Annual Events
December 20, 2008: Frontier Military Christmas exhibit
Visitors to the park can glance into the past to see how Victorians celebrated the season in the frontier during the late 1800s. Garlands of pine and other local greens decorate the buildings and Christmas trees wear handmade decorations unique to frontier life. There will be a decorating party open to the public on the 20th of December and the decorations will be up until early January. The decorating will start at 1 pm.
April 2009: History of the Soldier
This annual event offers visitors a living history timeline of military and civilian encampments from the Revolutionary War to the present day. Activities include flag raising ceremonies, military demonstrations, a fashion show, games for children and an 1870s-era baseball game. Veterans from around the state are encouraged to attend this special event and come to Camp Verde for picnics and special gatherings at Fort Verde State Historic Park.
See 2008 History of the Soldier Photo Gallery 
October 2009: Fort Verde Days
Fort Verde Days is held annually in October.
Round up the entire family and march over to Fort Verde State Historic Park for the annual Fort Verde Days celebration. Activities typically include flag-raising and lowering ceremonies, living history presentations with the Buffalo Soldiers and re-enactors, special presentations, a fashion show, cavalry drills and a vintage baseball game. The weekend offers the public a chance to get a glimpse of the past, while celebrating Fort Verde Days in conjunction with events throughout the town of Camp Verde.
Travel back in time to experience Fort Verde's past as you hear tales about less-than-sumptuous food, hot wool uniforms, difficult living conditions, poor quality equipment and the everyday duties played out by the Verde Valley's residents. Fort Verde State Historic Park is home to four original adobe buildings and many military artifacts. Re-enactors are on hand to provide living history presentations.
This event is fun for the entire family. Celebrate this annual community event on an original military site while enjoying Camp Verde's southwestern style.
See 2008 Fort Verde Days Photo Gallery
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