Explore the remarkable astronomical knowledge of the Indigenous people in the US Southwest, who mastered advanced skills in astronomy and predicting seasons long before non-Indigenous communities arrived. Join archaeologist Allen Dart as he delves into archaeological and ethnographic evidence, revealing ancient astronomical practices and calendrical reckoning found in petroglyphs, architecture, and settlement layouts across Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah. Gain insights into the profound connections between these discoveries and the ancient rituals of Native American cultures.

Let's Meet Allen!

Registered Professional Archaeologist Allen Dart has worked in Arizona and New Mexico since 1975 for federal and state governments, private companies, and nonprofit organizations. He is the executive director of Tucson’s nonprofit Old Pueblo Archaeology Center, which he founded in 1993 to provide educational and scientific programs in archaeology, history, and cultures. Dart has received the Arizona Archaeological Society’s Professional Archaeologist of the Year Award, the Arizona Archaeological and Historical Society’s Victor R. Stoner Award, the Arizona Governor’s Archaeology Advisory Commission Award in Public Archaeology, and other honors for his efforts to bring archaeology and history to the public.

***This event is being held at the Village location. Seating is very limited. Please register to hold your space and if you are unable to attend please remember to cancel your reservation by revisiting the email confirming your registration and following the link provided. This allows someone on the waitlist to take your spot. Each member of your party must register individually. Any questions can be sent to Tasha Spuches at tspuches@sedonalibrary.org.

This program is made possible by Arizona Humanities. Arizona Humanities is a statewide 501(c)3 non-profit organization and the Arizona affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Arizona Humanities supports public programs that promote the understanding of the human experience in Arizona and provides funds to cultural, educational, and non-profit organizations across the state.