Category Archive
for: ‘History’

Pictograph Tours at Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site

Join us for Pictograph Tours at Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site. See historic and prehistoric pictographs while walking among the unique rock formations of Hueco Tanks. Hear about and view the beautiful wildlife, plant life and history of this oasis in the desert. The tours begin at 10:30 a.m. or 2 p.m. by …

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Archaeology Museum Family Tour
Saturday, September 18, 2010

Free docent-led tour of the El Paso Museum of Archaeology and surrounding Chihuahuan Desert Gardens for families with elementary-school-aged children. This one-hour tour will introduce families to the people of El Paso’s ancient past from the Paleoindians who lived here 14,000 years ago to the Manso and Suma people who were here to greet the …

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Archaeology Museum Adult Tour
Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Free docent-led tour of the El Paso Museum of Archaeology and surrounding Chihuahuan Desert Gardens for adults interested in learning more about El Paso’s past. This one-hour tour will introduce you to the people of El Paso’s ancient past from the Paleoindians who lived here 14,000 years ago to the Manso and Suma people who …

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Archaeology Museum Family Tour
Sunday, September 26, 2010

Free docent-led tour of the El Paso Museum of Archaeology and surrounding Chihuahuan Desert Gardens for families with elementary-school-aged children. This one-hour tour will introduce families to the people of El Paso’s ancient past from the Paleoindians who lived here 14,000 years ago to the Manso and Suma people who were here to greet the …

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Archaeology Museum Adult Tour
Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Free docent-led tour of the El Paso Museum of Archaeology and surrounding Chihuahuan Desert Gardens for adults interested in learning more about El Paso’s past. This one-hour tour will introduce you to the people of El Paso’s ancient past from the Paleoindians who lived here 14,000 years ago to the Manso and Suma people who …

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Ancient Traditions, Modern Expressions A Pottery Demonstration and Interpretive Talk by Jody Folwell of Santa Clara Pueblo
Saturday, October 2, 2010

In honor of Texas Archaeology Month, October 2010, Ms. Folwell’s demonstration and interpretive talk addresses the meaning that pottery-making holds for her, her family, and her community to this day. Regardless of changes in form and decorative styles, the techniques of pueblo pottery-making are the same as those used by the ancient people of the …

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Zip Tour of the exhibit Ancient Traditions, Modern Expressions
Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Zip Tour (a brief, informal tour) of Santa Clara Pueblo artist Jody Folwell’s pottery and photographs illustrating her pottery and her Naranjo family members. Regardless of changes in form and decorative styles, the techniques of pueblo pottery-making are the same as those used by the ancient people of the El Paso area.

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Archaeology Museum Family Tour
Saturday, October 9, 2010

Free docent-led tour of the El Paso Museum of Archaeology and surrounding Chihuahuan Desert Gardens for families with elementary-school-aged children. This one-hour tour will introduce families to the people of El Paso’s ancient past from the Paleoindians who lived here 14,000 years ago to the Manso and Suma people who were here to greet the …

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Tin Mines Hike
Saturday, October 9, 2010

Sat., Oct. 9 – Hike to El Paso’s Tin Mines on the east slope of the Franklin Mountains near Anthony’s Nose in Franklin Mountains State Park. In operation from 1910 to 1915, they were North America’s only tin mining operation. More than eight tons of metal was mined from this location, though some geologists believe …

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Archaeology Museum Adult Tour
Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Free docent-led tour of the El Paso Museum of Archaeology and surrounding Chihuahuan Desert Gardens for adults interested in learning more about El Paso’s past. This one-hour tour will introduce you to the people of El Paso’s ancient past from the Paleoindians who lived here 14,000 years ago to the Manso and Suma people who …

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