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National Monument · AZ

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

An Ancestral Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins. Whether a gathering place for people or simply a waypoint marker in an extensive system of canals and trading partners, the structures are a large part of the story of this site. Explore the history and stories of an extended network of communities and irrigation canals.

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Photos

eathern building under modern roof structure
The Great House at Casa Grande Ruins has existed for over 600 years.
earthern ruins including the Great House and other parts
A highlight of Compound A is the Great House but it is not the only earthern building to intrigue visitors.
earthern Great House with its roof among desert plants
The Great House at Casa Grande Ruins is a sentinel of the desert.
earthern Great House standing out in the Sonoran Desert plants
The Great House at Casa Grande may have been an orientation point for travelers and traders.
historic copper sign with Great House and saguaro flanking
The park's historic copper sign was relocated with roadway changes, and now sits near the visitor center.
child, adult female, adult male American Indian actors in costume making jewelry in movie shoot
In this scene from the park movie, actors demonstrate jewelry making as done in ancestral times.

Activities

  • Arts and Culture
  • Craft Demonstrations
  • Cultural Demonstrations
  • Live Music
  • Food
  • Picnicking
  • Guided Tours
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Park Film
  • Museum Exhibits
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store