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The MISSION of the Verde Valley Archaeology Center is to preserve archaeological sites and collections, to curate collections locally and to make them available for research and education; to develop partnerships with American Indians, cultural groups and the communities it serves; and to foster a deeper understanding of prehistory and American Indian history in the Verde Valley through the science of archaeology.
THE CENTER IS OPEN TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY - 10 AM to 4 PM - CLOSED SUNDAY and MONDAY
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Please report vandalism of an archaeological site. You can call anonymously: 928-567-0066 or email: sitewatch@vvarchcenter.org
Upcoming events
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Our next lecture will be on September 26 at 6:30 pm at the Lodge at Cliff Castle Casino. Matthew Guebard, archaeologist for the Montezuma Castle National Monument, will describe new discoveries and Native American traditional knowledge of the Montezuma Castle National Monument. With new testing at the Castle and oral stories of the Apache, a new view of the abandonment of the Castle has been proposed. New evidence suggests that the site was not simply evacuated by its inhabitants, as archaeologists have believed for more than 80 years. Instead, recent research shows that its final days were likely fraught with violent conflict and death — an account corroborated by Native American oral histories of the site’s collapse some 600 years ago. For more information click 
The Center's primary fundraising event each year is a benefit on International Archaeology Day. This year the event will be on October 21 at the 
The Center has partnered with the Verde Valley Sinfonietta for a special concert during Native American Heritage Month featuring Navajo flutist 
During Native American Heritage Month, the Center will hold its 
Keep up to date on all our activities by downloading the Center's free vvarchcenter app at the Google Play Store for Android devices and at the Apple Store for the iPhone. 
