Arizona State Parks - Press Release

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 Partnerships.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Bilbrey at (602) 542-1996 or (602) 228-8518, pio at azstateparks.gov or Monica Enriquez at (602) 542-6997
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Fort Verde State Historic Park pays tribute to the Buffalo Soldiers on February 10 & 11

(Phoenix, Arizona – January 19, 2007) – Please join the Ninth and Tenth Cavalry Association, Troop E, Buffalo Soldiers, as they provide living history presentations at Fort Verde State Historic Park on Saturday, February 10 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, February 11 from 8 a.m. to noon.

They will be dressed in period replica uniforms and e quipment issued by the United States Army during the 1870’s Indian War period. Members of this troop have appeared in feature films, commercials, historical videos, parades and reenactments.

The first Buffalo Soldiers troop serving at Fort Verde was Troop I, 10th Cavalry of the Buffalo Soldiers. It was organized in 1866 and came to Fort Verde in 1885, following a distinguished record of military service during the Indian Wars of the Western frontier.

Fort Verde State Historic Park is located in downtown Camp Verde, Arizona. Take I-17 to Hwy 260 (east). Turn left on Main Street to 125 E. Holloman St. and go two blocks down on the right side (125 E. Hollamon Street).

Regular park entrance fees apply for the event. Park Entrance Fee is $2 per person for children and adults aged 14 & up. (There is no charge for children younger than 14 years of age). Arizona State Park Annual Pass is available for $45 (some restrictions apply) and Premium Annual Pass is sold for $100. Arizona State Parks offers a free Annual Pass to disabled veterans living in Arizona for those qualified at 100% disability. For more information about the event contact the rangers at (928) 567-3275.

For information about Arizona State Parks call (602) 542-4174 (outside of the Phoenix metro area call toll-free (800) 285-3703) or visit the website at www.azstateparks.com.

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10th Calvary-E Troop at Fort Verde State Historic Park
February 10 and 11, 2007

Saturday, February 10

8 a.m - 5 p.m. – Show of horsemanship
11 a.m. – Historical presentation

3 p.m. – Historical presentation

Sunday, February 11

8 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Show of horsemanship

12 p.m. – Historical presentation

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