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Second annual Old Dominion Days

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The museum volunteers are busy planning for the Second Annual Old Dominion Days, scheduled for Sept. 11 through 14.

Each day will feature special history presentations, demonstrations, workshops, tours, food and fun. 

Old Dominion Days Schedule of Events

Wednesday, Sept. 11

8 a.m. — Dutch Oven Breakfast

9 a.m. — Opening Ceremonies

4 p.m. — History Presentation

6 p.m. — Chuck Wagon Grub

6:30 p.m. — Music at the museum 

Thursday, Sept. 12

10 a.m. — Cheese Boat sale/luncheon 

6 p.m. — Antique Appraisals and Workshop

Friday, Sept. 13

8 a.m. — Dutch Oven Breakfast – Teacher Appreciation

9 a.m. — Workshop -Care n Cleaning-Dutch oven Cooking 

10 a.m. — Kids Day

4 p.m. — Mine Tour

5 p.m. — History Tour

6 p.m. — Steak Fry

6: 30 p.m. – Music at the Museum

Saturday, Sept. 14

10 a.m. – Mine tours

11 a.m. – History Tour

2 p.m. – Second Annual Tortilla Toss

3:30 p.m. – History Presentation

6 p.m. – The Copper Ball

Schedule is subject to change.

This past year the museum attracted 6,700 visitors. The visitors came from all over Arizona, many other states, and foreign countries.

Anyone can become a member of the Gila County Society. Membership fees for individuals, families and businesses all go towards the operation of the Museum. 

For more information on becoming a member contact the museum at 425-7385, or by stopping in. The museum is in old mine recue station, 1330 N. Broad Street, on The Old West Highway (60).