Programs & Events
Jerome State Historic Park
Flash Fright Night Tours - Open Call!
August 3 - October 12, 2026
Flash Fright Night Tour Open Call for Ghosts, Guides and Otherworldly Historic Roles
Historical Walking Tours
Fridays in July and August 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Join volunteer Hal Hatfield on a historical walking tour of Jerome State Historic Park: July 17, 24 and 31 and August 7, 21 and 28
Geology Tour and Presentation
Sundays 10:15, 11:15, 12:15 p.m.
Learn how powerful geological forces shaped the Verde Valley and laid the foundation for Jerome's rugged landscape and rich mining history. Perfect for history lovers, rock hounds and curious minds of all ages!
Plein Air Artists
August 20, 2026 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Artists of all skill levels are invited to paint plein air (painting outdoors) around the grounds of Jerome State Historic Park
The Jordan Family: The Women, the Land, and the Verde Valley
Saturday, August 22, 2026
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
The presentation explores the resilience, perseverance, and sense of adventure of generations of Jordan women and their experiences as part of Arizona’s early history.
Living History Day at Jerome State Historic Park
August 22 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Take a step back in time and see what life was like in a mining camp, learn about women's fashion, enjoy magic tricks and much, much more.
Before Jerome: Early People of the Verde Valley
Saturday, August 29, 2026
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
A fast-paced, sometimes humorous overview of the history of people in the Middle Verde Valley, from the earliest Paleoindians until the town of Jerome was incorporated in 1899.
Bat Walk at Jerome State Historic Park
Saturday, August 29, 2026 7:30-9 p.m.
Learn about the bats that fly about Jerome, emerging from the caves and old mine shafts of the Black Hills. Registration is required.
The Inside History of Jerome
Tuesdays and Fridays 11 a.m.
An engaging and exclusive presentation of the town of Jerome, as told by long-time local, Henry Vincent, in an outdoor setting.
