Understanding the Montezuma Castle Through the Study of Ancient Architecture

Presented by Matt Guebard

Thursday, December the 10th at 4:00pm

Complimentary Reception to Follow

Located at VVAC

Join us at the museum to celebrate the 120th Anniversary of the National Monument! Established by President Theodore Roosevelt on December the 8th 1906 under the Antiquities Act, Montezuma Castle was designated as the Nation’s third National Monument. 

Enjoy an informative presentation by Matt Guebard, National Park Service Archaeologist. Montezuma Castle National Monument in Arizona was established in 1906 to protect and preserve the Montezuma Castle, an astoundingly well-preserved cliff dwelling. Over the last 15 years, National Park Service archaeologists, along with a diverse group of partners, have cooperated to study the site’s architecture and archaeology. This presentation will highlight the results of these studies and reflect on how they are changing the interpretation of the site.

Matthew Guebard is an archaeologist that has worked in central Arizona for over 20 years. He specializes in the preservation and interpretation of cliff dwelling architecture and his research interests include earthen architecture, chronometry and the historical development of American Archaeology. Matt has a BA in Anthropology from Butler University and a M.A. in Anthropology (emphasis Archaeology) from Northern Arizona University.

Following the talk join us for a complimentary reception with hors d’oeuvres, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages.

This talk is free and open-to-the-public. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.