Robert Lopez, Chief Curator, Professor Emeritus, Moorpark College
BIO
I am a Native of Ventura County. In fact, I am a member of the fifth generation of my family to have lived in the area.
I was born and raised in El Rio and went to school in Oxnard; in college I became interested in History and Archaeology particularly that of the Mission Period.
You could not do this without becoming interested in Native People of this area. In particular, wanting to know who they were, how they had adapted to this environment and what had happened to them.
My Master’s thesis research centered on the archaeology of the Lower Piru Creek Drainage, an important location in Ventura County prehistory. I went to look for volunteers at Moorpark College and was eventually offered a chance to teach a class in archaeological Field Methods.
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Save the date- we will be at the National Parks Service Archaeology Day on October 19th. Our booth needs volunteers- email us or alert us at the meetings so you can join in the fun!
What is an artifact? What constitutes an antique? These questions and others can be answered by our Curator at our Archives Day!
California Archaeology is a topic covered on many websites, including the National Parks Service, the California Museum Association and others. We encourage you to visit all the fine Museums in California that showcase our past!
Blog
“Guest Blogs” will be occurring on our Website soon- you will have a chance to read about real-life investigations in to the stratigraphy of a site…and as this work comes to life, it has enhanced meaning for everyone!
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Thanks to everyone who came out to volunteer at our Booth at the Archaeology Day at National Park Service in King-Gillette Ranch- much appreciated!!
A very special thanks to Jared Chambers for providing the beautiful photography featured in this template.