Prehistory on the Pecos: Rock Art of the Lower Pecos
Wimberley Institute of Culture
October 26–27, 2004

On October 26^th and 27^th, 2004, SHUMLA hosted a group of 34 from the Wimberley Institute of Culture. On Tuesday evening, this group, led by Dr. Dee Ann Story, visited the SHUMLA campus for a bison dinner and entertainment provided by the Borderline Singers.
Dr. Carolyn Boyd gave a short lecture on the Lower Pecos rock art and the history of SHUMLA.

Cole Perry, son of Jim and Amy Perry, was recognized with the "Young Researcher’s Award." Cole, using
Dr. Boyd's technique for making paint the prehistoric way in a project entitled "Cave Paint", swept the 8^th Annual Regional Science Fair 2003–2004, co-sponsored by the San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District and the International Good Neighbor Council. He was presented with an autographed copy of Dr. Boyd's book, Rock Art of the Lower Pecos, as well as a SHUMLA hiking stick. (Newspaper story about Cole's winning project.)

On Wednesday, the Wimberley group visited Painted Shelter, the Pecos River overlook, and Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site. While at the Pecos River overlook, SHUMLA Board President, Mr. Elton Prewitt, pointed out areas of archeological and historical significance to the delighted group. Viewing Lower Pecos rock art at both Painted Shelter and Fate Bell Shelter was the highlight of the tour's visit to SHUMLA School.

If your group is interested in arranging a program like this, contact the program division at programs@shumla.org or call the SHUMLA offices
(432-292-4848).