ARIZONA STATE PARKS: For Immediate Release
Managing and conserving Arizona’s natural, cultural and recreational resources for the benefit of the people, both in our Parks and through our Partners. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Bilbrey at (602) 542-1996 or (602) 228-8518. Contact by Email: pio(at)azstateparks.gov

Fort Verde Days at Fort Verde State Historic Park October 11-12

(Phoenix, Arizona - September 18, 2008) - The Fort Verde Days 2008 celebration will be held on Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12.

Fort Verde State Historic Park celebrates Fort Verde Days with a flag-raising and lowering ceremony, 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 will be on hand to provide living history presentations.

This event will be fun for the entire family. Celebrate this annual community event on an original military site while enjoying Camp Verde's southwestern style.

For more information call (928) 567-3275. Fort Verde State Historic Park is located in Camp Verde, Arizona.

Directions: Using Exit 285: I-17; Exit General Crook Trail; Turn right onto Hwy 260 (east); Turn left on Main Street; Right onto Holloman Street. Park is located at 125 E. Holloman Street; Entry station is on the right.

Using Exit 287:
I-17; Exit Hwy 260 (East towards Payson); Turn left onto Finnie Flat Road, which turns into Main Street; Turn left onto Hollamon St. Park is located at 125 E. Holloman St.

For information about Arizona State Parks call (602) 542-4174 (outside of the Phoenix metro area call toll-free (800) 285-3703) or visit the website at www.azstateparks.com.

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