The Center for Big Bend Studies recently hosted a visiting group from the Dartmouth Center for Social Impact as part of a multi-day educational trip focused on the Texas–Mexico border region.
According to the Center for Big Bend Studies, the visit was conducted in partnership with the Sul Ross Archaeology Club and included a guided tour of Spirit Eye Cave, one of the region’s most significant archaeological sites. The tour was part of Dartmouth’s 10-day immersion trip across the borderlands.
During the visit, participants learned about the deep Indigenous history of the region and explored the cave under the guidance of archaeologists and researchers familiar with the site. Spirit Eye Cave is widely regarded as one of the most important archaeological locations in the Big Bend, offering insight into the area’s long human history.
The Center for Big Bend Studies noted that the collaboration with Dartmouth has been an ongoing partnership for the past four years, centered on education, cultural understanding, and responsible engagement with archaeological resources.
The Center for Big Bend Studies, based at Sul Ross State University, regularly works with academic institutions to promote research, preservation, and public understanding of the Big Bend’s archaeological and cultural heritage.
