 |
 | |
  | |
|
|
|
|
 |
| view map |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Welcome to Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
An Ancient Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" is preserved at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. Created as the nation's first archeological reserve in 1892, the site was declared a National Monument in 1918.
Facebook
We are on Facebook join (like) us there!
| |
| |
|
|
|
 |
History and Culture
Learn about the ancient Hohokam culture and the rich history of Casa Grande Ruins National Monument.
more...
|
|
|
|
|
American Indian Arts Fest
This year the American Indian Arts (and Music) Fest is scheduled for February 11-12, 2012. This festival will be different from past Music Fests in that other artisans will also be featured, such as wood carvers, silversmiths, and natural foods preparers. There will still be plenty of music, however! The list of music performers is now complete, follow the link below for more details.
more...
|
|
|
|
|
For Kids and Teachers
Kids: Unravel some of the mysteries and learn about the people who built the Casa Grande with our Fun Facts pages. Try puzzles, coloring pages, and making paper models of the Great House in our FOR KIDS section.
Teachers: Plan a visit, make reservations, peruse on-site activities and request fee waivers at the Teachers Corner.
|
|
|
|
|
Special Exhibit
Learn more about irrigation prehistoric, historic, and modern at a special exhibit in the new San Carlos Irrigation Project building just across from the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument.
|
|
| |
|
|
Write to
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
1100 West Ruins Drive
Coolidge, AZ 85128
E-mail Us
Phone
Visitor Information
(520) 723-3172
Fax
(520) 723-7209
|
|
Climate
This is desert country. Summer daytime temperatures may exceed 100 degrees. Winter temperatures range from the 60's to the 80's. Spring and fall are warm and dry, with highs in the 80's and 90's. During summer months, be prepared for hot temperatures. Protective clothing, hats, sunscreen and personal water containers are highly recommended.
Please do NOT leave pets inside your hot vehicle. Well behaved animals on leashes or under physical restraint are welcome. You must clean up after your pet and keep it from damaging park resources.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |  | | Did You Know?
Father Kino, in 1694, was the first European to call this structure Casa Grande. It is a Spanish word that means 'great house.' The Casa Grande is a 4-story, 11-room structure which was built about 700 years ago.
more... | | |
|
Last Updated: February 02, 2012 at 11:18 MST |
