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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? 

APACHE MAID FUNDRAISER A BIG SUCCESS

The Society's Annual Holiday Fundraiser Event at the Apache Maid Ranch on December 3, was a real success.  A sold-out crowd of 120 attendees enjoyed the feature presentation "Ranching on the Apache Maid” presented by Don Godard, a long-time resident of Cornville with a  wealth of knowledge about the Ranch's history.  The Apache Maid Ranch was established in the 1880’s and spans over fifty miles eastward from its lower headquarters near Cornville to its upper headquarters beyond Apache Maid Mountain.  

 

Refreshments were served; and the program was followed by the Society’s popular raffle of gift baskets featuring gift certificates and themed items. 

 

The raffle brought in over $2,000 to help cover Cornville Historical Society projects.  THANK YOU everyone for your support!   

OLD POST OFFICE UPDATE  

 

Former Cornville Postmaster Patrick Shamrell has agreed to lead a Post Office Committee, that reports to the  Board of Directors.  Dan Derrick and Bob Snyder will assist Patrick.

 

Recently, items that have been stored in the Old Post Office have been moved to a storage unit at Mountain Vu Storage.  Interior carpentry is complete, but painting and upkeep are ongoing needs.  If you would like to volunteer a few hours to help, contact Patrick Shamrell at info@cornville-historical-society.org. 

 

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APACHE MAID FUNDRAISER A SUCCESS

 

OLD POST OFFICE UPDATE