Programs & Events

Jerome State Historic Park

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

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Geology Tour and Presentation

Sundays 10:15 and 11:15 a.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!

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The Jordan Family: The Women, the Land, and the Verde Valley

Saturday, August 22, 2026 Photo of 7 of the Jordan Women of the Verde Valley 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.

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Before Jerome: Early People of the Verde Valley

Saturday, August 29, 2026 A stone wall of an archaeological pueblo site underneath a blue sky with puffy white clouds. 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.

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