As well as being one of the World’s Greatest Wonders, The Grand Canyon has a vast amount of historical and economic information which is available to visitors of The Visitor Center. Our specialty tours of the Grand Canyon can help you see every aspect of this Natural wonder – from the administrative history to the diverse historical cultural experiences throughout time while enjoying your Grand Canyon Vacation. Ways to See the History & Culture of the Grand Canyon About the Grand Canyon – Administrative History Archaeological History Native Tribes that History Occupied the Grand Canyon Learning about the tribes can become a major focus for your Grand Canyon adventure and even more information about the tribes and excavations can be found throughout the Visitor Center, along with many of the guided tours available from the Visitor Center. Learn More History of the Grand Canyon You choose your type of experience – we provide it. Powered by Facebook CommentsAbout Grand Canyon History & Culture
Starting from the political and economic challenges before achieving National Park status to present day, visitors are shown the Administrative History of the Grand Canyon National Park. Given Federal protection in 1893, and then later introduced as a National Monument, most visitors were not aware that until 1919, The Grand Canyon was not a National Park.
Archaeological History is available to visitors as well.
The oldest human artifacts, dating over 12,000 years old, from the Paleo-Indian period were found in the Grand Canyon – and with the continuous use of the park and habitation of civilization since that time – there are amazing historical finds available for visitors on a Grand Canyon trip to observe.
Historic Indian and ethnic groups included in the findings of archaeological remains found in the Grand Canyon National Park include:
Imagine yourself thousands of years in the past as you view the items through pictures or displays and discover how the Colorado River shaped the way human beings survived and flourished within the boundaries of the Grand Canyon.
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Grand Canyon Visitor Center
450 State Route 64
Grand Canyon,
AZ, 86023
Phone: 928-638-2468
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November 1- February 28
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