Magellan Excursions

In June 2004, the Magellan Circle had its inaugural trip for members. "The Hopi Heritage Tour" was led by research anthropologist Emory Sekaquaptewa, J.D., a professor in the Bureau of Applied Research in Anthropology and a Hopi elder. The group explored the streets of Old Oraibi, the oldest continuously inhabited settlement in the United States, enjoyed a traditional Hopi meal, and completed their tour by witnessing the summer solstice Kachina Dance. This tour was such a success that future excursions to Hopi are on the horizon.

To see photos of the event, click here.

The second Magellan excursion (to be scheduled) to colorful Oaxaca, Mexico will be led by John Paul Jones, III, head of the Department of Geography and Regional Development, and Bill Beezley, interim director of the Center for Latin American Studies, both of whom have studied this vibrant region extensively. We will explore Zapotec ruins, visit artisan villages and even take a cooking class!

And there are more trips to come! We will spotlight the Sonoran countryside with the Southwest Center; a cultural history tour of Tucson with folklorist "Big Jim" Griffith; and old world Spain with Professor Helen Nader from the Department of History.

Magellan members receive priority booking for all these tours. Join the Circle today and start enjoying the benefits of membership, while committing your support to SBS.

For more information, contact:
Gail Godbey, godbey@mail.sbs.arizona.edu, (520)626-1918