60th Anniversary: A Living History Tribute to the Douglas Family
Jerome State Historic Park
Saturday, October 11, 2025 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Join Jerome State Historic Park to celebrate its 60th anniversary! Activities and exhibits specially offered for the day will honor the park as a living history tribute to the Douglas family. All demonstrations, crafts, and programs for this anniversary event will be included with paid park admission.
Demonstrations
- Mucking (the mining process of removing broken rock, ore, and waste material from an excavation site)
- Real locomotive whistle
- Drilling
- Mine lighting
- Stamp mill (mechanical crusher to pulverize rock)
- Model railroad
- Blacksmith
- Mini race cars
- Smoky Joe (a 1929 Ford Model A)
Activities
- Geode dig
Art Exhibits:
- Mark Hemleben
Live Music
- Dan Dun
- Ken and Lyn Mikell
MORE EVENTS
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Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
The Inside History of Jerome
An engaging and exclusive presentation of the town of Jerome, as told by long-time local, Henry Vincent, in an outdoor setting.
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September 17 - October 13
Special Exhibition Honoring Mark Hemleben
Jerome State Historic Park is kicking off its 60th anniversary with a special exhibition honoring Mark Hemleben, one of Jerome, Arizona's most famous artists. The exhibition will feature a beautiful collection of his works, highlighting the creativity, color and spirit that made him a beloved figure in the local art community.
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Third Saturday of the month
Cowboy Poetry
Ken and Lyn Mikell play a wide range of traditional music, with particular attention to the Celtic roots of cowboy music. Using a wide range of musical instruments, Ken and Lyn animate and illuminate the music and poetry that followed the trail west. They have been making music together for over 30 years.
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Sundays
Arizona Geologic History Presentation
The fascinating story of the geological creation of Arizona, circa 1.8 billion years ago.
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Second Saturday of the month
A Guided Walk of the Douglas Estate
Join us for a lively and entertaining walk of the park grounds, featuring a brief overview of the town of Jerome, its mining operations, and its people.
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Saturday, October 18, 2025
Flashfright Tours
Discover the Douglas Mansion in the dark!
