Fort Verde State Historic Park

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Overview of Fort Verde State Historic Park- Facts,Trivia,and Historical Information : Experience life through the eyes of a frontier soldier at Fort Verde State Historic Park. The fort was a base for General Crooks U.S. Army scouts and soldiers in the 1870s and 1880s. From 1865 1891 Camp Lincoln, Camp Verde and Fort Verde were home to officers, doctors, families, enlisted men, and scouts. The park is the best-preserved example of an Indian Wars period fort in Arizona. Several of the original buildings still stand and living history programs are scheduled periodically, giving visitors a glimpse into Arizonas history. Today visitors can experience three historic house museums, all furnished in the 1880s period, that are listed on the National and State Register of Historic Places. The former Administration building houses the Visitor Center with interpretive exhibits, period artifacts from military life, and history on the Indian Scouts and Indian Wars era. The park offers picnic tables, restrooms, RV and tour bus parking, and is ADA Accessible. In 1863 the New Mexico territory was divided, creating the Arizona Territory. The new territorial Capitol was established at Prescott in 1864. As Anglo settlers entered the rich bottom lands near the Verde River at West Clear Creek, they came into conflict with the Tonto-Apache and Yavapai Indians who were already established in the area. Farms were raided by the Indians for crops and livestock. The settlers fought back bringing about an escalation of hostilities. In May 1865, the settlers demanded military protection.

Services,Activities,Amenities,Attractions in (Fort Verde State Historic Park): Visitor Center:The Visitor Center open from 8 am to 5 am daily. Closed Christmas day. The Visitor Center includes a book store and gift shop, displays, photographs and videos on Indian Scouts. Parking is available for buses and RVs. Living history programs can be provided for your group by calling in advance. School and tour groups are welcome. All facilities are handicap accessible. Museum & Exhibits:The former Military Headquarters building is now the main museum with artifacts, photos, videos, and interpretive exhibits and artifacts focused on the Indian Wars history and lives of those who lived and served at Fort Verde, including soldiers, Indian Scouts, settlers, doctors, and Native Americans.Three historic house museums remain on Officer's row: Commanding Officers Quarters, Bachelors' Quarters and the Doctors & Surgeons Quarters, all furnished in the 1880s period.

Contact Information:
Address:Fort Verde SHP, P.O. Box 397, Camp Verde, AZ 86322
Phone No:(928) 567-3275