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“You gotta love it, and I love it, and I look forward to doing it every time I step on stage,” Sedona musician Sammy Davis said on why he keeps performing. “I have that bug that...
Marianne Langridge took over as the executive director of the nonprofit Verde Valley Regional Economic Organization, which provides business development services, on Aug. 15, replacing Mary Chicoine.  “She’s got a strong background in sustainability and I think...

Bostwick talks Stonehenge

The Verde Valley Archaeology Center hosted a talk by Todd Bostwick, Ph.D., titled “Stonehenge: Old and New Ideas About the World’s Most Famous Megalithic...

Ayers talks Spanish steps in Verde Valley

Steve Ayers presented a lecture titled “A Warm Land with Parrots” during the Beaver Creek Preservation and Historical Society’s monthly meeting on Friday, Nov....

Fort Verde volunteer wins award

George Dvorak, a volunteer at Fort Verde State Historic Park, recently received the 2023 Governor’s Heritage Preservation Award for his dedicated work and preservation...

Crandall explores the local indigenous past

Maurice Crandall, Ph.D., gave a talk titled “We Are of This Place: An Indigenous Natural History of Central Arizona” as part of Yavapai College’s...

Randall shares Yavapai and Apache history

Vincent Randall, the Apache Cultural Director for the Yavapai-Apache Nation, gave a presentation on the history of the peoples of the Verde Valley during...

Enjoy Fort Verde State Historic Park Month

The Camp Verde Town Council proclaimed October to be Fort Verde State Historic Park Month during its Wednesday, Sept. 20, meeting.  Camp Verde will celebrate...

Clemenceau school celebrates its centennial

The Clemenceau Public School building celebrated its 100th birthday with special presentations and an open house on Saturday, Sept. 30.  Construction of the school building...

OLLI speaker talks Jerome’s 125 year past

John Sterr, archives manager at the Jerome Historical Society, presented “Jerome at 125: 1899 to 2023” at Yavapai College as part of the Osher...

Author shares history of Mingus Mountain people

“Mingus Mountain and Its People” by Chris Shaw tells the story of Mingus Mountain and its inhabitants from the time of the early American...

Experts review gazebo at Clarkdale Town Park

The Clarkdale Historic Preservation Commission provided an update on the town gazebo during its Sept. 5 meeting.  Community Development Director Ruth Mayday presented the findings...

Cottonwood Historic Preservation Commission needs more history lovers

Cottonwood’s Historic Preservation Commission is currently seeking to fill two vacant seats with residents who are passionate about local history and serving their community.  The...

Clark Memorial Clubhouse has guided tour

The Clarkdale Historical Society and Museum hosted a guided tour of the Clark Memorial Clubhouse on Wednesday, Aug. 16. The tour, which takes place...

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