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Winner of the 2015 Arizona Governor's Heritage Preservation Honor Award. Fort Verde is one of the best preserved examples of an Indian Wars period fort in Arizona. This original Military Headquarters is now a museum which contains artifacts, photos, videos, and interpretive exhibits focused on the history and lives of those who lived and served at Fort Verde: soldiers, Indian Scouts, settlers, doctors, and Native Americans. Three of the original homes along Officer's Row are still remaining and furnished with period artifacts.

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Susan R
1 contribution
Thanks to a dedicated Park Ranger
This could have been a boring experience for our 8 year old granddaughter, but Ranger (Shule?) saved the day. She took the time to explain the Jr Ranger program and help her get started on the questions. Afterwards she officially swore her in as a Jr Ranger. This little girl who was ready to go home prior to meeting the Ranger asked to go to another State Park. The Ranger made a huge great impression, I only wish I had gotten her name.
Visited October 2023
Traveled with family
Written October 13, 2023
Brenda H
2 contributions
Must do
Very interesting, and the staff and volunteers were amazing. Lots of interesting history and we even went back the same night for the annual candlelight tour. Highly recommend The day we went they were doing crafts and we made tussie mussies ( pictured below) free
Visited December 2023
Traveled with family
Written December 2, 2023
VanAnn M
8 contributions
Fort Verde makes it fun to go back to the Past!
The Fort Rangers, Jessica and Ben, were so friendly and gave us excellent information on life in the Frontier forts of the 1800's! We had a terrific experience with Ben Uribe. He went out of his way to show us the weaponry of the late 1800s. He demonstrated things we'd never known before about how difficult it was to load a rifle, carry it, and to fire even one bullet! Then he encouraged the three of us to dress up in the costumes which are provided for visitors. He took our photographs which we will treasure looking back on our trip to Arizon. Ben made this a memorable and fun experience! The buildings along the parade ground were decorated and furnished in the era of the 1860s and '70s. They were also festooned with Christmas decor and accompanying videos. All in all it was a fabulous experience going back in time and creating memories at Fort Verde Arizona.
Visited December 2023
Traveled with friends
Written December 23, 2023
froglag
Spokane, Washington1,613 contributions
Great place to stop and visit, to get some history of the area.
We spent the night in a local campground and in the morning we had time to visit Fort Verede state park. One of the volunteers was full of information about shared with us the history of the Fort and history of the area. We were able to do a walk through on our own spending as much time as we wanted. They have 2 of the original buildings available to walk through and see the furniture of the time. Very interesting.
Visited March 2024
Traveled with family
Written March 20, 2024
S A
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Don't miss out on this opportunity
Such a wonderful hidden gem. My family loved the whole experience from start to finish. The rangers, Sheila and Rick, really made the whole tour extra special! Will come again.
Visited June 2024
Traveled with family
Written June 4, 2024

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Lynette51

Santa Barbara, CA1,838 contributions

Lots of history

Mar 2021

Small park but with lots of history. Once you pay your fee you then go thru the museum area with all of the artifacts which if you read every placard it could easily take 1 hour or more. Outside are the different housing depending on the military rank. You go thru and experience what the housing conditions were with the rooms set up. Lots of parking.

Written March 29, 2021

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Andy5573

Palmyra, PA250 contributions

Certainly Worth A Visit

Jun 2021

Exhibits and displays in the museum are well done; watch the video before exiting the museum even though it is fairly long. Park rangers on duty were friendly and helpful. Structures that are remaining and preserved were interesting. Unless you have a background in military forts of that period, I suggest touring the museum before viewing the structuires and grounds.

Written July 11, 2021

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melodie fenton

Payson, AZ24 contributions

great museum, great employees

Nov 2020

My husband and I are museum freaks-we loved this museum. Great artifacts and history. After the museum (which you can easily spend 1 1/2 hours in), go outside to the forts officer quarters, filled with authentic antiques and set up just as they would have been in the past. VERY interesting, and thoughtfully done. Interesting tour-not necessarily for children.

Written May 11, 2021

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Wanderer769222

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A Great Time!

Oct 2020 • Family

We had a great time with our three kids ages 2,6 and 9. The kids loved seeing the buildings and the museum displays. The park ranger was amazing and was very knowledgeable. Our 9 year old is a history buff and was very intrigued with the Fort!

Written October 30, 2020

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Vivian Bisbee

Princeton, MA2 contributions

History comes slive

May 2022 • Friends

Ranger Ben gave our family reunion group of 18 an amazing tour of the Camp Verde military post. Our group was invited in early and shown the popular weapons of the time which we could touch. We then walked through a lovely museum which brought history alive by introducing us to the people who lived here. Our tour culminated with walking the grounds and seeing the homes and offices as they were furnished back in the day.

Written May 1, 2022

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FOVESS

We're so glad you made our park a stop during your reunion! Thank you for the review!

Written May 10, 2022

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Pam W

Louisville, KY70 contributions

Oldest army base in AZ

May 2022 • Couples

Interesting history of the area with preserved building from 1800-1900 when army assigned to protect settlers from Yavapai and Apache Indians in the area. Good exhibition inside main building of artifacts from base/fort including a short film about Indian Scouts that the Army used to find Geronimo. The park ranger was well informed and had some facts about the history that he told to us before we toured the Camp.

Written May 5, 2022

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FOVESS

Thank you for visiting and commenting!

Written May 10, 2022

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James W

Cave Creek, Arizona3 contributions

Excellent portrayal of history

Nov 2022

We visited Fort Verde State Historic Park on the first day of our 2 week stay in the Verde Valley. I have lived in Phoenix and Prescott most of my life. I was even conceived on Mingus Mountain. Camp Verde has usually been a place to pass through. This time my emphasis was on serious history and learning about background. We got to talk to two different rangers, both in the building and on the grounds. Both did a superb job of answering our questions and expanding our understandings. This is a splendid state park that effectively tells a critical part of Arizona's history. I was encouraged to read several narratives that were realistic when they might have been deceptive and evasive. I hope that the Legislature recognizes the crucial role this park plays in encouraging tourism and informing the citizens of the state.

Written January 4, 2023

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wardgarner

Castro Valley, CA613 contributions

Informative - Ranger makes a difference

Apr 2022

First recommendation. Take the time to talk with the Ranger in the Admin building. He is highly knowledgeable and will give you information that you would otherwise miss. You want to take your time walking through the museum. There are interesting artifacts, and there is a place where it lists the myths/fiction of how true fort life was versus what has been shown in films and tv westerns. For example, on film/tv, forts have large walls surrounding the fort. In reality, almost no fort was surrounded by a wall. In Arizona, there just were not that many trees, and what timber had to be use, was generally trekked in from long distances. The buildings eft standing are original and are interesting to walk through.

Written April 26, 2022

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FOVESS

Thank you for the visit and review!

Written April 27, 2022

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arizjudywrites

Phoenix, AZ31 contributions

Very few old forts are left.

Jun 2022

We locals are very proud to have our name of our town after the Fort Verde, which is still standing. Excellent visit. Interesting Guest museum with a "guard" there who will enthusiastly fill you in on all the interesting facts of the old fort. It's a must see for guests of the Verde Valley.

Written June 29, 2022

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Bobbie W

Bartlett, TN1 contribution

Great experience at Fort Verde State Park!

Apr 2022 • Friends

The park was almost closing when we arrived. The rangers went out of their way to make us feel comfortable and orient us to the grounds and museum, and kept the park open until we left. They were very friendly and we learned a lot about this wonderful little fort and its history from the 1800’s.

Written April 25, 2022

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FOVESS

Glad you stopped in to see us :-)

Written April 27, 2022

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