http://www.cavecreekmuseum.com
Phone: 480-488-2764
Address: Corner of Basin & Skyline off Cave Creek Rd
Email: info@cavecreekmuseum.com
Hours: October1, 2011 through May 27, 2012
Wensday - Sunday:1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Friday 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Closed Holidays
Phone: 480-488-2764
Address: Corner of Basin & Skyline off Cave Creek Rd
Email: info@cavecreekmuseum.com
Hours: October1, 2011 through May 27, 2012
Wensday - Sunday:1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Friday 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Closed Holidays
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Mission Statement
The mission of the Cave Creek Museum is to preserve the artifacts of the prehistory, culture and legacy of the Cave Creek/Carefree foothills area through education, research and interpretive exhibits.
Museum History At the base of Black Mountain, is a handsome southwest style building – the Cave Creek Museum. Its roots are embedded in the pioneer traditions of neighbor helping neighbor. Begun as an historical society in 1968 by a small group of volunteers, the Museum took form when land was donated by Frank and Hazel Wright, and the old Episcopal Church was relocated to that site. Donations and gifts of local historical significance poured in.
In April of 1970 the museum opened its doors for visitors. The Museum, a largely volunteer organization, represents the dedication and generosity from the people in Cave Creek & Carefree. It is a pleasure to present the pre-history and history of peoples living life in the north desert foothills.
SUMMARY OF COLLECTION
• The Museum’s interior exhibits can be found in four areas: Central Ansbaugh Auditorium, the Archaeology Wing, the Pioneer Wing and the “Mini-wing.”
• Exiting the building through the mini-wing, you will find outdoor exhibits that include ranch implements and other large tools, the gazebo, the first church of Cave Creek and the last known original Tubercular Cabin in Arizona, which is on the National Register of Historic Buildings.
• North of the front steps, find the miner’s arrastre, an authentic, recovered mill for crushing ore. At the front entry, explore the desert garden with plants identified.
• The Museum Store is conveniently located between the Ansbaugh Auditorium and the Archaeology Wing, offering unique Arizona gifts and an extensive selection of books that capture life in the Southwest.
Museum History At the base of Black Mountain, is a handsome southwest style building – the Cave Creek Museum. Its roots are embedded in the pioneer traditions of neighbor helping neighbor. Begun as an historical society in 1968 by a small group of volunteers, the Museum took form when land was donated by Frank and Hazel Wright, and the old Episcopal Church was relocated to that site. Donations and gifts of local historical significance poured in.
In April of 1970 the museum opened its doors for visitors. The Museum, a largely volunteer organization, represents the dedication and generosity from the people in Cave Creek & Carefree. It is a pleasure to present the pre-history and history of peoples living life in the north desert foothills.
SUMMARY OF COLLECTION
• The Museum’s interior exhibits can be found in four areas: Central Ansbaugh Auditorium, the Archaeology Wing, the Pioneer Wing and the “Mini-wing.”
• Exiting the building through the mini-wing, you will find outdoor exhibits that include ranch implements and other large tools, the gazebo, the first church of Cave Creek and the last known original Tubercular Cabin in Arizona, which is on the National Register of Historic Buildings.
• North of the front steps, find the miner’s arrastre, an authentic, recovered mill for crushing ore. At the front entry, explore the desert garden with plants identified.
• The Museum Store is conveniently located between the Ansbaugh Auditorium and the Archaeology Wing, offering unique Arizona gifts and an extensive selection of books that capture life in the Southwest.