Join the Grant County Archaeology Society and the Imogen F. Wilson Education Foundation (501c3) volunteers for a celebration of the archaeology and history of the Mimbres Valley on October 20 from 10 am to 3 pm. Kick off the morning with cowboy coffee and a biscuit. Then tour the site at 10 am. Lectures and activities follow every hour. 11 am hear about “The Brannins- Early Homesteaders on the Sapillo.” NOON learn about “Apaches in the Mimbres and Black Range.” Hear the story of Santiago McKinn and learn of local battle sites. 1 pm, watch the re-enactment of the Gooch Murder 2 pm Lecture on the “Mimbres Peoples and their Pottery” Children’s activities include corn grinding, yucca processing, bullroarers, old fashioned games and pottery making. There will be a raffle for a load of firewood, and a drawing. So mark your calendar for October 20~ 10 AM to 3 PM. The Mimbres Culture Heritage Site is located off Hwy 35 between mile marker 3 and 4 on Sage Drive, Mimbres, NM For information, call 575.536.3333 ( leave a message) or Kathy @ 307.640.3012.
Date and Time
Saturday Oct 20, 2018 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM MDT
Saturday - October 20, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location
Mimbres Culture Heritage Site located at 12 Sage Drive in Mimbres, New Mexico