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.
- Participate in professionally supervised field surveys conducted at the direction of the archaeologists of the Museum of Northern Arizona or the Coconino National Forest. (Some of these require special training.)
- 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 V-Bar-V, 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 scholarship 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 aplaceinthesun@commspeed.net |
| Vice President | Linda Krumrie | 928-451-4790 aplaceinthesun@commspeed.net |
| 2nd V.P. | Jon Petrescu | 619-206-7226 jpetrescu@gmail.com |
| Treasurer | Beverly Haas |
307-690-4317 bevhaas@msn.com |
| Secretary | Peggy Barksdale | 317-652-3796 peggybarksdale@gmail.com |
| Three Year Director | Jon Petrescu | 619-206-7226 jpetrescu@gmail.com |
| Two Year Director | Jerry Erhardt | 928-282-1557 jerryjune@sedona.net |
| One Year Director | Peggy Barksdale | 317-652-3796 peggybarksdale@gmail.com |
| Outings Coordinator | Linda Krumrie | 928-451-4790 aplaceinthesun@commspeed.net |
| Chapter Web Page Update | Jon Petrescu | 619-206-7226 jpetrescu@gmail.com |
| Advisor | Dr. Dave Wilcox | |
| Advisor | Peter Pilles, Jr. | 928-282-3210 ppilles@fs.fed.us |
Chapter Meetings, Field Trips & Other Events
The Chapter Monthly Meetings are in 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 |
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Chapter Meeting Sedona Public Library |
Thursday, Dec. 15 3:30pm |
B. Ka'imiloa Chrisman and Chapter Holiday Party |
Presentation: Anomalies in Old-time Hawaiian and Native American Culture and History: The "real" and the "Spiritual" -- with Startling Examples We will be serving an early dinner with cold cuts, cheeses, breads, homemade potato salad, coleslaw and a pasta dish, coffee & tea. Please bring a dessert to share. We will provide gloves to be worn when partaking from the Buffet line. This will provide a measure of health safety for all. Masks are also encouraged but not mandatory. |
| Chapter Spring Picnic | Sunday, April 23, 2023 | Dead Horse State Park More info to follow. |
Past Events
| Event | Date |
Speaker/Instructor | Topic/Event/Activity |
| Chapter Meeting | Thursday, Nov. 17 |
Benjamin Pelletier Awardee of Chapter Scholarship |
Presentation: Ceramics of Northern AZ |
| AAS State Meeting in Sedona | October 29-30 |
Kelley Hays-Gilpin and Evelyn Billo Keynote Speakers |
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| Chapter Meeting | Thursday, Sept. 15 | 1945 Navajo Documentary Film | |
| Chapter Meeting | Thursday, May 19 |
Laura Tohe Navajo Nation Poet Laureate |
From "Chief" to Code Taker: Four Profiles of the Navajo Code Talkers |
| Chapter Picnic | Sunday, May 1 |
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| Chapter Meeting |
Wednesday, Apr. 27 |
Film | The Dark Secrets of the Ancient Anasazi |
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Special Event Mary Fisher Theater, Sedona |
Sunday, March 20 | Dr. Kelly Hays-Gilpin |
Presentation of: A Colorful Century of Women in Southwestern Archaeology |
| Chapter Meeting |
Wednesday, Feb. 23 Canceled |
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| Chapter Meeting | Thursday, Jan 27 | Al Dart | Southwestern Rock Calendars and Ancient Time Pieces |
| Field Trip | Saturday, Jan. 15 |
Hartwell Canyon |
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Nearby Cultural Sites
Montezuma's Castle National Monument
Tuzigoot National Monument
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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