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Lecture: Modeling Mesoamerican Masks
FeaturedSan Diego Archaeological Center 16666 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA, United StatesSDAC EventsDiscover how a 3D modeling project at San Diego State University is bringing a historic collection of Mesoamerican masks into the digital age. This in-person lecture will explore how these digital models are enhancing teaching and public interpretation while tracing the deep history of masks as ritual, funerary, and ceremonial objects in ancient societies like Teotihuacan. The presentation will also examine how these traditions endure today in community practices such as danzas, offering a look at the ongoing cultural significance of masks across centuries of change. Cost: Pay what you wish Registration is closed. Please pay at door. About the Presenters: Keith Chan is a local anthropology instructor at Grossmont College, MiraCosta College, and SDSU. He is especially interested in using immersive technology in his teaching to bring students face-to-face with culture and biology. He created the virtual anthropology museum AnVRopomotron, which won the first Poly Award for Best Educational Experience, and is working on PaleoCalifornia, which turns the Pleistocene into a virtual reality theme park ride. He was also a recent research fellow at SDSU's Virtual Immersive Learning and Teaching center, in which he launched the current project on masks. Irene Gonzalez received her M.A. in Latin American Studies from SDSU, where her research focused on cultural preservation. Her work has explored the importance of community museums, specifically in Mexico, where she conducted field research in Oaxaca. She is currently the Collections Coordinator for the Mesoamerican Mask Collection at SDSU’s Center for Latin American Studies. Irene is passionate about bridging technology and cultural heritage in ways that are equitable and grounded in deep respect for Indigenous knowledge systems.
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Art with an Archaeologist: Mesoamerican Masks
FeaturedSan Diego Archaeological Center 16666 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA, United StatesSDAC EventsFollowing our lecture on Modeling Mesoamerican Masks, join us for a special Art with an Archaeologist workshop and make your own tissue paper mask. All ages (including adults) are welcome. Pro Tip: Attend our lecture on Modeling Mesoamerican Masks: Using Photogrammetry to Bring Cultural Heritage to Life to get inspired!
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MUSEUM CLOSED for Independence Day
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Historic Archery Day
FeaturedSan Diego Archaeological Center 16666 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA, United StatesSDAC EventsWe're stringing our bows for a spot of archery featuring fresh hay bale targets right here at the San Diego Archaeological Center! Shoot some rounds and learn about how different cultures around the world crafted, hunted, and fought with bows and arrows. This event is family friendly. Kids will enjoy a supervised range at the front of the museum all to themselves, with an adults-only range for more powerful bows in the back. No previous experience required. Please bring your own gear if possible. A limited amount of gear will be available to borrow - first come, first served. Cost: $15; SDAC Members Free
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Clay Pinch Pots & Free Summer Lunch at College-Rolando Library
College-Rolando Library 6600 Montezuma Road, San Diego, United StatesOther Events of InterestJoin us at the College-Rolando Library to Create air-dry clay pinch pots while learning about ceramic as the first synthetic material and why it is appreciated by both artists and archaeologists. Free Summer Lunch at San Diego Public Library is offered Monday-Friday from 12-1 PM. Lunch can only be served to youth ages 0-18. In addition to providing summer lunch for youth, San Diego Public Library aims to bridge the summer learning gap by hosting enrichment programs, provide access to community resources and inform families of opportunities. For more information, please contact the College-Rolando Library.
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Kid’s Crafts: Pinch Pots at Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library 721 San Pasqual St, San Diego, CA, United StatesOther Events of InterestJoin us as we make clay pinch pots at the Mountain View/Beckwourth Library. Everything will be provided free of charge. For more information, contact the Mountain View/Beckwourth Library.
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Science & Engineering Night at the Children’s Museum of Discovery
Children's Museum of Discovery 320 North Broadway, Escondido, CA, United StatesOther Events of InterestJoin us for family-friendly archaeological activities at the Children's Museum of Discovery's Science & Engineering Night in Escondido. Step into a world of hands-on exploration and discovery during a special evening packed with interactive activity booths, live science demos, and fun for the whole family! Through hands-on activity booths and an endless amount of fun, children will learn about: Science of fires with the Escondido Fire Department Robotics and coding with Magikid Robotics Lab Physics of soccer with Soccer Shots Archaeology with San Diego Archaeological Center Biomedicine with ACROBiosystems Artifact discovery with San Diego History Center Dry ice sublimation Electrical engineering circuit art Coding + more! Plus, you won’t want to miss learning about kinesiology through dance with Lovely Leaps Dance Studio. Fill up with a quick bite from The Go Go Truck and Ice World Frozen Desserts for hand-crafted ice cream. For more information and tickets, please contact the Children's Museum of Discovery.
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Clay Pinch Pots at Scripps/Miramar Ranch Library
Scripps/Miramar Ranch Library 10301 Scripps Lake Drive, San Diego, CA, United StatesOther Events of InterestDiscover the art and resiliency of pottery with our Clay Pinch Pot activity at the Scripps/Miramar Ranch Library! Learners of all ages will see how archaeologists study ceramics, then get hands-on by shaping and decorating their own mini clay creation to take home. Registration required. For more information, please contact the Scripps/Miramar Ranch Library.
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Archaeology Pinch Pots at Encinitas Library
Encinitas Library 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas, CA, United StatesOther Events of InterestJoin us at the Encinitas Library for pinch pots with clay impressions. Families will learn about archeologists, how they love to study pottery, and make their very own pinch pot! Limit one per child. While supplies lasts! For more information, please contact the Encinitas Library.
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Archaeology Storytime at the San Marcos Library
San Marcos Library 2 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA, United StatesOther Events of InterestJoin us at the San Marcos Library to learn all about archaeology. For more information, please contact the San Marcos Library.
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Soapstone Beads at Scripps/Miramar Ranch Library
Scripps/Miramar Ranch Library 10301 Scripps Lake Drive, San Diego, CA, United StatesOther Events of InterestJoin us at the Scripps/Miramar Ranch Library to try your hand at stone craftsmanship with Soapstone Bead Carving. Using tools like a chert drill and granite file, participants of all ages will shape and polish their own bead while exploring the world of experimental archaeology. For more information and registration, please contact the Scripps/Miramar Ranch Library.
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Reed Basketweaving at Scripps/Miramar Ranch Library
Scripps/Miramar Ranch Library 10301 Scripps Lake Drive, San Diego, CA, United StatesOther Events of InterestJoin us at the Scripps/Miramar Ranch Library to explore the connection between plants and traditional crafts. Designed for ages 12 and up, this hands-on activity introduces participants to the way local plant materials shape basket styles across cultures, then guides them in creating their own small reed wicker basket to take home. For more information and registration, please contact the Scripps/Miramar Ranch Library.
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