verde valley archaeology center

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  LucieB1824

  I liked everything about it. We had a very knowledgable tour guide and I learned a great deal about the cliff dwellings and the ancient people who occupied them.

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  SedonaMTB

  We just went to the opening of their new and enlarge facility and I can see great potential. They're on a roll. The museum itself has on display the Goddard Collection which is full items found right around Montezuma's Well and many other displays including one about the Yavapai - Apache Tribe "in their own words" and more under construction. Also of interest is their development of the Sinagua Circle self guided road tour. Sites included are Montezuma's Well, Montezuma's Castle (fee), V Bar B Petroglyphs, Tuzigoot Pueblo, and some other little know sites like Sacred Mountain Pueblo, Red Tank Draw Petroglyphs and Bell Rock Trail all in the Wet Beaver Creek. Not many locals even know about these sites. This tour could keep one busy for days! While you're at the museum don't miss Historic Camp Verde just behind the Center. It is quite interesting!

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  lees894

  If you want to find out about the history of The Verde Valley and its early inhabitants you can visit the VVAC on Main St. in Camp Verde.The center has a wonderful collection of exhibits, programs designed especially for children and educators and free tours daily led by volunteer docents.You can enhance your experience by supporting the center with family memberships that begin for only $35.00.The VVAC is in the process of developing an interactive children's discovery area that should be open by December. If you are an educator, the VVAC will be happy to schedule a team to come to your school to present a 1 hour program on the archaeology of the Verde Valley. Of course, presentations at the center can always be scheduled as field trips. Presentations are designed by retired educators to fit in with the curricular designs of all grade levels.

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  MicheleH28

  From the friendly people who are there to the awesome displays, the area for pictures=WONDERFUL. What a gift to the Verde Valley.

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  98502

  This small museum has a nice group of displays of Native American artifacts discovered in or near the Verde Valley. But the most interesting aspect of this museum is learning about the skill of archaeology. Volunteers are available and are eager to impart the information that they have learned while assisting in a dig. For example, an archaeologist can tell generally when a pot was made just by looking at the design on a small chard. Apparently, over the centuries, people changed the designs based on what was popular at that period. Essentially, archaeology is a science of following forensic clues and then building an understanding of the past. If you like puzzles, then you will like to explore the Verde Valley Archaeology Center.

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  zolls

  Been to this museum quite a few times and are never disappointed. Displays well done and a wealth of information in a small space. They are constantly striving for putting on programs to keep folks interested and learning about an area that is very rich in history and to keep folks coming back. A must see on your trip to the area so you can appreciate what you will see in the Verde Valley.

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  Dick204

  This is a hidden gem. Even if you are not very interested in Archaeology you will enjoy. Close to several ruins.

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  Cottonwood_Hotel_930

  A great place to stop and learn about the Verde Valley area American Indians, cultural and history. Well worth the visit.

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  delavie

  Very knowledgeable and friendly staff, lots of fun artifacts to look at. If you have the opportunity to attend a talk on the history and uses of feathers in native life, do it.. you will be amazed.

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  Alice099

  We didn't expect too much when we entered this little museum but were we surprised...the docent was extremely knowledgable about the history of the verde valley, taking time to explain the cultures which had inhabited the area...many beautiful artifacts..well worth taking the time to enjoy this fascinating cultural center...also a great selection of tourist information is available