Event
Cultural Demonstrations | Desert View Watchtower - South Rim | with Gerald Dawavendawa (Hopi Illustrator and Astronomer) and Carrie Cannon - Hualapai Ethnobotanist
Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 36.044100, -111.826161
Starting from the main Desert View parking area, a short .25 mile (.4 km) walk takes you past restrooms, the general store/market and the trading post. From there, take the paved footpath that will bring you to the base of the Watchtower. Meet our demonstrators inside on the first floor, in the circular room with large picture windows.
Repeating Event
Days:
Every day
Dates:
July 21, 2025 to July 22, 2025
Time:
9:00 AM
Duration:
7 hours
Type of Event
Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Demonstrations will take place inside Desert View Watchtower from 9 am - 4 pm.
Description
Desert View Watchtower from 9 am to 4 pm.
Monday and Tuesday, July 21, 22, 2025
Gerald Dawavendawa - Hopi Illustrator and Astronomer and
Carrie Cannon - Hualapai Ethnobotanist
Meet and talk with Gerald and Carrie, while they create and showcase their work in the Desert View Watchtower.
- The Cultural Demonstration program provides an opportunity for park visitors and community members to interact with tribal artisans from Grand Canyon's traditionally associated tribes - and for them to share their history and crafts, along with the skills, knowledge, and efforts involved in creating their craft and art.
- This series is made possible with grants from Grand Canyon Conservancy.
More information
Reservation or Registration: No
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