Anza 250 Lecture Series Nogales

Dr. Aaron Wright, of Archaeology Southwest, will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the epic 1775-76 Anza expedition, when over 240 Spanish colonists trekked overland from Sinaloa, Mexico, across Alta California (including present-day southern Arizona and California) to establish a Spanish presence in San Francisco. Dr. Wright will focus specifically on how the Anza Trail utilized pre-existing Indigenous trail infrastructure and knowledge to ensure a successful journey.