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, or Monica Enriquez at (602) 542-6997. Contact by Email: pio(at)azstateparks.gov

Veteran's Day at Fort Verde State Historic Park on November 9

(Phoenix, Arizona - October 31, 2008) - The American Legion Post #93, Fort Verde State Historic Park and the Town of Camp Verde invite you to attend a Veteran's Day parade and flag retirement ceremony on Sunday, November 9, 2008.

Parade festivities begin at 1 p.m. on Main Street with the flag retirement ceremony following on the historic parade grounds at Fort Verde State Historic Park. Please bring your flags that are no longer serviceable to this event for proper disposal or feel fee to drop them off with park staff.

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.

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

Park Entrance Fee is $2 per person for ages 14 and older. Arizona State Parks offers a free Annual Pass to disabled veterans living in Arizona for those qualified at 100% disability. Veterans from around the state are encouraged to attend this special event wearing their uniforms. Active military personnel will enjoy a reduced park entrance fee of 50% off.

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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