Programs & Events

Riordan Mansion State Historic Park

The Riordan Mansion is ready for Christmas

December 1 - January 4 featuredImg

The Mansion is festively decorated in turn-of-the-century style with wreaths, garlands, greenery and a towering fir tree trimmed with old-fashioned ornaments. Guided tours during this time include glimpses of folklore and traditions of Christmas, both past and present.

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First Day Hike at Riordan Mansion

January 1, 2026 featuredImg 2:00 p.m.

Nature In Your Backyard Winter Edition! Join us for an exploration of wintertime nature in Flagstaff. This guided walk will last about an hour as we explore our five acres.

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Riordan Mansion Special Tour: Fundamentals of the Arts & Crafts Movement

Sunday, January 11, 2026 featuredImg 3 p.m.

This tour through the Riordan Mansion will explore the macrocosm and global trends, leading up to the Arts and Crafts movement. We will include examples in art, architecture, and philosophy of the movement, as well as what led to the evolution toward Art Deco and the modern era. Registration required.

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Riordan Mansion Special Tour: The Ones Who Were Hired

February 8, 2026 featuredImg 3 p.m.

Enjoy a a specialized tour that highlights the individuals who worked for the Riordans. We will discuss not only the employees that made the Arizona Lumber and Timber Company so successful, but also the domestics that worked in the house. Hear their stories about their experiences and how they contributed to the community of Flagstaff.

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Riordan Mansion Special Tour: Stickley Room by Room

March 8, 2026 featuredImg 3 p.m.

In celebration of Gustav Stickley’s birthday, join us for a tour focused on the Stickley furniture and the Arts and Crafts Style. Reservations required.

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Riordan Mansion Special Tour: Prohibition

April 12, 2026 featuredImg 3 p.m.

A special guided tour of Riordan Mansion with a focus on Prohibition in Flagstaff and what was happening in the Riordan house. Space is limited; advanced ticket purchase is required.

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Riordan Mansion Special Tour: Historic Milton Walking Tour

May 10, 2026 featuredImg 9-10:30 a.m.

A 90-minute guided walk from Riordan Mansion to explore the Arizona Lumber and Timber Company property and the town site of Milton.

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Riordan Mansion Special Tour: The Next Doors

June 14, 2026 featuredImg 9 a.m.

The regular guided tour of the Riordan Mansion takes visitors through the East House, the home of Timothy & Caroline, where you learn about their family. But what about the family in the West House?

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