The Cave Creek Museum re-opens on October 1st after its usual summer break. Evelyn Johnson, Cave Creek Museum Executive Director, and volunteers have been hard at work readying exhibits and planning upcoming events. The Cave Creek Museum has been a steadfast supporter of the Desert Foothills Scenic Drive. The museum’s outdoor exhibits include a replica of the original entry sign that was posted on Scottsdale Road. The other entry sign, which was located on Cave Creek Road was destroyed by developers in the 1980s.
The original Scottsdale Road sign were installed by residents in 1964 to mark the southern end of the Scottsdale Road leg of the drive. The sign was located just north of the power line corridor on the east side of Scottsdale Road. In the mid-90s, the sign was donated to the Cave Creek Museum by Scottsdale’s Friends of the Scenic Drive at a ceremony attended by Scottsdale Mayor Herb Drinkwater and officials from Cave Creek and Carefree.
The following year, at the request of City of Scottsdale planning, the entry to the Scenic Drive was moved to the south of the power line corridor, to the intersection of Happy Valley Road. Friends and the City of Scottsdale erected a new entry monument on the east side of Scottsdale Road, just south of Happy Valley Road. The city said it would simplify planning and Friends were pleased that more desert would be showcased in the future.
When gusts of wind destroyed the original entry sign, Friends volunteer Horst Berkner created a replica of the wooden entry sign that was installed with other outdoor exhibits at the museum. This summer a museum volunteer gave the replica, pictured here< a new coat of shellac. Thank you.
Upcoming Events at Museum
History Dinner
Sep 15, 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The dinner, which will benefit the Cave Creek Museum and will be held at Harold’s Cave Creek Corral as a part of the 80th Anniversary events presented. Cost: $50.00 when purchased prior to September 10th. $55.00 when purchased after September 10th. Time: 4:30 p.m. start with happy hour from 4:30-5:30. Menu: Sit-down dinner – Choice of chicken or beef. Sides- vegetable, potato, salad, and iced tea or coffee (Cash Bar). Events of the evening include a panel of Cave Creek’s oldest residents sharing their memories of the town’s history, and more! Information and Tickets: (480) 488-2764 info@cavecreekmuseum.com
Smithsonian Museum Day
Sep 26, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Museum Day Live! is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian magazine in which participating museums across the country open their doors to anyone presenting a Museum Day Live! ticket… for free.
Cave Creek Museum is proud to be a participating museum. Museum Day Live! is scheduled to take place Saturday September 26th. So not only is admission free that day but visitors will also get a pre-season look at what’s new at the Museum.
Please follow these instructions to get your ticket.
To receive your free Museum Day Live! ticket for two people only, you will need to register for an account with Smithsonian.com. Once registered, you can request a ticket to one participating venue. The ticket will be available to download immediately up to the date of the event. You must print your ticket and present it to receive your free admission or have it accessible on your mobile device (pending museum participation).
As a gift for participating in Museum Day Live, you will receive the digital edition of Smithsonian magazine free for one year with no obligation, beginning with the October edition. You may opt out of receiving this edition at any time.
Click here to go to Smithsonian.com and begin the process.
Museum Re-opens (closed for summer)
October 1, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Museum Contact Information, Location, Hours
480-488-2764
info@cavecreekmuseum.com
www.cavecreekmuseum.org
Open October through May: Wed., 1:00 to 4:30pm, Thurs., 1:00 to 4:30 p.m., Fri., 10:00am to 4:30 p.m., Sat., 1:00 to 4:30pm, Sun., 1:00 to 4:30pm
Corner of Basin & Skyline off Cave Creek Rd (Map)
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