Events Archive - Western National Parks Association

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Protecting the Mail at Bent’s Old Fort

Bent's Old Fort National Historical Site 35110 CO-194, La Junta, CO, United States

In 1863, the Civil War was in full swing, and the Sand Creek Massacre was over a year and a half in the future. Relations with the tribes in the […]

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Event Series Mata Ortiz Pottery Trunk Show

Mata Ortiz Pottery Trunk Show

The National Parks Store 12880 N Vistoso Village Dr, Tucson, AZ, United States

Contemporary Mata Ortiz pottery displays pre-Hispanic influences infused with American Indian craftsmanship. Intricate pottery and vibrant Zapotec rugs will be available for purchase. Daily pottery firings at 11 AM and […]

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Event Series Mata Ortiz Pottery Trunk Show

Mata Ortiz Pottery Trunk Show

The National Parks Store 12880 N Vistoso Village Dr, Tucson, AZ, United States

Contemporary Mata Ortiz pottery displays pre-Hispanic influences infused with American Indian craftsmanship. Intricate pottery and vibrant Zapotec rugs will be available for purchase. Daily pottery firings at 11 AM and […]

Free

In-Person Presentation | Chief Loco, The Apache Peace Chief

The National Parks Store 12880 N Vistoso Village Dr, Tucson, AZ, United States

Hear the story of Loco, the famous Apache peace chief who tried to bring peace and coexistence between the Apaches and the Americans finding himself caught between American stubbornness and […]

Event Series Tucson Festival of Books

Tucson Festival of Books

The University of Arizona Tucson, AZ, United States

Western National Parks Association will host The National Park Experience Pavilion at the Tucson Festival of Books. Meet award-winning authors and get books signed. Attend presentations about nature, travel, and […]

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Event Series Tucson Festival of Books

Tucson Festival of Books

The University of Arizona Tucson, AZ, United States

Western National Parks Association will host The National Park Experience Pavilion at the Tucson Festival of Books. Meet award-winning authors and get books signed. Attend presentations about nature, travel, and […]

Free

Grand Opening of Museum Exhibits at Pecos

Pecos National Historical Park Ancestral Sites Trail, Pecos, NM, United States

Pecos, NM–On Thursday, March 9, the museum exhibits inside the E.E. Fogelson Visitor Center will reopen to the public. The new exhibits offer diverse viewpoints of the rich history of […]

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