Cave Creek – The historic Golden Reef Stamp Mill tramway features cabled ore carts that carry rock for crushing to the only operational stamp mill in Arizona. However, for more than a century, the tramway laid dormant on the side of a mountain where it was to come to life in Cave Creek’s Mining District. A team […]
Cave Creek Museum has named Kelley Francis as museum administrator. Her responsibilities include supporting the executive director and the museum’s programs and events. Francis, a native of Cave Creek, grew up in Cave Creek and has served in many different positions including involvement in the Veterans Heritage Project and working as a communication specialist for […]
Blacksmiths have an important role in history (and today) including serving as major partners to the mining industry. Today, blacksmithing is an integral part of the Arizona Gold Mining Experience (AGME) at Cave Creek Museum.According to blacksmith Paul Diefenderfer, who demonstrates blacksmithing for visitors and guests at AGME, blacksmithing grew in popularity once iron was […]
Cave Creek Museum and Kiwanis Family Fun DaysOn Sunday, March 12, 2023 from 9 AM-2 PM, the Cave Creek Museum will partner with Kiwanis Club of Carefree to present an Archaeology Fair at the museum. “Join local organizations from 10 AM-2 PM to learn about the archaeology of the Cave Creek area through informational booths and speaker presentations. Presenters include Scott Woods from 2-3 PM in the […]
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