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Calico Early Man Archaeological Site

More than 12,000 stone tools dating back perhaps 200,000 years have been located in an excavation begun in 1964 by Dr Louis Leakey. It is one of the oldest sites of prehistoric tools in the Western Hemisphere. Examples of excavated tools can be seen in the visitor center. Guided tours are available. Open Wedneday through Sunday. Closed holidays. Donations are accepted.

Location: 15 Miles NE, Barstow California 92311 Telephone 760-256-5102

Other History nearby:
(Lancaster)
Antelope Valley Indian Museum
(Barstow)
Calico Early Man Archaeological Site
(Barstow)
Harvey House
(Barstow)
Mojave River Valley Museum
(Boron)
Twenty Mule Team Museum
(Apple Valley)
Victor Valley Museum and Art Gallery


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02/28 Coming to The Barstow area
OC Greek Food Fest Anaheim CA May17-19 The OC Greek Food Festival celebrates the best of Greek food, music, dancing and culture. Experience authentic Greek foods and homemade Greek pastries; traditional Greek dancing and Greek music.
Baroque Music Festival Corona del Mar CA June16-23 We strive for historically stylistic interpretations of the great masterpieces of the Baroque period.
Antique And Garden Show Bakersfield CA August12-13 =The show features 200 dealer spaces, located on five tree covered acres, 30 historic buildings, a variety of great food, and live blues and jazz music.


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