee

Presentation:

Characterization and Empirical Understanding of the Production and Provenance of Salado Polychrome Pottery

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Past Events

 Event  Date
Speaker/Instructor Topic/Event/Activity
Chapter Meeting Thurs., November 21Cheri Breeman Presentation: Broken Rainbow
AAS State Meeting
October 26 & 27
   
Chapter Meeting Thurs., Sep. 26  Spence Gustav  
Chapter Meeting Thurs., Aug. 8 2 films 

'In Search of the Fremont' with Sky & Dennis Roshay from the Homolovi Chapter

'Hopi Festival 2018: The History of the Hopi' from the Smithsonian's Native American Museum

Chapter Meeting
Thurs., May 23

Richard Lange

Archaeologist

Presentation: Latest AAS Publication

Comings and Goings: 13,000 Years of Migrations In and Around Rock Art Ranch

Chapter Picnic Sat., May 4 Annual Picnic


Dead Horse Ranch State Park

Chapter Meeting Thurs., Apr. 25

Clissene Lewis

Cultural Coordinator for the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation

Presentation: The Yavapai Journey
Prescott Daytrip Saturday, April 13   Visit Indigenous People Museum in Prescott
Beaver Creek Heritage Days at V-V
Sat. & Sun., March 16 & 17
   
Chapter Meeting
Thurs., Feb. 22

Joanne Gallagher

Recent Grant Recipient
Presentation: Master's Thesis
Chapter Meeting
Thurs., Jan. 25
Mike & JJ Golio

Presentation:

Documenting Pre-contact Hilltop Enclosures in Arizona

Chapter Meeting



Nearby Cultural Sites

Old Pueblo Archaeology Center

Wupatki National Monument

Montezuma's Castle National Monument

Tuzigoot National Monument

Palatki

Museum of Northern Arizona

Walnut Canyon National Monument

Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

Ridoran Mansion State Historical Park

Hopi Cultural Preservation Office

Arizona State Historical Society

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VVC Grant Application

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