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 - January 27, 2009) - Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park and Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park will have festivities that coincide with the Yuma Crossing Day activities in Old Town Yuma on Saturday, February 14, 2009 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Yuma Crossing Day highlights the historical era of Yuma's past from the arrival of the first Spaniards in the 1500s to the mid-1900s through living history re-enactments. Attractions include historical tours, historic re-enactments, Cocopah exhibits, a fry bread sale and an arts and crafts sale.
One of the highlights of this year's event is a musical production by home school students from the Jool (pronounced "joy") Club of Yuma. Students from first grade through high school will perform in an original production of "Crossing the River." It is the story of Juan Batista de Anza's historic journey from Tubac to San Francisco in 1775. The play highlights the meeting of Chief Palma of the Yuma tribal community and Anza preparing to take the early settlers across the Colorado River into California. Bring the whole family to enjoy this original adaptation written by the students and performed at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park. The park will also be offering guided tours at 9 a.m., 12 p.m. and 4 p.m.
The excitement continues at Yuma Territorial Prison where visitors can get a look at the life of the prisoners during a guided tour of the prison at 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. A volunteer information booth will also be available for visitors that might be interested in volunteering at the park.
For more information about the Yuma Crossing Day events at the State Parks call Yuma Quartermaster Depot at (928) 329-0471 or Yuma Territorial Prison at (928) 783-4771. Entrance fees for Yuma Quartermaster Depot and Yuma Territorial Prison will be waived for this event.
Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park is located at 201 N. 4th Avenue in Yuma, Arizona. Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park is located at 1 Prison Hill Road in Yuma, Arizona.
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 azstateparks.com.
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Learn more about Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park 
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