A New Interpretive Program for Mesa Grande
An Arizona Centennial Legacy Project
A new interpretive program is now underway for
Mesa Grande. This program focuses on providing
interpretive material along a self-guided trail at
the site. Our goal is to present an interpretation
program developed in collaboration with the O’odham
people and information from the archaeological work
at the site.
The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community has
generously funded the first phases of the project,
and the museum is seeking further funding from
various sources. The museum is working with
architects and planners from WHPacific, Inc., to
plan for a no-impact trail with interpretive signage
and shade features.
We hope that this effort will allow us to open
the site of Mesa Grande on a regular basis to
visitors. Currently, the public can only visit the
site for special events (see our annual open house)
or by arranging a tour of the site.
The Arizona Historical Advisory Commission has
designated Mesa Grande an official Arizona
Centennial Legacy project. To achieve this
designation, the project had to meet a number of
criteria, including producing an enduring product
that will live on after 2012. For futher information
about Arizona Centennial Legacy Projects, visit
www.azcentennial.gov, click on legacy project
and scroll down the left menu to Mesa Grande.
Plan of the mound by
WHPacific from a digital scan showing proposed
trails, interpretive areas and canopies for erosion
control and shade.
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