Saturday, January 21, 2012, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Antique Appraisal Day
9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Appraiser Sean Morton will examine your treasures, discuss their origins, and assess their value. The fee is $20 per item with a limit of two items per person per session. You may attend more than one session.
New this year! Steve & Susie Snider, certified jewelers, will be on hand to purchase gold and silver, and a portion of proceeds will benefit the Museum. The New Year is the perfect time to clean out the jewelry box of items you no longer wear and help the Museum at the same time.
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Sunday, January 22, 2012 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
A Miner's Diet: A Good Meal Was Worth More Than Gold: A Family Workshop
Program introduces children and their families to the diet of a miner who looked for gold in the 19th century. Click HERE for more info on this exciting event.
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Saturdays in February 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
February is Author's Series Month -
Author Presentations
Les Conklin, "Pinnacle Peak" (2/4)
Charlie LaSueur, "Riding the Hollywood Trail " (2/18)
Phillip Waring, "Signs of Arizona"(2/25).
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Tuesday February 14, 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Centennial Day Centennial Celebration: February 11- 19
Enjoy informative displays that will bring you back to statehood days. Join us for samples of ginger beer (non-alcoholic) and Tootsie Rolls, both available in 1912!
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Saturday, March 3
Archeology Expo at Spur Cross,
Join us for hiking, presentations, pottery, etc.
Partners: Cave Creek Museum, Desert Foothills Chapter of AZ Archaeology, Maricopa Park & Rec., Animal Health Services, & many others. Stay tuned for more info.
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Saturday, March 10, 2012 1:00 PM
Weaving Native American Rugs
Grace Schoonover will share her archaeological expertise with a talk on Navajo imagery and techniques, and Grace Meeth will demonstrate actual Navajo weaving. For more information, click HERE.
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Saturday, March 24, 2012 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Do Artifacts Talk? A Children's Program
Programs introducese children to archaeology. Put together a pot and take part in a mock archaeology dig. Click HERE for more info on this exciting event.
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Sunday, March 25, 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
CCM Home Tour Five,
Architect-designed homes will be available to view, allowing insight as to how architects gather and implement their ideas to best create a home. Tickets are $30 per person & go on sale late February.
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Saturday, April 14, 2012 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
The Good Ol' Days: A Family Program
Transport yourself to the days of the pioneers. Weave a wagon wheel rug. Do laundry with a washboard and other nineteenth century chores. Immerse yourself in The Good Ol' Days with fun, food, games, crafts, and hands-on activities. Click HERE for more info on this exciting event.
