Dr. Aaron Wright, of Archaeology Southwest, will commemorate the 250 anniversary of the epic 1775-76 Anza Expedition, when over 240 Spanish colonists trekked overland from Sinaloa, Mexico, across Alta California (including present-day southern Arizona and California) to establish a Spanish presence in San Francisco. Dr. Wright will focus specifically on how the Anza Trail utilized pre-existing indigenous trail infrastructure and knowledge to ensure a successful journey.
This event from the Anza Foundation is hosted by Desert Foothills Land Trust and the Holland Center. Registration is required.
FORMAT: In-Person – classroom
INSTRUCTION METHOD: Lecture
AGES: Adults 18+, Youth Ages 14-18
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All skill levels
PREREQUISITES: None
FEE: Free – but please kindly RSVP below so we can plan accordingly; seating is limited. Donations to The Holland Center 501(c)3 are also appreciated.
Register here: Click here
Dr. Aaron Wright is a Preservation Archaeologist at Archaeology Southwest. Aaron joined Archaeology Southwest’s staff as a Preservation Fellow in August 2006, and completed his PhD in anthropology at Washington State University in 2011. Aaron’s fellowship concerned the rock art at South Mountain Park in Phoenix, where he guided volunteers in archaeological survey methods and rock-art recording. Aaron used data obtained from these surveys to research Hohokam ritual behavior and landscape utilization. Today, he continues to document important rock art sites and their archaeological contexts across southern Arizona. He leads Archaeology Southwest’s efforts to establish the Great Bend of the Gila National Monument, and has worked extensively with many of the tribes who have cultural connections to that landscape.
