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(Tombstone, Arizona - September 29, 2008) - Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park invites you to attend the 18th annual Power From the Past antique tractor and engine show on October 18th and 19th, 2008 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday and 8 AM to 3 PM on Sunday. This year the Model A Club of Tucson will be will be joining the event on Saturday October 18th. These events are held in conjunction with Tombstone’s Helldorado Days.
The West's wildest mining town owes its beginning to Ed Schieffelin, who prospected the nearby hills in 1877 discovering rich lodes of SILVER. Miners soon built a shantytown on the closest level space to the mines, then known as Goose Flats. In 1881 the population reached 10,000, rivaling both Tucson (county seat) and Prescott (territorial capital). The well known Earp and Clanton feud culminated in the famous gun battle near the OK Corral. A disastrous fire burned out much of the infant town, but it was immediately rebuilt by 1882, Tombstone's first heyday came to an end in 1886, but not before $37,000,000 worth of silver had been taken from the mines.
Helldorado, since its inception in 1929, has focused on the guardianship of Tombstone’s infamous past. This celebration of her history is the city’s oldest event. Watch the streets of Tombstone fill up for a grand parade on Sunday! There’ll be bands, gunfighters, saloon girls, cowboys, mounted and marching units, horses, cars, model A’s, tractors, royalty and floats to celebrate the past and present of Tombstone, Arizona! Come see the sites and enjoy the music, food and drinks — just a great time for everybody!
This event is a fundraiser for both the Power From the Past Antique Engine Club and the Friends of Tombstone Courthouse. The engine folks will be providing fresh made ice cream (limited quantities) on first come basis donation. The Friends Group will be selling ice-cold beverages and raffle tickets for gourmet picnic baskets. Arrive early and spend the day or better yet the weekend as there will be a lot of activities going on in the Town Too Tough too Die …
Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park is located just 70 miles south and east of Tucson and just 180 miles south and east of Phoenix. Take I-10 east bound to Benson and take exit 303. After the third traffic light, State Route 80 East will turn south from Benson. Tombstone is just 23 miles south. Once in Tombstone, proceed along Hwy 80 to 3rd Street and turn right. The park is two blocks down 3rd at Toughnut & 3rd Street.
The park is open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Park admission for adults, ages 14 and up, is $4; for youths, ages 13 and under are admitted free when accompanied by a paid adult. For more information, contact the park at (520) 457-3311. For information about Arizona State Parks please see our webpage at www.azstateparks.com or call (602) 542-4174; if out of the Phoenix metro area call (800) 285- 3703.
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