It was noted that the dances, among other things, are done to promote rain. The audience looked up to see a big black thunderhead cloud rising from what had been a cloudless blue sky. It was a goosebump moment!

 

The following document was provided to all visitors:

 

A Century of Historic Preservation:

The Antiquities Act

 

One hundred years ago, President Theodore Roosevelt signed "An Act for the Preservation of American Antiquities," otherwise known as the Antiquities Act of 1906. This was the first time the United States recognized, in law, that the material remains of our past were a valuable part of our heritage.

 

The Antiquities Act set the stage for a comprehensive body of law and policies that became the foundation for the cultural resource management programs of federal land managing agencies. The Act created criminal sanctions for the destruction of antiquities, provided for permits to authorize study of archaeological sites, and allowed presidential designation of outstanding archaeological, historic and scientific areas and national monuments for long-term preservation. The Antiquities Act has an outstanding record of preserving archaeological and historic resources.

 

Friends of Native Cultures mission is to promote responsible cultural stewardship and preservation by sponsoring indigenous peoples of the southwest in presenting their traditional dances, music and songs for the public at archaeological sites in the Four Corners region.

 

The 2006 Chimney Rock Native American Cultural Gathering celebrates and preserves the past in today's world through traditional Native American song and dance.

 

Take this opportunity to join in the Antiquities Act Centennial Celebration as well as recognizing the Native cultures that were present here 1,000 years ago and that are still alive and thriving today.

 

Sources: The Antiquities Act of 1906, by Ronald F. Lee; Friends of Native Cultures Orientation Material by Caroline Brown

 

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