Come spend a weekend at the San Diego Presidio excavation! For only a small contribution you can participate in the excavation of a historic site! The Presidio of San Diego is considered to be the birthplace of European California. Founded in 1769 and abandoned in 1834, it contains the first location of the Mission of San Diego, the commander's house, the house of the governor, and the presidio chapel. The current excavation involves the North Wing. Over 14 rooms have been uncovered. Among the artifacts found are ceramics from China, Mexico, and England; pieces of military hardware; animal bones; plainware; and beads. The Center for Spanish Colonial Archaeology invites you to participate. To make a reservation for a weekend, we ask that you call at least one week ahead. If you need a place to stay, let us know and we can send you a list of available motels close to the dig. You can leave a message at our lab in San Diego, (619) 524-0577, for Dr. Jack S. Williams (or an email message for [log in to unmask]), or contact Anita Cohen-Williams at (602) 965-4579 ([log in to unmask]). The Center is a non-profit 501(c)(3) research organization and your contribution is tax-deductible. Anita Cohen-Williams; Reference Services; Hayden Library Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-1006 PHONE: (602) 965-4579 FAX: (602) 965-9169 [log in to unmask] Owner: HISTARCH, SPANBORD, SUB-ARCH