Celebrate National Archaeology Day Saturday, October 16th - - -11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Join the Grant County Archaeological Society and MCHS volunteers for a celebration of the archaeology and history of the Mimbres.
Enjoy a cup of Cowboy coffee and a homemade biscuit.
Hands-on activities: grind corn on a metate, make a clay pot, whirl a bullroarer, make some string out of yucca, and more!
At 11:30 Listen to the story of Ben Gooch and the tragic story of the “Murder on the Mimbres.”
At 1:00 Tour of the Mattocks Archaeological Site.
For more info call MCHS 536-3333 or Marilyn Markel 536-9337.
Join the Grant County Archaeological Society and MCHS volunteers for a celebration of the archaeology and history of the Mimbres.
Enjoy a cup of Cowboy coffee and a homemade biscuit.
Hands-on activities: grind corn on a metate, make a clay pot, whirl a bullroarer, make some string out of yucca, and more!
At 11:30 Listen to the story of Ben Gooch and the tragic story of the “Murder on the Mimbres.”
At 1:00 Tour of the Mattocks Archaeological Site.
For more info call MCHS 536-3333 or Marilyn Markel 536-9337.
Re-live History...
Visit the Mattocks Ruin and experience what life was like 1,000 years ago!
Located near Mile Marker 4, one block east of Highway 35 at 12 Sage Drive in Mimbres, New Mexico, This world-famous archaeological site is open to the public. Donation $3 / person.
Dress for the weather to hike 2 trails, the Mattocks Ruin interpretive & the trail to the Mimbres River.
All guests are asked to leash their dogs.
Wear face masks, wash hands, and practice physical distancing to avoid spreading COVID-19 virus. If you appear to not be well you will be asked to remain outdoors. Occupancy limits will be observed. Thank you.
The Dr. Granville Wood 1882 house/museum is closed for remodeling. Contains Dr. Wood's exam room, future Mimbres Archeological Research and Education Center (MAREC), and future Laboratory/workroom.
Tour Benjamin Gooch House /Museum, buggy house, mini orchard, chicken coops, overlooking the beautiful river.
Call, or email for private tours (at least 10 days in advance).
575-536-3333
501(c)3
mimbrescultureheritagesite@gmail.com
Visit the Mattocks Ruin and experience what life was like 1,000 years ago!
Located near Mile Marker 4, one block east of Highway 35 at 12 Sage Drive in Mimbres, New Mexico, This world-famous archaeological site is open to the public. Donation $3 / person.
Dress for the weather to hike 2 trails, the Mattocks Ruin interpretive & the trail to the Mimbres River.
All guests are asked to leash their dogs.
Wear face masks, wash hands, and practice physical distancing to avoid spreading COVID-19 virus. If you appear to not be well you will be asked to remain outdoors. Occupancy limits will be observed. Thank you.
The Dr. Granville Wood 1882 house/museum is closed for remodeling. Contains Dr. Wood's exam room, future Mimbres Archeological Research and Education Center (MAREC), and future Laboratory/workroom.
Tour Benjamin Gooch House /Museum, buggy house, mini orchard, chicken coops, overlooking the beautiful river.
Call, or email for private tours (at least 10 days in advance).
575-536-3333
501(c)3
mimbrescultureheritagesite@gmail.com
