ARIZONA STATE PARKS: For Immediate Release
Managing and conserving Arizona’s natural, cultural and recreational resources for the benefit of the people, both in our Parks and through our Partners. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Bilbrey at (602) 542-1996 or (602) 228-8518. Contact by Email: pio(at)azstateparks.gov
(Phoenix, Arizona - April 2, 2010) - Did you ever wonder what this part of the southwest was like when it was called the "Territory of Arizona." The Territory existed from February 24, 1863 until February 14, 1912, when it was admitted to the Union as the 48th state. During this period there were as much as 17 forts managed by the U.S. government and the troops protected settlers, built roads and explored. At that time, one-fifth of the U.S. military was stationed in Arizona, which grew the population because it helped the civilians get contracts to provide these troops with supplies and food.
Want to learn more about Arizona's military history? Don't miss "History of the Soldier" at Fort Verde State Park which offers visitors a living history timeline of military and civilian encampments from the Revolutionary War to the present day. Activities will include flag raising ceremonies, military demonstrations throughout the day, a fashion show, games for children. Veterans from around the state are encouraged to attend this special event and come to Camp Verde for picnics and special gatherings at Fort Verde State Historic Park.
"History of the Soldier" will be held on Saturday, April 10th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, April 11th from 9:00-2:00 pm. For more information about this event contact the park at (928) 567-3275. The park entrance fee is $4 per person for those aged 14 and up and $2 for children aged 7 to 13; 6 and under are free.
Arizona State Parks offers 50% off regular day-use entrance for active military, Reserve, National Guard and State Militia troops. There is a free annual pass offered for 100% disabled veterans who live in Arizona. For information about the Disabled Veterans pass call (602) 542-4174 or visit azstateparks.com.
Fort Verde State Historic Park is located in downtown Camp Verde, Arizona. From Phoenix: I-17 to Exit 287; turn right onto Hwy 260 (east). Turn left on Finnie Flat Rd, left on Hollamon St. for one block, park entry is on the right side of the street.
The Arizona State Parks department, in partnership with the City of Camp Verde, will present many new events this year at Fort Verde State Historic Park. For information about Arizona State Parks call (602) 542-4174 or (800) 285-3703 outside of the Phoenix metro area or visit the website at azstateparks.com.
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