Erasing History To Save It: Archaeology of the Historical Portland Tract in Phoenix, Arizona
Event description
- Academic events
- Open to the public
Join us for an engaging talk by Professor Matthew Kroot, who recently conducted an archaeological training program at the Hohokam site of S’edav Va’aki (formerly Pueblo Grande) in Phoenix, Arizona. This fascinating excavation revealed not only remnants of the Hohokam civilization (A.D. 475-1450) but also 20th-century residential remains linked to the historic Portland Tract—America's first proposed restricted district for Black residents. Discover the archaeological findings and how they, alongside archival research, are helping to reconstruct the rich history of the Portland Tract and its residents. Don’t miss this opportunity to delve into a unique intersection of history and archaeology!
Dr. Matthew Kroot is an assistant professor in the School of Human Evolution and Social Change. He is an archaeologist whose theoretical and methodological interests include political economy in past societies, stone tool analysis, and collaborative and community-based research methods. He has conducted fieldwork in North America, West Africa and the Middle East.
Event contact
Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve
623-582-8007
dvpp@asu.edu
Date
Friday, November 15, 2024
Time
10 a.m. – 11 a.m. (MST)
Cost