November is Native American heritage month! Today we’re sharing with you some ways to explore ways to celebrate, Native American archaeological sites, ways to connect with Tucson Indian heritage, and more! 

Ways to Explore and Discover Native American Heritage This November: 

Want to know something exciting? Learning about Native American history in Tucson doesn’t require you to leave the house! There are things you can do at home to learn about Native American heritage even with quarantine and social distancing! 

November is Native American Heritage Month

Did you know that Arizona only became a state in 1912! What is now the state we know and love was once part of Mexico! This is also one of the earliest inhabited areas of the country. There is evidence of Hohokam settlements that date back thousands of years. 

This makes Arizona and Tucson a culturally rich area…and a Mecca for history buffs that want to explore America’s past! 

Explore Ancient Native American Archaeological Sites

There are tons of ways to learn more about Native American heritage this month. Check out the link below to learn about the amazing places you can visit here in Tucson to learn more about Native American history in this region. 

Most of these places give you chances to social distance so you don’t have to stress about being able to enjoy and learn while considering safety and health! 

Heritage and Culture Day Trips in Tucson

Watch Tutorial Videos on the Tucson Indian Center’s Website

One thing that we have all learned this year is that we can still learn and explore while stuck at home! Check out some videos on the Tucson Indian Center’s website this year. There’s no better way to celebrate Native American Heritage Month than by learning about that heritage and supporting a local resource in the TIC! 

The Tucson Indian Center is a great resource. Under normal circumstances and likely with soon, the center itself will reopen and you’ll be able to explore in person. Until then the website is a wealth of information! 

Our MCLife communities in Tucson, The Place at Edgewood and The Place at Creekside, are amazing places to call home. They’re loaded with amenities, featured upgrades, and there are many different layouts, sizes, and price points to choose from! 

Both of these communities…and all of our other communities in Tucson and across the US are 100% pet friendly! That means you can bring your pets with you no matter what. We never have any breed or sizing restrictions. We love pets and we prove it with our pet friendly apartments policies!