Archeology tells the tale of a deeply rooted Latino peoples' history in the United States and in our national parks. Latino history doesn't spring from one single story, country, or culture. It's a complicated tapestry. Each generation and each story is a different thread in a colorful cloth. Explore the these stories and activities to learn about people and places in American Latinos' history. You'll get a sense of the breadth of Latino stories across the country, as well as tools used by archeologists to learn about them.
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Trading goodsA Whole New WorldWhat can we learn from an old olive jar?
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Cat vs. LionCat TalesWhat do animal bones reveal?
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Feel better soonSana, Sana Colita de RanaDo you know this song?
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Learning through statigraphyThe Hall of GameWhat toys did kids play with?
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History through foodBe Our Guest!How did people find water to grow food?
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The oldest cityAbandoned CitiesHow do archeologists study built up places?
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Migration storiesTelling Tales Along TrailsHow do archeologists find past trading routes?
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Protect and defendDefenders of the LandmarkWhat laws protect burials and graves?
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Preserving art as historyYour Turn! The Past, Present, and FutureHow do archeologists learn from murals?
Last updated: February 10, 2025