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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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Due to the popularity of two of our recent courses, experimental archaeologist Zack Curcija of Echoes from the Past School of Ancient Technology will offer them again on July 29. In the 
The primary purpose of the Verde Valley Archaeology Field Seminars is to share the rich cultural history of the Verde Valley with residents and visitors. We use the term “seminar” to highlight the educational component our instructors include in every outing, but there is an equal emphasis on exploration and discovery. Visits to specific cultural sites with a trained field guide provides an educational and preservation-oriented experience. These hikes visit notable locations throughout the prehistory of the Verde Valley, letting hikers walk through the footsteps of history along the same paths that indigenous people once walked. 
The Sedona Poco Diablo Resort, a Fort McDowell Yavapai Tribe owned resort, is offering a special Labor Day weekend special of a two-night stay, with breakfast, a box lunch and an after-hike foot message to go along with the start of our Field Seminars. Package includes two night stay, Breakfast Buffet each morning, Box Lunch for the day, and a 30-minute Foot Massage in the Spa. Download the full package description 
The Center has partnered with the Verde Valley Sinfonietta for a special concert during Native American Heritage Month featuring Navajo flutist R. Carlos Nakai. The concert will also include performances by Chickasaw composer Jerod Tate who will also be the composer-in-residence to visit area schools to talk about musical composition. The Saturday, November 18 performance at 6:00 pm will be at the Phillip England Performing Arts Center in Camp Verde, and repeated on Sunday, November 19 at 2:30 at the Sedona Performing Arts Center. Tickets go on sale on the 
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. 
