The main entrance and parking lot are located at 409 W Riordan Rd., two blocks east of Milton Rd. next to the NAU parking garage.
Lunchtime Lecture: Archaeoastronomy at Chavez Pass, Ariz.
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
October 14, 2024 12:15 p.m.
Presenter Jerry Snow will review the work on a petroglyph solar calendar over the last 20 years at Chavez Pass that may also show possible evidence for a 18.6 year lunar calendar at this site. The Chavez Pass Ruins (Nuvakwewtaqa) are the remains of a substantial Sinagua pueblo occupied between AD 1050-1425. It is located on the Coconino National Forest, south of Winslow.
Space is limited. Reserve your spot online at https://azstateparks.com/reserve/Activities/Search.aspx or call 928-779-4395 for additional information and same day availability. The presentation will be free thanks to Riordan Action Network.
MORE EVENTS
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Sunday, October 13, 2024
Who Lies Beneath: Calvary Cemetery Headstone History Tour
Join the Northern Arizona Pioneers’ Historical Society for some Headstone History and visit the Riordan family plot while you are there.
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October 25, 26, 29, and 30, 2024
Riordan Mansion Halloween Tours
The historic Riordan Mansion makes a great backdrop for spinning yarns appropriate to the Halloween season. This very popular guided tour for adults is a storytelling session involving tales of the fantastic and the factual. Reservation required!
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November 10, 2024
Riordan Mansion Special Tour: Stickley Room by Room
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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Monday, November 11, 2024
Riordan Mansion Lunchtime Lecture: African Americans in the Arizona Lumber Industry
U.S. Forest Service Archaeologist Margaret Hangan will present on a fascinating aspect of Arizona history – the diaspora of skilled African American workers from the lumber towns of the South to Arizona starting in the 1920s. Registration required.
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December 1 - January 6
The Riordan Mansion is ready for Christmas
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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December 20, 21, 22, and 23, 2024
Riordan Special Tour: Christmas Twilight Tour
The original 1904 light fixtures with Edison style bulbs provide a beautiful glow in the Riordan Mansion for this special evening tour. These special guided tours will focus on the history behind Christmas traditions and guests will have the special treat of seeing the Christmas tree and billiards room photo transparency windows at night. Reservations required.
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Friday, December 20, 2024
Strolling With Santa
Weather permitting, the grounds will be lit with luminarias and Santa will be strolling the grounds, Visitor Center, and West House museum to visit with children to hear their Christmas wishes. Hot apple cider will be available in the visitor center.
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December 20, 21, 22, and 23, 2024
Riordan Mansion Luminaria Walk
Enjoy the view of the Riordan Mansion by the light of luminarias lining the path. The grounds will be open until 6 pm and hot apple cider will be available in the visitor center with your $2.00 park admission. Event is weather permitting.
