WELCOME to  the Cornville Historical Society Website! 

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?   

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Annual Meeting March 29:

"CHS Celebrates Twenty Years”

The Annual Meeting will feature an Anniversary theme, as members gather to celebrate twenty years since their first meeting in 2005.  It will be held at the Verde Valley Fire Station, at 1120 South Page Springs Road, from 1 to 3 pm, Saturday, March 29, 2025.  The agenda will include a business meeting to hear annual progress & financial reports, approve a budget, & elect a board of directors for 2025-26. Board nominees needed.  Think about it!  

This year’s program will include a display of items showing the Society’s activities & progress since its founding.   Past officers & board members will be introduced & invited to reminisce about their experiences with the Society.  Refreshments will be served, with plenty of social time for conversation & sharing.     

Members please come!  This is your time to have a say on CHS planning and activities.  Bring neighbors & friends, too.  Everyone interested in area history is welcome! 

 Another Successful Fundraiser: 

“The Story of Windmill Ranch”

The Cornville Historical Society’s annual Holiday Fundraiser Event was held at Windmill Ranch on December 8.  It attracted over 120 attendees who came out on a beautiful Sunday afternoon to learn about another historic ranch.  This was the  seventh year that the popular fundraiser has been hosted at an area ranch.

The “Story of Windmill Ranch” was introduced by Don Godard, who is known  for his knowledge of local ranches.  Speakers were ranch owner & host Dustin Ross, who explained  current ranch operations; historian Clancy Sage from the Sedona Historical Society, who shared her work on the ranch’s history; and Beverly Miller, former owner of the Windmill, who came from Phoenix with family members to share her adventures and memories of her time on the ranch back in the mid-1900’s.  

A total of $1,700 was raised from the raffle of 21 gift baskets that featured holiday items, collectibles, gift certificates, and more.  Appreciation goes to all the contributors: Canyon Mesa Country Golf Club, Cornville Mercantile, Cove Mesa Vineyard, G’s Burgers, Javelina Leap Vineyards & Winery, Verde Valley Bakery & Crafts, Lorraine Ortega Salon, Mia’s Pet Spa, Star Bistro, Up the Creek Bistro & Wine Bar, Witch Creek Cidery, and CHS Board and Members, who assemble the baskets each year.  Attendees enjoyed refreshments while choosing their favorite baskets to win, helping to make the annual fundraiser a big success!

                                          THANK YOU TO ALL!