Useful Links to Learn More about the Archaic Indians of the Lower Pecos
Explore on the Internet
1. Rock Art Foundation: www.rockart.org
Comments: This is the official website for the Rock Art Foundation. On the site you will find photographs of the various styles of rock art, information about the RAF, a calendar of tours, membership application, a gift shop, and other items of interest.
2. Texas Beyond History for Kids: http://www.texasbeyondhistory.net/kids/index.html
Texas Beyond History for Teachers: http://www.texasbeyondhistory.net
Comments: This is an excellent website about Texas history. It has an extensive section for teachers and students of all ages about the Archaic Indians of the Lower Pecos.
Visit a Museum
Witte Museum
3801 Broadway
San Antonio, Texas 78209
(210) 357-1900
http://www.wittemuseum.org/exhibits/longtermexhibits.html
Comments: The Witte Museum has a permanent exhibit, Ancient Texans: Rock Art & Lifeways Along the Lower Pecos. Some of the many displays include actual artifacts. No matter where you live in Texas, a trip to the Witte Museum is worth the drive. Woman Too Young of Panther Cave is sold in the museum's gift shop.
Tour Ancient Rock Shelters
1. Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site
P.O. Box 820
Comstock, TX 78837
(432) 292-4464
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/seminole_canyon/
Comments: Tours of the Fate Bell Shelter are conducted Wednesday through Sunday. Call for times. Tours may be cancelled due to weather. Tours to other sites in Seminole Canyon are offered. Check the park's website, or call for dates and times. The park also has a gift shop that sells relevant books.
2. Rock Art Foundation
Comments: Tours of many rock shelters and rock art sites are conducted from September through May. Check the RAF website above for more information.
3. Galloway's Shelter of the White Shaman
Close to Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site
Comments: This tour is offered by the Rock Art Foundation on the grounds of the annual Rendezvous. This tour is open to the public each Saturday at 12:30 p.m. Check the RAF website above for more information. In addition to viewing well-preserved paintings, visitors also tour a re-creation of an Archaic Indian village complete with huts, artifact replicas, earth ovens, and more.
Enjoy a Video
Spirits of the Canyon provides an informative introduction to the prehistoric people who lived in the Lower Pecos. Viewers get a sense of what it was like to live in this region during the Archaic Period. This video is sold in the Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site gift shop.
Take a Tour on Your Computer with a CD-ROM
Rock Art of the Lower Pecos features 360 degree photographic tours of numerous rock shelters, historical information, and a discussion of the various types of rock art found in the Lower Pecos. This CD-ROM is a product of the Rock Art Foundation and can be purchased from them. It is also available from the gift shop at Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site.
Read a Book
Nonfiction
Experience the Lower Pecos in Depth
Shumla School
P.O. Box 627
Comstock, TX 78837
(432) 292-4848
Comments: The Shumla School has many programs available for students and adults to learn more about the Lower Pecos and its Archaic Indian culture. Visit their website to learn more about all they have to offer, including opportunities to volunteer. Carolyn Boyd, the author of Rock Art of the Lower Pecos, is the Executive Director.
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