News Release

Petrified Forest National Park and Local Tribes Offer Unique Visitor Experiences

Diné weaver Lucille Smith demonstrates her craft at Painted Desert Inn National Historic Landmark.

NPS

News Release Date: March 24, 2023

Contact: Hallie Larsen, 928-524-6228 x274

Petrified Forest, AZ—The Cultural Demonstration program at Petrified Forest National Park provides local artisans the opportunity to share their cultural and historical connections to the region with park visitors. Cultural demonstrations occur at Painted Desert Inn National Historic Landmark (two miles into the park from the north entrance off I-40), 10 am–3 pm.

March 2023
24 Dorothy Minibeads, Diné (Navajo) beading
25 Gloria Bizardi, Diné (Navajo) beading, basketry, pottery, dreamcatchers
26 Dorothy Minibeads, Diné (Navajo) beading
27-29 Santianna Horseson, Diné (Navajo) weaving, jewelry, basketry, painting, and more
30-31 Todd Westika, Zuni carving

April 2023
1-3 Jacob & Lucille Smith, Diné (Navajo) weaver & grandson sharing stories about his Navajo Codetalker grandfather
4 Santianna Horseson, Diné (Navajo) weaving, jewelry, basketry, painting, and more
5 Jane Benally, Diné (Navajo) jewelry
6-7 Alphonso John, Diné (Navajo) beader
8-10 Dee Jackson, Diné (Navajo)/Yavapai Apache beader/jeweler
11 Santianna Horseson, Diné (Navajo) weaving, jewelry, basketry, painting, and more
12 Gloria Bizardi, Diné (Navajo) beading, basketry, pottery, dreamcatchers
13 Dorothy Minibeads, Diné (Navajo) beading
14 Jane Benally, Diné (Navajo) jewelry
15 Gloria Bizardi, Diné (Navajo) beading, basketry, pottery, dreamcatchers
16 Dorothy Minibeads, Diné (Navajo) beading
17-18 Todd Westika, Zuni carving
19 Gloria Bizardi, Diné (Navajo) beading, basketry, pottery, dreamcatchers
20 Dorothy Minibeads, Diné (Navajo) beading
21 Alphonso John, Diné (Navajo) beader
22 Jane Benally, Diné (Navajo) jewelry
23 Alice Hawthorn & daughter Angeline, Diné (Navajo) weavers
24-28 Mae Horseman & Tatianna Darmer, Nakai Diné (Navajo)/Cherokee Kiowa (Apache) Clan, beader and weaver  
29-30 Alice Hawthorn and daughter Angeline, Diné (Navajo) weavers

This schedule is subject to change; any updates will be posted on our official website: http://www.nps.gov/pefo/planyourvisit/cultural-demonstrations.htm