Make your own Victorian ornaments at Fort Verde, AZ
Arizona State Parks
Fort Verde State Historic Park Brings Cheer with Victorian Decorations & Other Events for the Holidays
From December 5, 2015 through January 3, 2016, Fort Verde State Historic Park will be decorated for with Victorian decorations for the Christmas holiday. Visitors can glance into the past and see how those who once resided at Fort Verde celebrated Christmas on the Frontier. Christmas trees and fireplace mantels will be adorned with unique Victorian decorations, while wreaths and garlands help spread the holiday cheer.
On December 5, make your own Victorian ornaments at a workshop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The workshop is free but a donation of your choosing is required to cover the cost of supplies. Then, come back to the Fort on December 11 and 12, 2015 and join us for candlelight tours through the historic homes along Officer's Row. Living history presentations with light refreshments will follow the tours.
Stay in Camp Verde and enjoy more activities in the Town. On December 12, peruse through the Christmas Craft Bazaar held at the Camp Verde Community Center Gym from Noon to 8 p.m. Then on Main Street starting at 6 p.m., enjoy the annual Christmas parade of lights that will include the arrival of Santa Claus and his sleigh. Immediately after the parade, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus in the Community Center Gym.
Fort Verde State Historic Park is the best-preserved example of an Indian Wars period fort in Arizona. Spanning from 1865 through 1890 Camp Lincoln, Camp Verde and finally Fort Verde were home to officers, doctors, families, enlisted men and scouts. Today, visitors can experience three historic homes, the Commanding Officer's Quarters, Bachelors' Quarters and Doctor's Quarters on Officer's row, all furnished in the 1880s period and holiday grace. These Arizona treasures are currently listed on the National and State Register of Historic Places due to their unique architectural and historic significance. In the former Administration building, the Park offers visitors interpretive exhibits with period artifacts on military life, Indian Scouts and Indian Wars history.
For more information call (928) 567-3275 or visit AZStateParks.com/parks/FOVE. Fort Verde State Historic Park is located at 125 E. Holloman Street in Camp Verde. Park Entrance Fee is $5 per person for those aged 14 and older, $2 for children aged 6 to 13 and children younger than 6 are free.