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Along the California Trail with Jay Cravath

February 16, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

FREE

An ancient set of Indigenous paths and the natural flow of the Gila River created a major artery for travel through pioneer Arizona. The Gila provided a ready route for the earliest traders, including Toltecs of Mexico, who traded with the Mogollon, Anasazi and Hohokam. The intrepid Padre Francisco Garces, performed missionary work during six excursions along the trail. As well, Bautista de Anza and Marcos de Niza passed by. Various U.S. surveying expeditions, immigrants—such as the ill-fated Oatman family—and seekers of the California gold fields join the list. The journals, stories, songs and art that came from these travels is rich and revealing of our state’s pioneers. Using visuals, live music and recitation, Dr. Craváth shares the diverse history.

This event is cohosted by The Museum of Casa Grande. This is an in-person event.

Jay Craváth is a composer, writer and scholar in the field of music, humanities and Indigenous studies. Dr. Craváth has been on the Arizona Humanities Speakers Bureau since 1992. With a Ph.D. in humanities education, he enjoys crafting programs from these interests into discussions that include stories, musical performance and media. Dr. Craváth’s goal is to create engaging learning experiences—“scholarship with a zing!” His latest album of original music is entitled “Songs for Ancient Days.” You can hear his band, Dr J and the Botanicals, on his website www.jaycravath.com and around Arizona. His website also holds original documentaries, poetry, essays, and a novel, being serialized: The Wisdom of Blood.

Details

Date:
February 16, 2023
Time:
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Cost:
FREE
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Website:
https://www.tmocg.org/

Organizer

The Museum of Casa Grande
Phone
520-836-2223
Email
coordinator@tmocg.org
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Venue

The Museum of Casa Grande
110 W. Florence Blvd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122 United States
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Phone
520-836-2223
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