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MISSION

The mission of the Cornville Historical Society is to gather, preserve and share information about the history of the Cornville-Page Springs area from the time of pioneer settlement in the 1870's to the present.  The Society does research, keeps records, collects historical items, and sponsors educational activities relating to rural life in the historic Lower Oak Creek area. 

GOALS & OBJECTIVES

1.  GATHER:  Collect Historical Information

2.  PRESERVE:  Store Collections Safely

3.  SHARE:  Inform Community & Be Visible

4.  GAIN COMMUNITY SUPPORT:  Strengthen Organization

WHAT'S NEW?   

HOLIDAY EVENT DECEMBER 7 AT BUSICH FAMILY RANCH IN BRIDGEPORT

The Cornville Historical Society is pleased to announce its Annual Holiday Fundraiser Event at an area ranch, to be held this year at the Busich Family Ranch, 3985 E. Busich Lane in the Bridgeport area of Cottonwood.  The event will be from 1 to 3 pm, Sunday, December 7, 2025.   Drive east on 89A from Cottonwood to Zalesky Road, then south about one mile to Busich Lane.  Watch for event signs. 

The event is hosted by ranch owners Rob and Sarah Busich.  “The Story of the Busich Ranch” will be introduced by Don Godard, a well-known Cornville old-timer with a wealth of knowledge about area ranches.  Rob Busich will be the speaker.  The 45-acre Busich Ranch was established three generations ago and is the largest single-owned parcel remaining in the Bridgeport neighborhood.  The event is a great opportunity to enjoy a Sunday afternoon drive and learn about another historic ranch!

The program will be followed by the Society’s popular raffle of holiday gift baskets that feature gift certificates and themed items.  Refreshments will be served.  The event will be outdoors and seating is limited, so bring a lawn chair if you can.  In the event of rain, the event will move to Oak Creek School at 11490 E. Purple Sage Road, in Cornville.

Tickets may be reserved for $10 each and held for pickup at the event.  Reserve tickets no later than December 4 by contacting Karen Wilkens at 920-650-1702 or kewilkens500@gmail.com.  Send payment to Cornville Historical Society, PO Box 1200, Cornville 86325.  Tickets sold at the event will be $15 each.  All ticket-holders will receive 5 free raffle tickets.  More raffle tickets will be sold during the event for $1 each or six for $5.  See you there!