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

Tom Sawyer Day at Fort Verde State Historic Park on Saturday, September 12

(Phoenix, Arizona - August 16, 2009) - The historic Parade Ground at Fort Verde State Historic Park is surrounded by a white picket fence. Please join us, and work as Tom Sawyer did, to paint the fence from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2009.

Just as in the days of Tom Sawyer, folks lined up to give Tom Sawyer their finest treasure in exchange for the opportunity to help whitewash the picket fence. This is a great opportunity to show your children how to give back to their community and enjoy Arizona's State Parks. Scout groups, corporate groups, church groups and civic groups are welcome.

The Park will provide some equipment including scrapers, buckets and paint. If you have a paintbrush, please bring it with you, if not, we will have a supply on hand as well. Please consider bringing a non-perishable item to donate to the local food bank and help those in need.

Bring your entire family to come and help for however long works for your family. Any age that can paint is welcome. Volunteers 13 years of age or younger must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Volunteers 14 to 17 years of age may volunteer without parental supervision, with a signed parent release form.

For more information or to register for this event, please call the volunteer manager at (602) 542-4174 or visit AZStateParks.com. For park information call Fort Verde at (928) 567-3275.

Fort Verde is located in the Town of Camp Verde. Directions from Phoenix: I-17 North; Exit 285 - General Crook Trail; Right turn onto Hwy 260 E; Left turn on Main Street; Right turn onto Hollamon St. Main office is located on the right at 125 E. Hollamon St.

For more information about the 30 State Parks, statewide hiking opportunities, off-highway vehicle trails, and other outdoor recreational and cultural opportunities in Arizona, call (602) 542-4174 (outside of the Phoenix metro area call toll-free (800) 285-3703) or visit AZStateParks.com. Follow us on twitter.com/AZStateParks.

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