• Overview

    San Diego Archaeological Center

    The San Diego Archaeological Center is a nonprofit museum where visitors can learn the story of how people have lived in San Diego County for the past 12,000 years. Founded in 1993, the Center was the first private nonprofit dedicated to the care, management, and use of archaeological collections. Visit our museum, which is located in the picturesque San Pasqual Valley in Escondido, one mile…

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    Lecture: The Geology of San Diego

    This talk will focus on the amazing geological forces and events from the last 200 million years that have shaped the San Diego County we see today. From regional tectonics to massive volcanism, uplift and erosion, and the many current…

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    Weaving Workshop

    Create your own pine needle and juncus reed medallion with Tribal Outreach Coordinator Neve Luna, a Kumeyaay descendant. Participants will be taught how to identify and prepare the crafting material as well as how to bring those items together using…

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    Indigenous Artisan Market

    Celebrate the creativity, craftsmanship, and living traditions of Indigenous artists at the Indigenous Artisan Market, a free community event hosted by the San Diego Archaeological Center. Browse a diverse selection of handmade artwork, jewelry, textiles, pottery, carvings, cultural crafts, and…

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    Fall Camp

    This fall, dig into the science of archaeology! Get ready for a week filled with adventure, discovery, and endless fun. Whether your child or grandchild is a budding archaeologist or just eager to experience the past in a whole new…