President's Annual Report

President Dr. James Graceffa presented his annual report to the membership at the annual meeting on January 15, 2019. You can read the entire text of his report by clicking HERE.

Visit Our Store for Sedona Accommodations

Visit our online store for specials on Sedona accommodations and other items.

We are expanding the store to include many of our logo clothing items so please visit often. Every purchase supports the mission of the Center.

Verde Valley Archaeology Fair Announces Program

The Verde Valley Archaeology Center will observe Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month (March) with a series of lectures, films and classes throughout the month. Visit the web page on the Fair for dates and details of the various events.

Yavapai-Apache Nation Exhibit Open 

The area of the previous Yavapai Apache Nation exhibit is being turned into a small art gallery of western art. Four paintings from local artists are on display.

In addition a newly expanded Yavapai Apache Nation exhibit is completed and open. This exhibit was made possible by a grant from the Museums for American program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. 

Verde Valley Archaeology Tours 

The Verde Valley Archaeology Field Institute is an educational program of the Verde Valley Archaeology Center. This program includes guided archaeology tours to the national monuments and to select private archaeological preserves owned by the Archaeological Conservancy. 

Tours are scheduled throughout the week but custom tours can be arranged. Visit the Field Institute website for more details.

Native American Heritage Pathway Open

Our Native American Heritage Pathway trail is completed. The free trail is open to the public from dawn to dusk. Homestead Parkway is scheduled to be paved in July/August at which time the trail will be temporarily closed. A formal Grand Opening will take place in September after road construction. Additional information about the Pathway is available on the Heritage Park section of the website.