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Tumacácori National Historical Park
Centennial Lecture Series                    Friday, February 15, 2008

 

The History of Archaeology at

 

Tumacácori

 

 
Jeremy Moss

Jeremy Moss

Park Archaeologist/Resource Manager Jeremy Moss will outline the history of archaeology and preservation at Tumacacori. Using historic photographs, he will discuss early excavations, recent finds, and future research questions.

The lecture will take place at 7:00 p.m. at the Old Nogales Courthouse, 21 East Court Street, Nogales, Arizona.

See images below of the archaeological dig and artifacts uncovered by Archaeologist Paul Beaubien in 1935. This excavation and much other history of the archaeological studies done at Tumacácori National Historical Park over the years will be preseted.

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1935 archaeological dig at Tumacácori National Monument
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1935 archaeological excavation by Paul Beaubien
NPS Photo
 
Molinas or grinding wheels from the 1935 archaeological excavation
NPS Photo
Full Moon Rising Over The Mission Church  

Did You Know?
That Tumacácori National Historical Park opens on the night of the full moon each month during the winter.

Last Updated: February 02, 2008 at 15:14 EST