{"id":933,"date":"2011-03-11T19:04:34","date_gmt":"2011-03-12T01:04:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.arizonalodgingexperts.com\/arizona-rentals-blog\/?p=933"},"modified":"2011-03-11T19:04:34","modified_gmt":"2011-03-12T01:04:34","slug":"the-casa-grande-ruins-national-monument","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.signaturevacationrentals.com\/bloger\/the-casa-grande-ruins-national-monument\/","title":{"rendered":"The Casa Grande Ruins National Monument"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Casa Grande Ruins National Monument<\/strong><\/p>\n

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One of North America\u2019s largest ancient structures ever built is known as the The Casa Grande Ruins or \u201cGreat House\u201d.\u00a0 The purpose of this structure is historically unknown.\u00a0 Many have guessed but there is no written document or story stating its purpose or history.<\/p>\n

There is evidence that Casa Grande was built by the Sonoran Desert people to create the ability to trade and provide irrigation farming which was in effect for over one thousand years and lasted till 1450.\u00a0 The Sonoran Desert people left behind no history or written language documenting their existence at Casa Grande.\u00a0 However in 1694 when Padre Eusebio Francisco Kino arrived he started making journal entries to document his activities and the naming of Casa Grande or \u201cGreat House\u201d as it has been known.\u00a0 As time went by and others arrived in Casa Grande, documentation started to emerge reflecting back on what was seen and what was done. Articles were written by \u00a0Lt. Col. Juan Bautista de Anza in 1775 and Brig. General Stephen Watts Kearny in 1846.\u00a0 These and subsequent written articles started to spur interest in Casa Grande and during the 1860\u2019s the area became so popular and well known that a twenty mile railroad line and and stage coach line ran through casa Grande.\u00a0 This brought in more and more people and the area grew.\u00a0 Consequently, as the town grew,\u00a0 more damages and vandalism was done to the town, which is not uncommon as a town grows.<\/p>\n

Archeologists suggest that the Sonoran Desert people are part of an earlier hunting culture.\u00a0 As the climate became hotter and drier, the wildlife became far more sparse resulting in a difficult place for the people to survive without meat.\u00a0 The introduction of corn turned them around from hunters to farmers. \u00a0Even though the climate was dry and hot they made due by creating irrigation with rivers and mountain run offs to keep the ground productive and the corn growing.\u00a0 The Desert people, over time created a form \u00a0of pottery known as \u201cred-on-buff\u201d.\u00a0 Much of this is displayed in the museum. Sunday,\u00a0February 12 and 13, 2011 is the American Indian Music Festival at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument.\u00a0 This is thr third annual festival and it is a celebration of the prehistoric connection and continuity with today\u2019s modern American Indian cultures.\u00a0 The similarities are demonstrated through dance and music.\u00a0 Arts and crafts made by the local artisans are available for purchase and this includes authentic American Indian food delicacies.\u00a0<\/p>\n

1100 W. Ruins Drive<\/p>\n

Coolidge, AZ\u00a0 85228,\u00a0<\/p>\n

Take Interstate 10 to the Coolidge exit, follow the signs to the park entrance.<\/p>\n

Hours: \u00a0\u00a09am to 5pm every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day (closed) \u2013 Managed by the National Park Services<\/p>\n

Admission: $5.00 – Adults (16yrs and up); Children under 15 yrs of age \u2013 Free; School Groups call ahead to apply for \u201cEducational Fee\u201d waiver; Commercial Tours Groups – $5.00\/person unless visitor has a valid \u201cAmerican the Beautiful\u201d pass<\/p>\n

Phone:520-723-3172<\/p>\n

Website:\u00a0 www.nps.gov<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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