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
(Phoenix, Arizona - November 20, 2008) - On Saturday, December 13, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fort Verde State Historic Park will host a Victorian Ornament and Wreath-Making Workshop, along with Living History Presentations. Workshops may require additional fees for supplies in addition to the regular entrance fee to the park.
After making your very own ornament, join the Town of Camp Verde in celebrating Christmas by attending the Electric Light Christmas parade held at 6 p.m. To top off the evening, come for a night time stroll at Fort Verde, sing Christmas carols and join in the candlelight tour held between the hours of 6 to 8 p.m. Candlelight tours will also be held on Friday, December 19, 2008 and Saturday, December 20, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. Regular admission fee will apply.
From December 13, 2008 through January 3, 2009, Fort Verde State Historic Park will be decorated for the Christmas holiday. 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.
Fort Verde State Historic Park is the best-preserved example of an Indian Wars period fort in Arizona. Spanning from 1865 through 1890 Camp Lincoln, Camp Verde and finally Fort Verde were home to officers, doctors, families, enlisted men and scouts. Today, visitors can experience three historic house museums, the Commanding Officer's Quarters, Bachelors' Quarters and Doctor's Quarters on Officer's row, all furnished in the 1880s period and holiday grace. These Arizona treasures are currently listed on the National and State Register of Historic Places due to their unique architectural and historic significance. In the former Administration building, the Park offers visitors interpretive exhibits with period artifacts on military life, Indian Scouts and Indian Wars history.
For more information call (928) 567-3275. Fort Verde State Historic Park is located at 125 E. Holloman Street in Camp Verde, Arizona. Park Entrance Fee is $2 per person for those aged 14 and older. Arizona State Parks offers a free Annual Pass to disabled veterans living in Arizona for those qualified at 100% disability. Active military personnel will enjoy a reduced park entrance fee of 50% off.
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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