Expeditions

T H E A R C H A E O L O G I C A L C O N S E R V A N C Y

Serpent Mound is one of the tour’s remarkable attractions.

Rooms with a View The Moundbuilders’ Legacy

OHIO MOUNDBUILDERS

When: September 21–25, 2005 Where: Ohio How Much: $895 per person ($175 single supplement)

Massive mounds and earthworks, some nearly 70 feet tall and others covering hundreds of acres, are the legacy of the Hopewell and Adena cultures that dominated the eastern United States from 800 B.C.to A.D. 400. Archaeologists have found exotic mica objects, copper ornaments, burials, and the remains of wooden structures at many of the mound sites. The significance of the mounds, which often were built in animal and geometric forms, is still a subject of study.

Our tour begins in Columbus, Ohio, with a visit to the Hopewell collections at the Ohio Historical Center. From the Newark Earthworks—a magnificent Hopewell Mound complex that once covered more than seven miles—the tour heads to Chillicothe and Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, a flourishing center of Hopewell research. You’ll also visit Serpent Mound, a massive effigy mound that stretches more than 1,400 feet. Throughout the tour, expert archaeologists give their insights into the world of moundbuilders.

CLIFF DWELLERS

When: October 5–15, 2005 Where: Arizona, Colorado How Much: $1,695 per person ($230 single supplement)

This fall the Conservancy brings back one of its most popular Southwestern tours: an exciting look at the region’s spectacular prehistoric cliff dwellings. Ancient Southwestern groups experimented with building their houses in cliff faces and rockshelters. These structures not only offered protection from the weather, but many of them also served as natural solar collectors during the winter.

From Phoenix you’ll travel north through the Verde Valley, Sedona, Oak Creek Canyon, and Flagstaff to Monument Valley and Mesa Verde. You’ll see the cliff dwellings of Montezuma Castle, Cliff Palace, and the White House Ruin, just to name a few. The trip includes a visit to Lorenzo Hubbell’s historic trading

Cliff Palace is one of Mesa Verde National Park’s most spectacular attractions.

post, a stop at Second Mesa at Hopi, a jeep tour of Canyon de Chelly. There will also be walking tours of some of the Conservancy’s most significant preserves, including Yellowjacket and Atkeson Pueblo at Oak Creek.

— UPCOMING TOURS —

JANUARY 2006 Maya of Palenque and the Yucatán

From A.D. 300 to 1200, the Maya flourished in southern Mexico. Our tour will visit some of the most spectacular of their splendid cities that still tower over the rainforest and testify to the sophistication of the people who built them.

Chichén Itzá,in southern Mexico,was occupied until the 13th century.

MARCH 2006 Guatemala

On this tour you’ll experience a complete spectrum of history—from ancient Maya ruins to modern-day Maya cities. Our travels will take us from beautiful Lake Atitlán to the vast Petén rain forest, where we’ll explore the ruins of Tikal, one of the most impressive Maya sites.

Temple I dominates the Great Plaza at Tikal in Guatemala.

Mound A at the Winterville site in Mississippi is the fifth-largest mound in North America.

APRIL 2006 Peoples of the Mississippi Valley

Beginning in Memphis and following the Mississippi River south to Natchez, our weeklong journey covers everything from ancient earthen mounds to Civil War battlefields and spans more than 5,000 years of history.

Patrons of Preservation

The Archaeological Conservancy would like to thank the following individuals, foundations, and corporations for their generous support during the period of February 2005 through April 2005. Their generosity, along with the generosity of the Conservancy’s other members, makes our work possible.

Life Member Gifts of $1,000 or more Anonymous Mrs.Betty J.Annis, New Mexico Ms.Helen Ann Bauer, Illinois Mrs.Dorothy Beatty, California Mr.David Brittenham, New York Cecilia Atkeson Carere, Massachusetts Mrs.Rita Hanslick, New York Mr.David B.Jones, Minnesota Otis and Cary Odell, III, Arizona Ms.Deborah J.Remer, Michigan Hervey S.and Sarah Stockman, New Mexico Dr.Richard Woodbury, Massachusetts

Bequests

Mrs.Marguerite B.Peterson, Florida Ms.Grace Hartzel, Ohio

Anasazi Circle Gifts of $2,000 or more

Ms.Carol M.Baker, Texas Ms.Betty Banks, Washington James B.and Audrey Benedict, Colorado Susan Blumenthal, New Mexico Ms.Helen Chatfield, Ohio John Connaway, Mississippi Dr.William Engelbrecht, New York Ann Pope, Arkansas Ms.Joy Robinson, California Ms.Kathryn C.Wanlass, Utah

Foundation/Corporate Gifts of $1,000–$5,000 The Roy A.Hunt Foundation, Pennsylvania The J.M.Kaplan Fund, New York

GIFTSOF DISTINCTION

The Anasazi Circle is an elite group of members who contribute $2,000 or more annually to The Archaeological Conservancy’s ongoing efforts to permanently preserve America’s cultural treasures. Since its inception in 1993,Anasazi Circle membership has increased by over 250 percent.

The Anasazi Circle plays an important role in the Conservancy’s preservation efforts. It is crucial to preserve information regarding our nation’s past so we can better understand that past. Cultural evidence is often destroyed before proper analysis can be done,and consequently the knowledge is lost forever. The Conservancy uses donations from Anasazi Circle members to prevent this from happening.

Benefits of Anasazi Circle membership include discounts on tours,recognition in American Archaeology magazine,and an invitation to an exclusive weekend seminar. Last October,the 2004 Anasazi Circle Weekend explored ancient ruins around Santa Fe, New Mexico. This year members will explore the Effigy Moundbuilding Culture of the Upper Midwest. By sending in your donation of $2,000 or more today,you can ensure your invitation to the Conservancy’s 2005 Anasazi Circle. TO MAKE A DONATION OR BECOME A MEMBER CONTACT:

The Archaeological Conservancy

5301 Central Avenue NE, Suite 902 Albuquerque,NM 87108 (505) 266-1540

www.americanarchaeology.org