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# Empire Ranch Foundation

Preserving the Empire Ranch for Future Generations

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## Posts

- [News & Announcements](https://empireranchfoundation.org/news-announcements/)
- [Special Empire Ranch Buckle](https://empireranchfoundation.org/2026/06/special-empire-ranch-buckle/) - Pre-orders are open for our first-ever custom-made Empire Ranch Buckle to commemorate the ranch's 150th anniversary! Made of German silver, the buckles measure 4 1/2" x 3 1/2" and come in two styles. Your purchase of this limited edition buckle helps the Empire Ranch Foundation continue its mission to protect, preserve, and sustain the historic
- [Volunteer Days](https://empireranchfoundation.org/2025/12/volunteer-days/) - Dedicated volunteers have been key to preserving the historic Empire Ranch House and Headquarters. Please join us on Saturday, September 12, 2026. To volunteer, please submit a Volunteer Opportunities Form, and we will contact you with more details!
- [A Star Is Born (1976)](https://empireranchfoundation.org/2026/06/a-star-is-born-1976/) - Tickets are on sale now for the Empire Ranch benefit screening at the Loft Cinema in Tucson commemorating the 50th Anniversary of A Star is Born, starring Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson.
- [Fundraising Raffle](https://empireranchfoundation.org/2026/07/fundraising-raffle/) - Buy your Raffle tickets today for this beautiful print of the Historic Empire Ranch created by David Jácome. Tickets are $10 each. The drawing will be held at 12 PM during our 150th Anniversary Celebration on August 22, 2026.
- [150th Anniversary Celebration](https://empireranchfoundation.org/2026/06/150th-anniversary-celebration/) - Join us on Saturday, August 22, 2026 (9 am to 1 pm) for a special celebration of the history, significance, and endurance of the Empire Ranch.
- [150 Years of the Empire Ranch](https://empireranchfoundation.org/2025/12/150-years-of-the-empire-ranch/) - The January 2026 issue of Desert Leaf features an article by Steve Renzi on the 150th anniversary of the Empire Ranch.
- [Spring Trail Ride, March 28, 2026](https://empireranchfoundation.org/2026/03/spring-trail-ride-2/) - Almost 100 riders participated in the Empire Ranch Spring Trail Ride on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Such a wonderful way to experience the beauty of Las Cienegas National Conservation Area.
- [Empire Ranch Trail Run](https://empireranchfoundation.org/2025/11/empire-ranch-trail-run/) - More than 600 runners participated in the first-ever "Empire Ranch Run" on January 24, 2026. Produced as a joint partnership between the Empire Ranch Foundation, the Bureau of Land Management, and Run Tucson, the Empire Ranch Run included a 10k Trail Run, a 5k Run/Walk, and a 1 mile family-friendly walk/run.
- [Volunteer in our Gift Shop](https://empireranchfoundation.org/2026/01/volunteer-in-our-gift-shop/) - We seek volunteers to work at our Gift Shop at the historic Empire Ranch. Volunteers are needed for four hour shifts on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Responsibilities include stocking, organizing, and cleaning the Gift Shop; processing sales using an iPad and Square software; providing general information about the Empire
- [Christmas at the Empire Ranch](https://empireranchfoundation.org/2025/11/christmas-at-the-empire-ranch/) - Almost 400 visitors enjoyed a beautiful day filled with holiday activities at Christmas at the Empire Ranch.
- [Walter Vail Biography](https://empireranchfoundation.org/2025/11/walter-vail-biography/) - Walter Vail: Arizona and California Rancher is the story of Walter Vail, who founded the Empire Ranch in 1876 and later extended his ranching empire to Southern California. Published by the Empire Ranch Foundation and the Temecula Valley Historical Society the paperback version is now on sale ($25) in the Empire Ranch Foundation Gift Shop.
- [Cowboy Festival](https://empireranchfoundation.org/2025/08/cowboy-festival/) - Almost 1,500 participants enjoyed the 24th Annual Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival on November 1, 2025. Click on READ MORE to view the schedule of events.
- [Gift Shop Member Discount](https://empireranchfoundation.org/2025/02/gift-shop-member-discount/) - Did you know ERF active members receive a 10% discount at our gift shop? To join or renew your membership click on the READ MORE link below.
- [Tour the Cienega Watershed](https://empireranchfoundation.org/2023/04/tour-the-cienega-watershed/) - Take a free audio driving tour of the Cienega Watershed and learn about the social and cultural history, ecology, wildlife management, and conservation efforts in the watershed. Start by downloading the TravelStorys.Com App to your phone or other device. Open TravelStory and select “Tour the Cienega Watershed” to save the tour on your phone. Once

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- [Home](https://empireranchfoundation.org/) - The Empire Ranch Foundation protects, restores and sustains the Empire Ranch buildings and landscape as an outstanding western heritage and education center.
- [Sponsors](https://empireranchfoundation.org/sponsors-2/) - Thank You to Our Sponsors! The Empire Ranch Foundation was founded as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 1997 to “Protect, restore and sustain the Empire Ranch historical buildings and landscape as an outstanding western heritage and education center.” It is because of generous Sponsor and Corporate Donor support that we are able to share the story
- [Board & Staff](https://empireranchfoundation.org/about/board-and-staff/) - The Empire Ranch Foundation is managed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Board of DirectorsFaith Boice McCabe, President Rick Collins, Vice PresidentChristine Haaksma, TreasurerPam Perry, SecretaryKathie BennettDrew Bevan-ChurchSteve BoiceMarti ConroyWilliam DobiasLarry FisherEdward GainesMichelle GibbarGeorge Herget, Jr.Debby ShivelyTimothy Vail StaffKimberly PattersonAdministratoradmin@empireranchfoundation.org(888) 364-2829 Are you interested in serving on the Board?Do you want to help shape the future
- [History Chronology](https://empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/chronology/) - Establishment, 1876-1878 This chronology tells the story that led to the establishment of the Empire Ranch when Walter Lennox Vail (age 24) and Herbert R. Hislop (age 23) purchased a 160 acre homestead in Southeastern Arizona.The information recounted comes primarily from letters written by both partners during the formative years of the Empire Ranch.The Partners
- [150th Anniversary Food Truck Form](https://empireranchfoundation.org/ranch-events/historic-empire-ranch-150th-anniversary-celebration/150th-anniversary-food-truck-form/) - EVENT INFORMATION Thank you for being part of the Empire Ranch 150th Anniversary Celebration! The Empire Ranch Foundation reserves the right to refuse food truck applications deemed not suitable for the intended audience of the event. Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026 Time: 10 am to 2 pm (the event starts at 9 am). You can set
- [Historic Empire Ranch  150th Anniversary Celebration](https://empireranchfoundation.org/ranch-events/historic-empire-ranch-150th-anniversary-celebration/) - Celebrating Our History While Preserving Our FutureThe Empire Ranch was established 150 years ago on August 22, 1876. Join us for a special celebration of the history, significance, and endurance of the Empire Ranch plus plans for its continued preservation. Saturday, August 22, 20269 am to 1 pmSchedule of Events 9 am—Opening Presentation: Danger Road
- [Empire Ranch 150th Anniversary Demonstrator/Presenter](https://empireranchfoundation.org/ranch-events/historic-empire-ranch-150th-anniversary-celebration/empire-ranch-150th-anniversary-demonstrator-presenter/) - Empire Ranch 150th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, August 22, 2026Demonstrator/Presenter RegistrationWe hope you will join us and showcase your skill and expertise at the Empire Ranch’s 150th Anniversay on Saturday, August 22 from 10 am to 1 pm. We would love to have you as part of our event to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the
- [A Star is Born at The Loft Cinema](https://empireranchfoundation.org/ranch-events/a-star-is-born-1976/) - Join us in celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Historic Empire Ranch at the Loft Cinema in Tucson with a special screening commemorating the 50th Anniversary of A Star is Born, starring Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson and written by John Gregory Dunne and Joan Didion.Over 52 movies and television shows were filmed on or
- [Western Movie Showings](https://empireranchfoundation.org/ranch-events/western-movies-at-the-loft-cinema/) - Tickets are on sale now for a special showing of A Star is Born at the Loft Cinema in Tucson on September 27, 2026 (2-5 pm) to benefit the Empire Ranch Foundation! Click here to learn more… Outdoor Showings at the Empire RanchEach summer the Empire Ranch Foundation celebrates classic Western movies with outdoor showings
- [Explore Las Cienegas National Conservation Area](https://empireranchfoundation.org/visit/visiting-policies/) - For all general inquiries about Las Cienegas National Conservation Area (LCNCA) including group activities, permits or general land use, call Bureau of Land Management Tucson Field Office, (520) 258-7200, located at 3201 E. Universal Way, Tucson, AZ 85756. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm. Information is also provided on the BLM Las Cienegas NCA website. Frequently
- [Docent Training Program](https://empireranchfoundation.org/about/education/docent-training-program/) - Are you interested in learning more about the Empire Ranch and sharing your knowledge with visitors to the Empire Ranch? Then sign up to become an ERF docent. Docents conduct monthly Empire Ranch House tours that provide a general introduction to the history of the Empire Ranch, its buildings and its people. New docents are asked to
- [Preservation](https://empireranchfoundation.org/about/preservation/) - Preservation of the Empire Ranch House and other buildings is a primary mission of the Empire Ranch Foundation. Major stabilization repairs of the Ranch House and Stone Corral were completed in 2001/2002. Subsequent major projects have focused on stabilization and repair of the ranch headquarters’ historic Adobe Hay Barn and Ranch Hand’s House, the Ranch
- [National Day of the Cowboy](https://empireranchfoundation.org/ranch-events/national-day-of-the-cowboy/) - There will not be a National Day of the Cowboy celebration at the Empire Ranch in 2026. Please plan to join us on July 24, 2027 when we resume the event!Each July the Empire Ranch Foundation celebrates the National Day of the Cowboy (NDOC) at the historic Empire Ranch. It’s a fun family event. We
- [Christmas at the Empire Ranch](https://empireranchfoundation.org/ranch-events/christmas-at-the-ranch/) - On the second Saturday in December we enjoy welcoming guests to the festively decorated Empire Ranch House for a bit of holiday cheer and some fun shopping. Over 400 excited visitors attended 2025 Christmas at the Empire Ranch festivities. We welcome participation at Christmas at the Empire Ranch by vendors and non-profit organizations. Plan to Join Us
- [Christmas at the Ranch Food Truck Application](https://empireranchfoundation.org/ranch-events/christmas-at-the-ranch/christmas-at-the-ranch-food-truck-application/) - EVENT INFORMATION The 2026 Empire Ranch Christmas at the Ranch event welcomes guests to the festively decorated Empire Ranch House for a bit of holiday cheer and some fun shopping. Over 400 excited visitors attended 2025 Christmas at the Empire Ranch festivities. We welcome applications from food truck vendors able to provide full meals for
- [Cowboy Festival Vendor Application](https://empireranchfoundation.org/ranch-events/cowboy-festival/roundup-vendor-application/) - VENDOR INFORMATION The 2026 Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival is a wonderful Western Heritage Event held on the beautiful Empire Ranch! The Festival features western demonstrations of all kinds, family activities, music, food and fun for everyone! It is a free, family-oriented event that is open to the public. We will have 2000+ people visiting us! We welcome
- [Christmas at the Empire Ranch Vendor Application](https://empireranchfoundation.org/ranch-events/christmas-at-the-ranch/christmas-at-the-ranch-vendor-application/) - We welcome participation from vendors that provide western-oriented goods and services at the Christmas at the Empire Ranch event on Saturday, December 12, 2026. In 2025 over 400 individuals attended. Applications from political groups or political candidates are not accepted. The Empire Ranch Foundation reserves the right to refuse vendor applications deemed not suitable for
- [Christmas at the Empire Ranch Non-Profit Application](https://empireranchfoundation.org/ranch-events/christmas-at-the-ranch/christmas-at-the-ranch-non-profit-application/) - We welcome participation from non-profit organizations at the Christmas at the Empire Ranch event on Saturday, December 12, 2026. In 2025 over 400 individuals attended.To apply for non-profit booth space please complete and submit the form below by December 5, 2026.Questions? Email the ERF Administrator or call 888-364-2829. Christmas at the Empire Ranch Non-Profit Booth "*"
- [Cowboy Festival Food Truck Vendor Application](https://empireranchfoundation.org/ranch-events/cowboy-festival/food-truck-vendors/) - EVENT INFORMATIONThe 2026 Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival is a wonderful Western Heritage Event held on the beautiful Empire Ranch! The Festival features western demonstrations of all kinds, family activities, music, food and fun for everyone! It is a free, family-oriented event that is open to the public. We will have 2000+ people visiting us!We welcome applications from
- [Cowboy Festival Non-Profit Booth Application](https://empireranchfoundation.org/ranch-events/cowboy-festival/cowboy-festival-non-profit-booth-form/) - Please join us to showcase your cause at the 2026 Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival on Saturday, Nov 7, 2026, from 10am to 4pm. We welcome participation by non-profit organizations pursuing a common mission with the Empire Ranch Foundation: to preserve and interpret Arizona’s historic cultural and natural resources and/or provide support for ranching lifestyle/livestock. To
- [Cowboy Festival Author Application](https://empireranchfoundation.org/ranch-events/cowboy-festival/festival-author-form/) - Please join us and showcase your publications at the 2026 Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival, on Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 10am to 4pm. We would love to have you as part of our fabulous Western Heritage Event! Registration deadline is October 31st. For questions please email admin@empireranchfoundation.org or call (888) 364-2829. There is a $30
- [Spring Trail Ride](https://empireranchfoundation.org/ranch-events/spring-trail-ride/) - Ride With Us!!!!Each Spring the Empire Ranch Foundation sponsors a Trail Ride through the rolling hills and spectacular scenery of Las Cienegas National Conservation Area. Join us for an Authentic Western Experience like no other, benefiting the Empire Ranch Foundation.Join Us for the Spring Trail RideSaturday, March 28, 2026Our annual Spring Trail Ride features 2-hour
- [Cowboy Festival Demonstrators & Presenters](https://empireranchfoundation.org/ranch-events/cowboy-festival/cowboy-festival-demonstrators-presenters/) - Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival Saturday November 7, 2026 Demonstrator/Presenter Registration We hope you will join us and showcase your skill and expertise at the 2025 Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, from 10 am to 4 pm. We would love to have you as part of our fabulous Western Heritage event! Please
- [Empire Ranch Trail Run](https://empireranchfoundation.org/ranch-events/empire-ranch-trail-run/) - Run Tucson joined partner Empire Ranch Foundation and the Bureau of Land Management for the inaugural Empire Ranch Run. This event, held at the Historic Empire Ranch on Las Cienegas National Conservation Area on Saturday, January 24, 2026, featured a 5K, 10K, and family run. Over 600 runners participated and enjoyed the demonstrations/displays depicting ranch life
- [Youth Education](https://empireranchfoundation.org/ranch-events/youth-education-programs/) - Las Cienegas National Conservation Area (LCNCA) and the historic Empire Ranch Headquarters are ideal venues for youth education programs. The Empire Ranch Foundation, in collaboration with the Bureau of Land Management and other partners such as the Cienega Watershed Partnership offer a variety of youth educational experiences.For more information about youth education programs contact the
- [Volunteer Work Days](https://empireranchfoundation.org/ranch-events/volunteer-work-days/) - Dedicated volunteers have been key to preserving the historic Empire Ranch House and Headquarters. Volunteer Work Days for hands-on preservation activities at the ranch are held on the first Saturday of most months, generally between the hours of 8am and 12 noon, followed by lunch. Volunteers work on general upkeep and landscaping of the Empire
- [Cowboy Festival](https://empireranchfoundation.org/ranch-events/cowboy-festival/) - The Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival, held in November, is the Foundation’s annual public event celebrating Arizona’s Western history and culture. Previously called the Roundup & Open House (2000-2017) the Festival also showcases Bureau of Land Management and Empire Ranch Foundation’s efforts to preserve the Empire Ranch for future generations. Each year more than 3,000 visitors
- [Empire Ranch Trail Run Demonstrator/Presenter](https://empireranchfoundation.org/ranch-events/empire-ranch-trail-run/empire-ranch-trail-run-demonstrator-presenter/) - Empire Ranch Trail Run Saturday January 24 2026Demonstrator/Presenter RegistrationWe hope you will join us and showcase your skill and expertise at the 2026 Empire Ranch Trail Run on Saturday, January 24th, from 8 am to 2 pm. We would love to have you as part of our first event to celebrate the 150th anniversary of
- [2025 Cowboy Festival Program](https://empireranchfoundation.org/ranch-events/cowboy-festival/2025-cowboy-festival-program/) - 2025 Cowboy Festival Preliminary Program Updated November 1, 2025 ARENA DEMONSTRATIONS--Matt Griffin AKA DJ GATOR, MC Cienega High School NJROTC Presentation of Colors 10 am—Regi Basinger Horsemanship 11 am–Sonoita Royalty Presentation 11:15 am-–Kids Stick Horse Race 11:30 am--Tombstone Ghost Riders Mounted Shooting 12:15 pm– Sonoita Royalty Presentation 12:30 pm--Kids Stick Horse Races 1:15 pm–Regi Basinger
- [Become an ERF Sponsor](https://empireranchfoundation.org/involved/become-a-sponsor/) - Empire Ranch Foundation Sponsors play a vital role in advancing ERF’s mission: to protect, restore and sustain the Empire Ranch historical buildings and landscape as an outstanding western heritage education center.Sponsors are recognized on the ERF website, at ERF events, and receive invitations to and parking passes for all ERF events, depending on Sponsorship level.
- [Board Volunteer Time Reporting Form](https://empireranchfoundation.org/about/board-and-staff/board-volunteer-time-reporting-form/) - ERF Board Members: Please complete the form below on a monthly basis. If you need to add an additional entry under a category click on the plus sign next to the entry boxes. For example if you are reporting two shifts in the Gift Shop enter the information for your first date, click the plus
- [Donate Now](https://empireranchfoundation.org/involved/donate-now/) - The Empire Ranch Foundation welcomes your support!The Empire Ranch Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that was established in 1997. Acting in cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management, the purpose of the Foundation is to protect, restore and sustain the Empire Ranch historical buildings and landscape as an outstanding western heritage and education center.
- [Sponsorship Donation](https://empireranchfoundation.org/involved/donate-now/sponsorship-donation/) - We welcome your sponsorship of the Empire Ranch Foundation.Please complete the form below to make a secure online donation. If you prefer to mail your donation click here for a form you can print. ERF Sponsor Form "*" indicates required fields Δ Sponsorship Opportunities Platinum Level Sponsor — $5,000+ Gold Level Sponsor — $2,500+ Silver
- [Recognition & Awards](https://empireranchfoundation.org/about/awards/) - Since its founding in 1997, the Empire Ranch Foundation has been honored to be the recipient of numerous awards of recognition. Following is a complete listing of awards and recognitions. 2024 Southern Arizona Attractions Alliance – 2024 Richard (Rich) Fedele Award for Outstanding Excellence in the Support of the Southern Arizona Attractions Alliance (SAAA) awarded to
- [Newsletter Articles - Topic Index](https://empireranchfoundation.org/about/newsletter/article-topic-index/) - Articles are listed under topics in chronological order, most recent first. Click on the issue date reference to display the indicated ERF Newsletter (.pdf file; requires Adobe Reader). Page numbers are provided to aid locating articles within the issue.Empire Ranch Foundation | Events | Preservation & Restoration Adaptive Reuse Adaptive Reuse in Action, March 2020,
- [Newsletter](https://empireranchfoundation.org/about/newsletter/) - The Empire Ranch Foundation published a quarterly print newsletter with information about the Empire Ranch, its colorful history, and current activities. All issues are available by clicking on the links below. To find articles by topic, click on the button below. Newsletter Articles - Topic Index 2024 June (Vol. 25, Issue 2)March (Vol. 25, Issue 1) 2023
- [Volunteer](https://empireranchfoundation.org/involved/volunteer/) - Volunteer & Make a Difference! We invite you to become part of our great team of dedicated volunteers at the Empire Ranch! Volunteer with us and make a difference! If you are interested in volunteering, please complete and submit our Volunteer Opportunities Form below and we’ll contact you. For more information, contact the ERF Administrator,
- [Video Gallery](https://empireranchfoundation.org/about/video-gallery/) - Arizona's Empire Ranch: A Prominent Past and a Promising Future, 2024 Exploring the County Line: Empire Ranch Historic Empire Ranch: A Virtual Tour Historic Empire Ranch: We'll Be Back Empire Ranch - Cinema History, 2019 A Celebration of Western Culture at the Empire Ranch (2012) Video about Walter L. Vail, shown at his induction into
- [Non-Profit Partners & Friends](https://empireranchfoundation.org/about/friends/) - The Empire Ranch Foundation is pleased to partner and cooperate with non-profit organizations pursuing a common mission to preserve and interpret Arizona’s historic cultural and natural resources. Links to some of these organizations’ websites are provided below, for the convenience of users. Bureau of Land Management/Tucson Field Office Arizona Historical Society Cienega Watershed Partnership Colossal
- [Oral History & Archives](https://empireranchfoundation.org/about/oral-history-archives/) - The Foundation is actively gathering and organizing photos, oral histories and other documents relating to the Empire Ranch and the Foundation. Oral history interviews are conducted with individuals who lived and/or worked on the Empire Ranch or who have had significant involvement with the Empire Ranch. Click here to view summaries of the oral histories
- [Education](https://empireranchfoundation.org/about/education/) - Docent ToursDocent-led walking tours of the historic Empire Ranch House are held at 11 am on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. Reservations are required. Tours start at the Empire Ranch Visitor Contact Station and provide an introduction to the history of the Empire Ranch families and the buildings in which they worked
- [Outreach](https://empireranchfoundation.org/about/outreach/) - Special Events at the Empire RanchWith the assistance of ERF volunteers and BLM staff, the Foundation sponsors events to raise public awareness, funds and friends. Follow links below to view our current event calendar and further descriptions of our recurring special events.Spring Trail Ride – On the first Saturday in April, the Empire Ranch Foundation
- [Membership & Volunteering](https://empireranchfoundation.org/about/membership-and-volunteering/) - Members & Volunteers are essential to the Empire Ranch. The Empire Ranch Foundation funds its projects through the support of members, individuals and businesses, through public, corporate and foundation contributions and grants, and through proceeds from special fundraising activities. Volunteers are the principal staff for all our activities. Become a MemberIt takes time, funding and the
- [The Filming of Red River](https://empireranchfoundation.org/movies-2/the-filming-of-red-river/) - During the Boice family ownership of the Empire Ranch many Western movies were filmed at the Empire Ranch and nearby areas. One of the most iconic is Red River (1948) directed by Howard Hawks and starring John Wayne, Montgomery Clift, Joanne Dru, and Walter Brennan. Location work began in early September and was projected to
- [Movies Filmed at the Ranch](https://empireranchfoundation.org/movies-2/movies/) - Many well-known western movies and TV series were filmed on or near the Empire Ranch. They include (in alphabetical order): 3:10 to Yuma, Glenn Ford, Van Heflin (1957, Delmar Daves) A Star Is Born, Barbra Streisand, Kris Kristofferson (1976, Frank Pierson) Another Man, Another Chance, James Caan, Geneviève Bujold, Francis Huster (1977, Claude Lelouch) Bonanza, Lorne
- [Photo Gallery](https://empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/photo-gallery/)
- [Reading List](https://empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/articles-and-links/) - To learn more about the history of the Empire Ranch consult the print and web resources listed below. General History of the Empire Ranch The Empire Ranch — A Special Story. Empire Ranch Foundation News. May 2002, 3(2):4.An Englishman’s Arizona: The Ranching Letters of Herbert R. Hislop, 1876-1878 introduction by Bernard L. Fontana. Overland Press,
- [Oral Histories](https://empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/oral-histories/) - The Empire Ranch Foundation has an active oral history program designed to document the history of the Empire Ranch. Interviews are conducted with individuals who lived and/or worked on the Empire Ranch or who have had significant involvement with the Empire Ranch. If you have suggestions for additional interviews, please contact us through email or by
- [Buildings & Structures](https://empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/buildings-and-structures/) - Empire Ranch Headquarters The Empire Ranch Headquarters complex includes numerous buildings and structures. Many of the buildings are open for exploration by visitors.Read about the history of these structures below, with additional detail on the main Empire Ranch House.Click on the map on the left to see a larger version. Empire Ranch House The Empire
- [History Overview](https://empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/overview/) - The historic Empire Ranch has been a working cattle ranch for almost 150 years. Its rich history includes successive ownership by two prominent ranching families, two corporations, and finally by the federal government on behalf of the general public. Its history is briefly summarized below by ownership era. Vail Era (1876-1928) The Empire Ranch was
- [Area Attractions](https://empireranchfoundation.org/visit/attractions/) - The Sonoita, Elgin & Patagonia communities make up what is locally known as the “Mountain Empire.” Located in the heart of Arizona’s Wine Country at an elevation of 5,000 feet, the Sonoita plain is surrounded by breathtaking mountain ranges – the Santa Ritas, Whetstones, Huachucas, and Canelo Hills.Considered high desert grassland, Sonoita is extraordinarily beautiful
- [Explore Empire Ranch Headquarters](https://empireranchfoundation.org/visit/explore-empire-ranch-headquarters/) - Empire Ranch Headquarters features ten buildings/structures built between 1870 and mid-20th century. The centerpiece is the Empire Ranch House, is a 29-room adobe and wood frame building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This website contains more information about the History of the Ranch, and its Building & Structures.Most of the rooms of
- [Hours, Map & Directions](https://empireranchfoundation.org/visit/hours-map-directions/) - The Empire Ranch Headquarters is magnificently situated in the high Sonoran Desert and rolling grasslands of the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area (LCNCA), located just 50 miles southeast of Tucson, and 10 miles north of Sonoita.The Empire Ranch Headquarters buildings and outdoor areas are open daily to visitors from sunrise to sunset. The Visitor Contact
- [Docent-Led Tours](https://empireranchfoundation.org/ranch-events/docent-led-tours/) - Docent-led walking tours of the historic Empire Ranch House are held at 11:00 am on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. Tours start at the Empire Ranch Visitor Contact Station and provide an introduction to the history of the Empire Ranch families and the buildings in which they worked and lived. Tours are free,
- [Special Recreation Permits](https://empireranchfoundation.org/visit/visiting-policies/special-recreation-permits/) - Permits are generally not required to visit the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area. However, commercial, competitive, and large organized group events require a Special Recreation Permit. Permits are generally required if the group number is over 29, or if the activity needs BLM oversight or will have an impact to public lands and people. Below
- [Boice Family Ranching History, 1859-1928](https://empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/chronology/boice-family-ranching-history-1859-1928/) - Introducing Henry Stephen Boice The Boice family ranching legacy begins in New Mexico in 1859 with the birth of Henry Stephen Boice. His father, Stephen Boice, was a physician. “Young Boice started regular cowboying when he was 15 years old – at $15 a month.” He worked for the Creswell Young ranch, becoming its foreman
- [Cowboy Festival Music Performer Contact Form](https://empireranchfoundation.org/ranch-events/cowboy-festival/music-form/) - Music Performer Contact Form Thank you for agreeing to perform at the 2023 Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival on Saturday Nov. 1, 2025. Please complete and submit the form below to insure we have accurate contact information and photos we can use to publicize your appearance. A map and parking pass will be emailed to you
- [General Donation](https://empireranchfoundation.org/involved/donate-now/general-donation/) - We welcome donations in support of the Empire Ranch Foundation programs and services. You can specify a purpose for your donation in the box provided in the form below.
- [Docent Tour Reservation Form](https://empireranchfoundation.org/visit/explore-empire-ranch-headquarters/docent-tour-reservation-form/) - Free Docent-led Tours of the Empire Ranch Headquarters, sponsored by the Empire Ranch Foundation, are held at 11am on the second and fourth Saturday of every month. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station. Tours are free, and open to the public. Reservations are required for tours. Please complete and submit the form below to make
- [Movies](https://empireranchfoundation.org/movies-2/)
- [Gift Shop](https://empireranchfoundation.org/gift-shop/) - The Empire Ranch Foundation Gift Shop is located inside the Empire Ranch Visitor Contact Station. The Gift Shop is open:September – April Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 11 am to 3 pmMay – August Second and fourth Saturday, 11 am to 3 pmDuring special eventsItems for sale include Empire Ranch Foundation denim shirts, t-shirts and books,
- [Map & Directions](https://empireranchfoundation.org/contact/directions/) - From TucsonGo east on I-10 and exit at Route 83 (scenic highway)Proceed south on Route 83 approximately 18 miles to the paved gravel road on your left between mile post 40 and 39. Watch for brown Historic Empire Ranch sign on the right side of the highway.Turn east (left) onto paved road and follow for 3 miles to
- [Membership](https://empireranchfoundation.org/involved/donate-now/membership/) - Please support our important work by becoming a member. We have nine membership categories starting at $35 per year. Homesteader - $35 Total Wreck Miner - $50 Wrangler - $100 Vaquero - $250 Jefe - $500 Majordomo- $1,000 Patron- $2,500 Cattle Baron - $5,000 Territorial Governor - $10,000 The ERF membership is for one year.
- [Event Calendar](https://empireranchfoundation.org/ranch-events/calendar/) - CONTENTS
- [Banning Vail, 1909-1929](https://empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/chronology/banning-vail-1909-1929/) - Tom Turner Returns to the Empire Ranch - 1909 Tom Turner, who was the Empire Ranch foreman in the 1890s, returned as superintendent of the Empire Ranch in 1909. His wife, Mary, and four children, Earl, Verna, Jewel, and Stella, accompanied him. During this time period Bess Elliott was hired to teach the Empire Ranch
- [Volunteer and Make a Difference](https://empireranchfoundation.org/volunteer-and-make-a-difference/) - We invite you to become part of our great team of dedicated volunteers at the Empire Ranch! Volunteer with us and make a difference! If you are interested in volunteering, please follow the link below to submit our Volunteer Opportunities Form and we’ll contact you. For more information, contact the ERF Administrator, admin@empireranchfoundation.org.
- [Agents of Discovery](https://empireranchfoundation.org/visit/explore-empire-ranch-headquarters/agents-of-discovery/) - Kids can explore Historic Empire Ranch in an exciting new way by using Agents of Discovery, a learning game that can be downloaded for free and played on a mobile device. Agents of Discovery requires no WiFi or data connection while you’re out exploring. Once downloaded you can walk throughout Empire Ranch Headquarters to unlock location-based challenges and discover
- [Mission](https://empireranchfoundation.org/about/mission/) - In 1988 the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) acquired for public use and preservation the lands that now form Las Cienegas National Conservation Area (LCNCA), including the intact buildings and much of the land holdings of the historic Empire Ranch whose founding dates back to the 1870’s. In 1997, a group of private citizens
- [Frank & Mary Boice Family Ownership, 1951-1969](https://empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/chronology/frank-mary-boice-family-ownership-1951-1969/) - Frank Stephen Boice and John Boice Rubel Are Born - 1951 On March 7, 1951 Pancho and Sherry Boice welcomed the arrival of Frank Stephen Boice who was born in Pasadena, CA. He is called Steve.That same month Jack and Peggy Rubel became the parents of John Boice Rubel who was born at St. Mary’s
- [Join Our Email List](https://empireranchfoundation.org/involved/join-our-e-mail-list/) - By joining our Email List, you'll receive occasional E-News communications, providing the latest information about events and activities at the Empire Ranch. Please know that you can easily unsubscribe at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of the E-News email. Privacy Statement: We recognize the importance of protecting the privacy
- [Heritage Discovery Trail](https://empireranchfoundation.org/visit/explore-empire-ranch-headquarters/heritage-discovery-trail/) - The Heritage Discovery Trail is a half-mile interpreted walk at the north end of Empire Ranch Headquarters area along the main water source for headquarters - the Empire Gulch, a tributary of the Cienega Creek. The trailhead is marked by a gate adjacent to the public restrooms. The majestic cottonwood trees were first planted by
- [Chiricahua Ranches Company Ownership, 1928-1951](https://empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/chronology/chiricahua-ranches-company-ownership-1928-1951/) - Frank and Mary Boice Arrive at the Empire Ranch - 1929 Frank, Mary, Pancho and Bob Boice moved from the Onyx Ranch in Kern County, CA to the Empire Ranch. Mary Boice took photographs of their trip which included a stop for repairs of the starter on their auto.Photos at left: Series of Mary Boice
- [The Search for the Right Ranch (July 14-August 22, 1876)](https://empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/chronology/the-search-for-the-right-ranch-july-14-august-22-1876/) - After arriving in Tucson from Los Angeles on July 13, 1876 Walter Vail and Herbert Hislop began the search for the right ranch property on which to make their fortune. The tale told below comes mostly from Hislop’s letters published in An Englishman’s Arizona. The Ranching Letters of Herbert R. Hislop, 1876-1878. Tucson: Overland Press,
- [Vail, Hislop, and Harvey 1877-1878](https://empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/chronology/vail-hislop-and-harvey-1877-1878/) - Between 1877 and early 1878 the three partners, Walter Vail, Herbert Hislop, and John Harvey worked to find cattle for the Empire Ranch and improve the four-room structure that came with the ranch purchase. They also had to contend with the dangers of raiding Chiricahua Apache warriors, and neighborly competition for land and water resources.
- [Gulf American Corporation Ownership, 1970-1975](https://empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/chronology/gulf-american-corporation-ownership-1970-1975/) - Pancho Boice, President of ACGA - 1970 Pancho Boice was President of the Arizona Cattle Growers Association from 1970-1971. When Pancho stepped down from that office he noted in his outgoing speech: “Though we may often feel like the old timer did when asked if he’d seen many changes in his lifetime. His response was
- [Anamax Ownership, 1975-1988](https://empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/chronology/anamax-ownership-1975-1988/) - Anamax Plans for the Empire Ranch - 1975 Anamax was a partnership of Anaconda and Amax mining companies. Their primary interest in the Empire Ranch property was its water supply. “If Anamax develops the East Helvetia property, it will use water from the Empire to run the mine. Stott explained as he drove along a
- [Empire Ranch is Purchased and the Hard Work Begins (August-December 1876)](https://empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/chronology/empire-ranch-is-purchased-and-the-hard-work-begins-august-december-1876/) - After exploring three ranches in the Tucson vicinity Walter L. Vail and Herbert Hislop decided to purchase Fish’s ranch, which they begin to call the Empire Ranch. It is not clear who named the ranch. The partners begin the hard work of completing the 4-room adobe building, stocking the ranch, and expanding its land holdings.
- [Vail & Gates, 1888-1909](https://empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/chronology/vail-gates-1888-1907/) - 1888 Tax Assessment Two tax assessment forms were filed in 1888. One for the Empire Land & Cattle Company which declared over 3,400 acres of land, 8,360 cattle, 190 horses, 304 bulls, and 4 mules. The second one was for Vail & Vosburg’s Pantano Ranch that paid taxes on 2,280 acres of land, 2,300 cattle,
- [Empire Land & Cattle Company, 1883-1887](https://empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/chronology/empire-land-cattle-company-1883-1887/) - Empire Land and Cattle Company - 1883 In 1883 the Empire Land and Cattle Company was incorporated with Walter Vail owning most of the shares. Walter signed over to the corporation his holdings in the Empire and other recently acquired ranches. The 1884 Pima County Tax Assessment records indicate that the company owned over 2,000
- [Empire Ranch History](https://empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/)
- [Vail & Harvey, 1879-1882](https://empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/chronology/vail-harvey-1879-1882/) - Ned Joins the Partnership - May 1879 In May of 1879 Walter’s older brother, Edward Lang Vail, known as Ned, joined the Empire Ranch partnership. He had no ranching experience but quickly learned. The Empire Ranch herds were finally sufficiently developed for sale, and the Empire Ranch found a ready market in the town of
- [The Trip from Los Angeles to Tucson (July 5-13, 1876)](https://empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/chronology/the-trip-from-los-angeles-to-tucson-july-5-13-1876/) - On July 5, 1876 Walter Vail and Herbert Hislop began an arduous trip from Los Angeles to Tucson. The tale told below comes mostly from Hislop’s August 7, 1876 letter to his grandmother, published in An Englishman’s Arizona. The Ranching Letters of Herbert R. Hislop, 1876-1878. Tucson: Overland Press, 1965. Walter Vail had made the
- [The Partners Meet and Prepare to Travel to Arizona (June-July 4, 1876)](https://empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/chronology/the-partners-meet-and-prepare-to-travel-to-arizona-june-july-4-1876/) - 6/20/1876, Tucson, Arizona On June 20, 1876 William Wakefield transferred the title for his 160 acre homestead claim (NE part of Section 18 of Township 19S, Range 17E) to his brother-in-law, E. N. Fish for a fee of $500. In a few months this property would become the Empire Ranch.Virginia Flaccus, relates in her oral
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## Events

- [150th Anniversary Celebration](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/150th-anniversary-celebration/) - 150th Anniversary Celebration. 9 am to 1 pm. Click here to view the day's events.
- [A Star Is Born](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/a-star-is-born-2/) - A Star is Born movie showing at The Loft Cinema, 3233 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson. 2-5 pm.
- [ERF Board Meeting](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/erf-board-meeting-5-2026-01-16-2026-03-20-2026-05-15/) - ERF Board Meeting, 9-11 am. This will be a Zoom meeting only. All welcome! Call 888-364-2829 for more information or to attend by Zoom.
- [ERF Board Meeting](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/erf-board-meeting-5-2026-01-16-2026-03-20/) - ERF Board Meeting, 9-11 am. Zoom only meeting. All are welcome! Call 888-364-2829 for more information and to request the link to attend.
- [Spring Trail Ride](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/spring-trail-ride-copy/) - Spring Trail Ride. Rent a horse or bring your own. Click here for more information.
- [Cowboy Festival](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/cowboy-festival-5/) - Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival. 10 am to 4 pm. Click here for more information.
- [Christmas at the Empire Ranch](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/christmas-at-the-empire-ranch-4/) - Christmas at the Empire Ranch. 10 am to 2 pm. Click here for more information.
- [Cowboy Festival](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/cowboy-festival-4/) - Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival. 10 am to 4 pm. Celebrate Arizona’s Western history and culture. Click here for more information.
- [Cowboy Festival Take-Down](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/cowboy-festival-take-down-2/) - Cowboy Festival Take-Down Volunteer Day. 9 am to 1 pm. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station. Lunch provided.
- [Cowboy Festival Set-Up](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/cowboy-festival-set-up-4/) - Cowboy Festival Set-Up Volunteer Day. 8 am to 2 pm. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station. Breakfast and lunch provided.
- [Cowboy Festival Set-Up](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/cowboy-festival-set-up-3/) - Cowboy Festival Set-Up Volunteer Day. 8 am to 2 pm. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station. Breakfast and lunch provided.
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-6-2026-01-03-2026-02-07-2026-03-07-2026-04-04-2026-05-02-2026-06-06-2026-07-04-2026-08-01-2026-09-05-2026-10-03-2026-11-07/) - Volunteer Workday, 8 am to noon. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station. Breakfast and lunch provided.
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-6-2026-01-03-2026-02-07-2026-03-07-2026-04-04-2026-05-02-2026-06-06-2026-07-04-2026-08-01-2026-09-05/) - Volunteer Workday, 8 am to noon. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station. Breakfast and lunch provided.
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-6-2026-01-03-2026-02-07-2026-03-07-2026-04-04-2026-05-02-2026-06-06-2026-07-04/) - Volunteer Workday, 8 am to noon. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station. Breakfast and lunch provided.
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-6/) - Volunteer Workday, 8 am to noon. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station. Breakfast and lunch provided.
- [ERF Board Meeting](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/erf-board-meeting-5-2025-12-19/) - ERF Board Meeting, 9-11 am. Visitor Contact Station. All welcome! Call 888-364-2829 for more information.
- [ERF Board Meeting](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/erf-board-meeting-5-2026-02-20/) - ERF Board Meeting, 9-11 am. Visitor Contact Station. All welcome! Call 888-364-2829 for more information.
- [ERF Board Meeting](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/erf-board-meeting-5-2026-04-17/) - ERF Board Meeting, 9-11 am. Visitor Contact Station. All welcome! Call 888-364-2829 for more information.
- [ERF Board Meeting](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/erf-board-meeting-5-2026-06-19/) - ERF Board Meeting, 9-11 am. Visitor Contact Station. All welcome! Call 888-364-2829 for more information.
- [ERF Board Meeting](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/erf-board-meeting-5-2026-08-21/) - ERF Board Meeting, 9-11 am. Visitor Contact Station. All welcome! Call 888-364-2829 for more information.
- [ERF Board Meeting](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/erf-board-meeting-5-2026-10-16/) - ERF Board Meeting, 9-11 am. Visitor Contact Station. All welcome! Call 888-364-2829 for more information.
- [ERF Board Meeting](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/erf-board-meeting-5-2026-12-18/) - ERF Board Meeting, 9-11 am. Visitor Contact Station. All welcome! Call 888-364-2829 for more information.
- [ERF Board Meeting](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/erf-board-meeting-5-2026-01-16/) - ERF Board Meeting, 9-11 am. Visitor Contact Station. All welcome! Call 888-364-2829 for more information.
- [ERF Board Meeting](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/erf-board-meeting-5-2026-01-16-2026-03-20-2026-05-15-2026-07-17/) - ERF Board Meeting, 9-11 am. Visitor Contact Station. All welcome! Call 888-364-2829 for more information.
- [ERF Board Meeting](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/erf-board-meeting-5-2026-01-16-2026-03-20-2026-05-15-2026-07-17-2026-09-18/) - ERF Board Meeting, 9-11 am. Visitor Contact Station. All welcome! Call 888-364-2829 for more information.
- [ERF Board Meeting](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/erf-board-meeting-5-2026-01-16-2026-03-20-2026-05-15-2026-07-17-2026-09-18-2026-11-20/) - ERF Board Meeting, 9-11 am. Visitor Contact Station. All welcome! Call 888-364-2829 for more information.
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-6-2026-01-03/) - Volunteer Workday, 8 am to noon. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station. Breakfast and lunch provided.
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-6-2026-01-03-2026-02-07/) - Volunteer Workday, 8 am to noon. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station. Breakfast and lunch provided.
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-6-2026-01-03-2026-02-07-2026-03-07/) - Volunteer Workday, 8 am to noon. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station. Breakfast and lunch provided.
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-6-2026-01-03-2026-02-07-2026-03-07-2026-04-04-2026-05-02/) - Volunteer Workday, 8 am to noon. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station. Breakfast and lunch provided.
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-6-2026-01-03-2026-02-07-2026-03-07-2026-04-04-2026-05-02-2026-06-06/) - Volunteer Workday, 8 am to noon. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station. Breakfast and lunch provided.
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-6-2026-01-03-2026-02-07-2026-03-07-2026-04-04-2026-05-02-2026-06-06-2026-07-04-2026-08-01/) - Volunteer Workday, 8 am to noon. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station. Breakfast and lunch provided.
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-6-2026-01-03-2026-02-07-2026-03-07-2026-04-04-2026-05-02-2026-06-06-2026-07-04-2026-08-01-2026-09-05-2026-10-03/) - Volunteer Workday, 8 am to noon. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station. Breakfast and lunch provided.
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-6-2026-01-03-2026-02-07-2026-03-07-2026-04-04-2026-05-02-2026-06-06-2026-07-04-2026-08-01-2026-09-05-2026-10-03-2026-11-07-2026-12-05/) - Volunteer Workday, 8 am to noon. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station. Breakfast and lunch provided.
- [Christmas at the Empire Ranch](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/christmas-at-the-empire-ranch-3/) - Christmas at the Empire Ranch, 10 am to 2 pm. Click here for more information.
- [Docent Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-led-tour-3-2025-11-22/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-led-tour-3-2025-12-27-2026-01-24/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-led-tour-3-2025-12-27-2026-01-24-2026-02-28/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-led-tour-3-2025-12-27-2026-01-24-2026-02-28-2026-03-28/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-led-tour-3-2025-12-27-2026-01-24-2026-02-28-2026-03-28-2026-04-25/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-led-tour-3-2025-12-27-2026-01-24-2026-02-28-2026-03-28-2026-04-25-2026-05-23/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-led-tour-3-2025-12-27-2026-01-24-2026-02-28-2026-03-28-2026-04-25-2026-05-23-2026-06-27/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-led-tour-3-2025-12-27-2026-01-24-2026-02-28-2026-03-28-2026-04-25-2026-05-23-2026-06-27-2026-07-25/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-led-tour-3-2025-12-27-2026-01-24-2026-02-28-2026-03-28-2026-04-25-2026-05-23-2026-06-27-2026-07-25-2026-08-22-2026-09-26/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-led-tour-3-2025-12-27-2026-01-24-2026-02-28-2026-03-28-2026-04-25-2026-05-23-2026-06-27-2026-07-25-2026-08-22-2026-09-26-2026-10-24/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-led-tour-3-2025-12-27-2026-01-24-2026-02-28-2026-03-28-2026-04-25-2026-05-23-2026-06-27-2026-07-25-2026-08-22-2026-09-26-2026-10-24-2026-11-28/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-led-tour-2025-12-13/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-led-tour-2026-01-10/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-led-tour-2026-01-10-2026-02-14/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-led-tour-2026-01-10-2026-02-14-2026-03-14/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-led-tour-2026-01-10-2026-02-14-2026-03-14-2026-04-11/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-led-tour-2026-01-10-2026-02-14-2026-03-14-2026-04-11-2026-05-09/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-led-tour-2026-01-10-2026-02-14-2026-03-14-2026-04-11-2026-05-09-2026-06-13/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-led-tour-2026-01-10-2026-02-14-2026-03-14-2026-04-11-2026-05-09-2026-06-13-2026-07-11/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-led-tour-2026-01-10-2026-02-14-2026-03-14-2026-04-11-2026-05-09-2026-06-13-2026-07-11-2026-08-08/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-led-tour-2026-01-10-2026-02-14-2026-03-14-2026-04-11-2026-05-09-2026-06-13-2026-07-11-2026-08-08-2026-09-12/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-led-tour-2026-01-10-2026-02-14-2026-03-14-2026-04-11-2026-05-09-2026-06-13-2026-07-11-2026-08-08-2026-09-12-2026-10-10/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-led-tour-2026-01-10-2026-02-14-2026-03-14-2026-04-11-2026-05-09-2026-06-13-2026-07-11-2026-08-08-2026-09-12-2026-10-10-2026-11-14/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-led-tour-2026-01-10-2026-02-14-2026-03-14-2026-04-11-2026-05-09-2026-06-13-2026-07-11-2026-08-08-2026-09-12-2026-10-10-2026-11-14-2026-12-12/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Empire Ranch Trail Run](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/empire-ranch-trail-run/) - The Empire Ranch Trail Run will include a 10k Trail Run, a 5k Run/Walk, and a 1 mile family-friendly walk/run. Click here to learn more and register.
- [Cowboy Festival Steak Fry](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/cowboy-festival-steak-fry/) - Cowboy Festival Steak Fry, 4pm to 7 pm. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
- [ERF Board Meeting](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/erf-board-meeting-4-2025-08-15/) - ERF Board Meeting, 9-11 am. Visitor Contact Station. All welcome! Call 888-364-2829 for more information.
- [Monte Walsh](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/red-river/) - Outdoor showing of Monte Walsh (1970) directed by William A. Fraker and starring Lee Marvin, Jean Moreau, and Jack Palance. Sundown. Free. Bring your own seating, food & flashlights. Click here for more information.
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-5-2025-07-05/) - Volunteer Workday, 8 am to noon. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station. Breakfast and lunch provided.
- [A Star is Born](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/a-star-is-born/) - Outdoor showing of A Star is Born (1976) featuring Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson. Sundown. Free. Bring your own seating, food & flashlights. Click here for more information.
- [Cowboy Festival](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/cowboy-festival-3/) - Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival, 10 am to 4 pm. Click here for more information.
- [National Day of the Cowboy](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/national-day-of-the-cowboy-6/) - National Day of the Cowboy, 8am to 1 pm. Click here for more information.
- [Spring Trail Ride](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/12542/) - Spring Trail Ride. Rent a horse or bring your own. Click here for more information.
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-5-2025-01-04/) - Volunteer Workday, 8 am to noon. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station. Breakfast and lunch provided.
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-5-2025-02-01/) - Volunteer Workday, 8 am to noon. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station. Breakfast and lunch provided.
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-5-2025-03-01/) - Volunteer Workday, 8 am to noon. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station. Breakfast and lunch provided.
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-5-2025-05-03/) - Volunteer Workday, 8 am to noon. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station. Breakfast and lunch provided.
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-5-2025-06-07/) - Volunteer Workday, 8 am to noon. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station. Breakfast and lunch provided.
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-5-2025-09-06/) - Volunteer Workday, 8 am to noon. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station. Breakfast and lunch provided.
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-5-2025-10-04/) - Volunteer Workday, 8 am to noon. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station. Breakfast and lunch provided.
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-5-2025-12-06/) - Volunteer Workday, 8 am to noon. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station. Breakfast and lunch provided.
- [ERF Board Meeting](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/erf-board-meeting-4-2024-12-20/) - ERF Board Meeting, 9-11 am. Visitor Contact Station. All welcome! Call 888-364-2829 for more information.
- [ERF Board Meeting](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/erf-board-meeting-4-2025-02-21/) - ERF Board Meeting, 9-11 am. Visitor Contact Station. All welcome! Call 888-364-2829 for more information.
- [ERF Board Meeting](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/erf-board-meeting-4-2025-04-18/) - ERF Board Meeting, 9-11 am. Visitor Contact Station. All welcome! Call 888-364-2829 for more information.
- [ERF Board Meeting](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/erf-board-meeting-4-2025-06-20/) - ERF Board Meeting, 9-11 am. Visitor Contact Station. All welcome! Call 888-364-2829 for more information.
- [ERF Board Meeting](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/erf-board-meeting-4-2025-10-17/) - ERF Board Meeting, 9-11 am. Visitor Contact Station. All welcome! Call 888-364-2829 for more information.
- [ERF Board Meeting](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/erf-board-meeting-4-2025-12-19/) - ERF Board Meeting, 9-11 am. Visitor Contact Station. All welcome! Call 888-364-2829 for more information.
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-5/) - Volunteer Workday. 8 am to noon. Meet at the Visitor Contact Center for check-in, and a safety and assignment meeting. Breakfast and lunch provided. For more information and to register, call (888) 364-2829, or email admin@empireranchfoundation.org.
- [Movie Under the Stars](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/movie-under-the-stars-3/) - Movie Under the Stars, this showing of A Star Is Born has been CANCELLED (1976) please check back for future dates.
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-4-2024-07-06/) - Volunteer Workday. 8 am to noon. Meet at the Visitor Contact Center for check-in, and a safety and assignment meeting. Breakfast and lunch provided. For more information and to register, call (888) 364-2829, or email admin@empireranchfoundation.org.
- [Movie Under the Stars](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/movie-under-the-stars-2/) - Movie Under the Stars, sundown. Free showing of Ulzana's Raid starring Burt Lancaster, Bruce Davison, Jorge Luke, and Joaquín Martínez . Click here for more information.
- [Alan Nyiri Photography](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/alan-nyiri-photography-2/) - Alan Nyiri Photography Exhibit, 11 am to 3 pm. View images of the historic Empire Ranch buildings and the LCNCA landscape taken by BLM Artist in Residence, Alan Nyiri. Meet Alan and view a multimedia exhibit of his photography. Empire Ranch Gift Shop.
- [Alan Nyiri Photography](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/alan-nyiri-photography/) - Alan Nyiri Photography Exhibit, Friday, Saturday and Sundays, 11 am to 3 pm. View images of the historic Empire Ranch buildings and the LCNCA landscape taken by BLM Artist in Residence. Empire Ranch Gift Shop.
- [Christmas at the Empire Ranch](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/christmas-at-the-empire-ranch-2/) - Christmas at the Empire Ranch, 10 am to 2 pm. Visit the festively decorated Empire Ranch House for a bit of holiday cheer and some fun shopping. Click here for more information.
- [Spring Trail Ride](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-4-2024-04-06/) - Spring Trail Ride. 8 am to 2 pm . Ride through the rolling hills and spectacular scenery of Las Cienegas National Conservation Area. Click here for more information.
- [Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/empire-ranch-cowboy-festival-7/) - Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival, 10am to 4pm. Celebrating Arizona’s Western history and culture at the historic Empire Ranch Headquarters. Click here for more information.
- [Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/empire-ranch-cowboy-festival-6/) - Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival, 10am to 4pm. Celebrating Arizona’s Western history and culture at the historic Empire Ranch Headquarters. Click here for more information.
- [National Day of the Cowboy](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/national-day-of-the-cowboy-5/) - National Day of the Cowboy, 8 am to 1 pm. Free, fun family event. Click here for more information.
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-4-2024-02-03/) - Volunteer Workday. 8 am to noon. Meet at the Visitor Contact Center for check-in, and a safety and assignment meeting. Breakfast and lunch provided. For more information and to register, call (888) 364-2829, or email admin@empireranchfoundation.org.
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-4-2024-03-02/) - Volunteer Workday. 8 am to noon. Meet at the Visitor Contact Center for check-in, and a safety and assignment meeting. Breakfast and lunch provided. For more information and to register, call (888) 364-2829, or email admin@empireranchfoundation.org.
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-4-2024-05-04/) - Volunteer Workday. 8 am to noon. Meet at the Visitor Contact Center for check-in, and a safety and assignment meeting. Breakfast and lunch provided. For more information and to register, call (888) 364-2829, or email admin@empireranchfoundation.org.
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-4-2024-06-01/) - Volunteer Workday. 8 am to noon. Meet at the Visitor Contact Center for check-in, and a safety and assignment meeting. Breakfast and lunch provided. For more information and to register, call (888) 364-2829, or email admin@empireranchfoundation.org.
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-4-2024-08-03/) - Volunteer Workday. 8 am to noon. Meet at the Visitor Contact Center for check-in, and a safety and assignment meeting. Breakfast and lunch provided. For more information and to register, call (888) 364-2829, or email admin@empireranchfoundation.org.
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-4-2024-09-07/) - Volunteer Workday. 8 am to noon. Meet at the Visitor Contact Center for check-in, and a safety and assignment meeting. Breakfast and lunch provided. For more information and to register, call (888) 364-2829, or email admin@empireranchfoundation.org.
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-4-2024-10-05/) - Volunteer Workday. 8 am to noon. Meet at the Visitor Contact Center for check-in, and a safety and assignment meeting. Breakfast and lunch provided. For more information and to register, call (888) 364-2829, or email admin@empireranchfoundation.org.
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-4-2024-12-07/) - Volunteer Workday. 8 am to noon. Meet at the Visitor Contact Center for check-in, and a safety and assignment meeting. Breakfast and lunch provided. For more information and to register, call (888) 364-2829, or email admin@empireranchfoundation.org.
- [Docent Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-led-tour-2-2024-01-27/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-led-tour-2-2024-02-24/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-led-tour-2-2024-03-23/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-led-tour-2-2024-04-27/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-led-tour-2-2024-05-25/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-led-tour-2-2024-06-22/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-led-tour-2-2024-07-27/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-led-tour-2-2024-08-24/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-led-tour-2-2024-09-28/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-led-tour-2-2024-10-26/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-led-tour-2-2024-11-23/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [ERF Board Meeting](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/erf-board-meeting-3-2022-12-16/) - ERF Board Meeting, 9-11 am. All welcome! Call 888-364-2829 for location.
- [ERF Board Meeting](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/erf-board-meeting-3-2023-02-17/) - ERF Board Meeting, 9-11 am. All welcome! Call 888-364-2829 for location.
- [ERF Board Meeting](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/erf-board-meeting-3-2023-04-21/) - ERF Board Meeting, 9-11 am. All welcome! Call 888-364-2829 for location.
- [ERF Board Meeting](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/erf-board-meeting-3-2023-06-16/) - ERF Board Meeting, 9-11 am. All welcome! Call 888-364-2829 for location.
- [ERF Board Meeting](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/erf-board-meeting-3-2023-08-18/) - ERF Board Meeting, 9-11 am. All welcome! Call 888-364-2829 for location.
- [ERF Board Meeting](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/erf-board-meeting-3-2023-10-20/) - ERF Board Meeting, 9-11 am. All welcome! Call 888-364-2829 for location.
- [ERF Board Meeting](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/erf-board-meeting-3-2023-12-15/) - ERF Board Meeting, 9-11 am. All welcome! Call 888-364-2829 for location.
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-3-2023-09-02/) - Volunteer Work Day, 8am to 12pm, To volunteer call 888-364-2829 or email admin@empireranchfoundation.org
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-3-2023-07-01/) - Volunteer Work Day, 8am to 12pm, To volunteer call 888-364-2829 or email admin@empireranchfoundation.org
- [Night of the Lepus](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/night-of-the-lepus/) - Movie Under the Stars: Night of the Lepus, 7 p.m. Free; parking donation requested. Bring your own seating, food & flashlights. Click here for more information.
- [Gunman's Walk](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/gunmans-walk/) - Movie Under the Stars: Gunman's Walk, 7 p.m. Free; parking donation requested. Bring your own seating, food & flashlights. Click here for more information.
- [Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/empire-ranch-cowboy-festival-5/) - Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival. 10 am to 4 pm. Click here for more information.
- [Christmas at the Empire Ranch](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/christmas-at-the-empire-ranch/) - Christmas at the Empire Ranch. 10 am to 2 pm. Click here for more information.
- [Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/empire-ranch-cowboy-festival/) - Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival. 10 am to 4 pm. Click here for more information
- [National Day of the Cowboy](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/national-day-of-the-cowboy/) - National Day of the Cowboy. 9 am to 1 pm. Click here for more information.
- [Spring Trail Ride](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/spring-trail-ride-2/) - Spring Trail Ride. 9 am to 5 pm. Click here for more information
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-3-2022-12-03/) - Volunteer Work Day, 8am to 12pm, To volunteer call 888-364-2829 or email admin@empireranchfoundation.org
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-3-2023-01-07/) - Volunteer Work Day, 8am to 12pm, To volunteer call 888-364-2829 or email admin@empireranchfoundation.org
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-3-2023-02-04/) - Volunteer Work Day, 8am to 12pm, To volunteer call 888-364-2829 or email admin@empireranchfoundation.org
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-3-2023-03-04/) - Volunteer Work Day, 8am to 12pm, To volunteer call 888-364-2829 or email admin@empireranchfoundation.org
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-3-2023-05-06/) - Volunteer Work Day, 8am to 12pm, To volunteer call 888-364-2829 or email admin@empireranchfoundation.org
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-3-2023-06-03/) - Volunteer Work Day, 8am to 12pm, To volunteer call 888-364-2829 or email admin@empireranchfoundation.org
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-3-2023-08-05/) - Volunteer Work Day, 8am to 12pm, To volunteer call 888-364-2829 or email admin@empireranchfoundation.org
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-3-2023-10-07/) - Volunteer Work Day, 8am to 12pm, To volunteer call 888-364-2829 or email admin@empireranchfoundation.org
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-3-2023-12-02/) - Volunteer Work Day, 8am to 12pm, To volunteer call 888-364-2829 or email admin@empireranchfoundation.org
- [Docent Tours](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-tours-2-2022-09-24/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Tours](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-tours-2-2022-10-22/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Tours](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-tours-2-2022-11-26/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Tours](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-tours-2-2022-12-24/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Tours](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-tours-2-2023-01-28/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Tours](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-tours-2-2023-02-25/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Tours](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-tours-2-2023-03-25/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Tours](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-tours-2-2023-04-22/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Tours](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-tours-2-2023-05-27/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Tours](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-tours-2-2023-06-24/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Tours](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-tours-2-2023-07-22/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Tours](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-tours-2-2023-08-26/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Tours](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-tours-2-2023-09-23/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Tours](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-tours-2-2023-10-28/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Tours](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-tours-2-2023-11-25/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Tours](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-tours-2022-10-08/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Free. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Tours](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-tours-2022-11-12/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Free. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Tours](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-tours-2022-12-10/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Free. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Tours](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-tours-2023-01-14/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Free. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Tours](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-tours-2023-02-11/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Free. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Tours](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-tours-2023-03-11/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Free. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Tours](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-tours-2023-04-08/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Free. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Tours](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-tours-2023-05-13/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Free. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Tours](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-tours-2023-06-10/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Free. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Tours](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-tours-2023-07-08/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Free. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Tours](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-tours-2023-08-12/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Free. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Tours](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-tours-2023-09-09/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Free. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Tours](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-tours-2023-10-14/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Free. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Tours](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-tours-2023-11-11/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Free. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Tours](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-tours-2023-12-09/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Free. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday/) - National Public Lands Day Volunteer Workday, 8 a.m. to noon. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Cowboy Festival Take Down](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/cowboy-festival-take-down/) - Cowboy Festival Take Down, Volunteers NEEDED! 10-3pm, Click here to volunteer.
- [Cowboy Festival Set Up](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/cowboy-festival-set-up-2/) - Cowboy Festival Set Up, Volunteers NEEDED! 8-3pm.Click here to volunteer.
- [Cowboy Festival Set Up](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/cowboy-festival-set-up/) - Cowboy Festival Set Up, Volunteers NEEDED! 8-3pm. Click here to volunteer.
- [Gunfight at the OK Corral](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/gunfight-at-the-ok-corral/) - Western Movie at the Loft Cinema. Gunfight at the OK Corral. 2pm. Showing at the Loft Cinema, 3233 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ Click here for more information.
- [Christmas at the Ranch](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/christmas-at-the-ranch/) - Christmas at the Empire Ranch, 10 am-2 pm. Click here for more information.
- [Cowboy Festival](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/cowboy-festival-2/) - 21st Annual Cowboy Festival, 10 am to 4 pm. Free family-friendly event. Enjoy Western heritage demonstrations, arena and livestock exhibits, cowboy cooking and Western entertainment. Click here for more information.
- [Cowboy Festival](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/cowboy-festival/) - 21st Annual Cowboy Festival, 10 am to 4 pm. Free family-friendly event. Enjoy Western heritage demonstrations, arena and livestock exhibits, cowboy cooking and Western entertainment. Click here for more information.
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-2-2022-07-02/) - Volunteer Workday. 8am to noon. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [National Day of the Cowboy](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/national-day-of-the-cowboy-2/) - National Day of the Cowboy Celebration. 8 a.m. to noon. Free family friendly event. Click here for more information.
- [Last Train from Gun Hill](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/last-train-from-gun-hill/) - Last Train from Gun Hill. 8 pm. Outdoor showing of the 1959 classic movie, starring Kirk Douglas and Anthony Quinn. Free. Bring your own seating. Click here for more information.
- [Remembering Gerald Korte](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/remembering-gerald-korte/) - Remembering Gerald Korte. 10 am. All welcome! Click here to RSVP.
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-2-2021-12-04/) - Volunteer Workday. 8am to noon. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-2-2022-01-08/) - Volunteer Workday. 8am to noon. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-2-2022-02-05/) - Volunteer Workday. 8am to noon. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-2-2022-03-05/) - Volunteer Workday. 8am to noon. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-2-2022-05-07/) - Volunteer Workday. 8am to noon. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-2-2022-08-06/) - Volunteer Workday. 8am to noon. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-2-2022-09-03/) - Volunteer Workday. 8am to noon. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-2-2022-10-01/) - Volunteer Workday. 8am to noon. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [ERF Docent Training Class](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/erf-docent-training-class/) - ERF Docent Training Class. 9 am to 2:30 pm. Click here to register for the class.
- [Spring Trail Ride](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/spring-trail-ride/) - Spring Trail Ride. 9am to 2pm. Empire Ranch Headquarters. Click here for more information.
- [Christmas at the Empire Ranch](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/christmas-at-the-ranch-4/) - Christmas at the Empire Ranch. 10am to 2pm. Empire Ranch Headquarters
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-4/) - Volunteer Workday. 8am to noon. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/empire-ranch-cowboy-festival-4/) - Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival. 10am to 4pm. Enjoy Western heritage demonstrations, arena and livestock exhibits, cowboy cooking and Western entertainment. Empire Ranch Headquarters.
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-3/) - Volunteer Workday. 8am to noon. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Festival Take Down](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/festival-take-down/) - Cowboy Festival Take Down, 8-3pm. Volunteers NEEDED! To volunteer call 888-364-2829.
- [Cowboy Festival Set Up](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/cowboy-festival-set-up-2021-11-04/) - Cowboy Festival Set Up, 8-3pm. Volunteers NEEDED! To volunteer call 888-364-2829.
- [Cowboy Festival Set Up](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/cowboy-festival-set-up-2021-11-05/) - Cowboy Festival Set Up, 8-3pm. Volunteers NEEDED! To volunteer call 888-364-2829.
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-2021-08-07/) - Volunteer Workday. 8am to noon. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-2021-10-02/) - Volunteer Workday. 8am to noon. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
- [Docent Tours](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-tours-3-2021-08-14/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Free. Reservation required by 5 pm the Friday before the tour. Click here to make a reservation
- [Docent Tours](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-tours-3-2021-08-28/) - Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Free. Reservation required by 5 pm the Friday before the tour. Click here to make a reservation
- [Volunteer Workday](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-workday-2/) - Volunteer Workday. 8 am to noon. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station. Lunch provided
- [National Day of the Cowboy](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/national-day-of-the-cowboy-4/) - National Day of the Cowboy. 8am to noon. FREE Family Event. Demonstrations, Presentations, Ranch Tours. Empire Ranch Headquarters.
- [Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/empire-ranch-cowboy-festival-3/) - Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival. 10am to 4pm. Enjoy Western heritage demonstrations, arena and livestock exhibits, cowboy cooking and Western entertainment. Empire Ranch Headquarters.
- [ERF Board Meeting](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/erf-board-meeting-2-2020-04-17/) - ERF Board Meeting, 9am to noon. All welcome! Call 888-364-2829 for location.
- [ERF Board Meeting](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/erf-board-meeting-2-2020-06-19/) - ERF Board Meeting, 9am to noon. All welcome! Call 888-364-2829 for location.
- [ERF Board Meeting](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/erf-board-meeting-2-2020-08-21/) - ERF Board Meeting, 9am to noon. All welcome! Call 888-364-2829 for location.
- [ERF Board Meeting](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/erf-board-meeting-2-2020-10-16/) - ERF Board Meeting, 9am to noon. All welcome! Call 888-364-2829 for location.
- [ERF Board Meeting](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/erf-board-meeting-2-2020-12-18/) - ERF Board Meeting, 9am to noon. All welcome! Call 888-364-2829 for location.
- [ERF Board Meeting](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/erf-board-meeting-2-2021-02-19/) - ERF Board Meeting, 9am to noon. All welcome! Call 888-364-2829 for location.
- [ERF Board Meeting](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/erf-board-meeting-2-2021-04-16/) - ERF Board Meeting, 9am to noon. All welcome! Call 888-364-2829 for location.
- [ERF Board Meeting](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/erf-board-meeting-2-2021-06-18/) - ERF Board Meeting, 9am to noon. All welcome! Call 888-364-2829 for location.
- [ERF Board Meeting](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/erf-board-meeting-2-2021-08-20/) - ERF Board Meeting, 9am to noon. All welcome! Call 888-364-2829 for location.
- [ERF Board Meeting](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/erf-board-meeting-2-2021-10-15/) - ERF Board Meeting, 9am to noon. All welcome! Call 888-364-2829 for location.
- [ERF Board Meeting](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/erf-board-meeting-2-2021-12-17/) - ERF Board Meeting, 9am to noon. All welcome! Call 888-364-2829 for location.
- [Docent-Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/monthly-docent-led-tours-2020-12-12/) - Docent-Led Tour of the Empire Ranch Headquarters, 11am-12:00pm. Free, open to all, no reservations required. Meet at the Visitor Contact Center on the west side of the main Ranch House. Canceled
- [Christmas at the Ranch](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/christmas-at-the-ranch-3/) - Christmas at the Ranch. 10 am to 2 pm. . Visit the festively decorated Empire Ranch House for a bit of holiday cheer and some fun shopping. Click here to view the 2019 program. For more information call 888-364-2829. Canceled
- [Volunteer Day](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-day-2020-12-05/) - Empire Ranch Volunteer Workday. 8 am to noon. Please register in advance by phone (888) 364-2829, or email admin@empireranchfoundation.org. Canceled
- [Docent-Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/monthly-docent-let-tours-2020-11-28/) - Docent-Led Tour of the Empire Ranch Headquarters, 11am-12:00pm. Free, open to all, no reservations required. Meet at the Empire Ranch Visitor Contact Center on the west side of the main Ranch House. Cancelled.
- [Docent-Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/monthly-docent-led-tours-2020-11-14/) - Docent-Led Tour of the Empire Ranch Headquarters, 11am-12:00pm. Free, open to all, no reservations required. Meet at the Visitor Contact Center on the west side of the main Ranch House. Cancelled.
- [Docent-Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/monthly-docent-let-tours-2020-10-24/) - Docent-Led Tour of the Empire Ranch Headquarters, 11am-12:00pm. Free, open to all, no reservations required. Meet at the Empire Ranch Visitor Contact Center on the west side of the main Ranch House. Canceled
- [Docent-Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/monthly-docent-led-tours-2020-10-10/) - Docent-Led Tour of the Empire Ranch Headquarters, 11am-12:00pm. Free, open to all, no reservations required. Meet at the Visitor Contact Center on the west side of the main Ranch House. Canceled
- [Docent-Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/monthly-docent-let-tours-2020-09-26/) - Docent-Led Tour of the Empire Ranch Headquarters, 11am-12:00pm. Free, open to all, no reservations required. Meet at the Empire Ranch Visitor Contact Center on the west side of the main Ranch House. Cancelled.
- [Docent-Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/monthly-docent-led-tours-2020-09-12/) - Docent-Led Tour of the Empire Ranch Headquarters, 11am-12:00pm. Free, open to all, no reservations required. Meet at the Visitor Contact Center on the west side of the main Ranch House. Cancelled.
- [Volunteer Day](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-day-2020-09-05/) - Empire Ranch Volunteer Workday. 8 am to noon. Please register in advance by phone (888) 364-2829, or email admin@empireranchfoundation.org. Cancelled
- [Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival--Cancelled](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/empire-ranch-cowboy-festival-2/) - Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival. 10 am to 4 pm. A Western experience for the whole family. Click here to view the 2019 program. For more information call 888-364-2829. Cancelled
- [Docent-Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/monthly-docent-let-tours-2020-08-22/) - Docent-Led Tour of the Empire Ranch Headquarters, 11am-12:00pm. Free, open to all, reservations required by 5 pm the Friday before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Meet at the Visitor Contact Center on the west side of the main Ranch House. Cancelled
- [Docent-Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/monthly-docent-led-tours-2020-08-08/) - Docent-Led Tour of the Empire Ranch Headquarters, 11am-12:00pm. Free, open to all, reservations required by 5 pm the Friday before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Meet at the Visitor Contact Center on the west side of the main Ranch House. Cancelled
- [Volunteer Day](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-day-2020-08-01/) - Empire Ranch Volunteer Workday. 8 am to noon. Please register in advance by phone (888) 364-2829, or email admin@empireranchfoundation.org. Cancelled
- [National Day of the Cowboy](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/national-day-of-the-cowboy-3/) - National Day of the Cowboy. 9 am to 2 pm. Free family fun event featuring demonstrations, short trail rides, and western vendors. For more information call 888-364-2829. Cancelled
- [Volunteer Day](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-day-2020-07-04/) - Empire Ranch Volunteer Workday. 8 am to noon. Please register in advance by phone (888) 364-2829, or email admin@empireranchfoundation.org. Cancelled
- [Docent-Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/monthly-docent-let-tours-2020-06-27/) - Docent-Led Tour of the Empire Ranch Headquarters, 11am-12:00pm. Free, open to all, reservations required by 5 pm the Friday before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Meet at the Visitor Contact Center on the west side of the main Ranch House. Cancelled.
- [Docent-Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/monthly-docent-led-tours-2020-06-13/) - Docent-Led Tour of the Empire Ranch Headquarters, 11am-12:00pm. Free, open to all, reservations required by 5 pm the Friday before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Meet at the Visitor Contact Center on the west side of the main Ranch House. Cancelled.
- [Volunteer Day](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-day-2020-06-06/) - Empire Ranch Volunteer Workday. 8 am to noon. Please register in advance by phone (888) 364-2829, or email admin@empireranchfoundation.org. Cancelled
- [Docent-Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/monthly-docent-let-tours-2020-05-23/) - Docent-Led Tour of the Empire Ranch Headquarters, 11am-12:00pm. Free, open to all, no reservations required. Meet at the Empire Ranch Visitor Contact Center on the west side of the main Ranch House. --Cancelled
- [Docent-Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/monthly-docent-led-tours-2020-05-09/) - Docent-Led Tour of the Empire Ranch Headquarters, 11am-12:00pm. Free, open to all, no reservations required. Meet at the Visitor Contact Center on the west side of the main Ranch House. --Cancelled
- [Volunteer Day](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-day-2020-05-02/) - Empire Ranch Volunteer Workday. 8 am to noon. Please register in advance by phone (888) 364-2829, or email admin@empireranchfoundation.org.--Cancelled
- [Spring Trail Ride](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/spring-trail-ride-2020-04-06/) - Spring Trail Ride. Postponed until a later date.
- [Docent-Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/monthly-docent-let-tours-2020-04-25/) - Docent-Led Tour of the Empire Ranch Headquarters, Cancelled.
- [Docent-Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/monthly-docent-led-tours-2020-04-11/) - Docent-Led Tour of the Empire Ranch Headquarters. Cancelled.
- [Docent-Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/monthly-docent-let-tours-2020-03-28/) - Docent-Led Tour of the Empire Ranch Headquarters, Cancelled.
- [Docent-Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/monthly-docent-let-tours-2020-07-25/) - Docent-Led Tour of the Empire Ranch Headquarters, 11am-12:00pm. Free, open to all, reservations required by 5 pm the Friday before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Meet at the Visitor Contact Center on the west side of the main Ranch House.
- [Docent-Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/monthly-docent-led-tours-2020-07-11/) - Docent-Led Tour of the Empire Ranch Headquarters, 11am-12:00pm. Free, open to all, reservations required by 5 pm the Friday before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Meet at the Visitor Contact Center on the west side of the main Ranch House.
- [Docent Training Class](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/docent-training-class/) - Docent Training Class, 9 am to 2:30 pm. Visitor Contact Station. Click here for more information and to register.
- [Volunteer Day](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-day-2020-03-07/) - Empire Ranch Volunteer Workday. 8 am to noon. Please register in advance by phone (888) 364-2829, or email admin@empireranchfoundation.org.
- [Volunteer Day](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-day-2020-10-03/) - Empire Ranch Volunteer Workday. 8 am to noon. Please register in advance by phone (888) 364-2829, or email admin@empireranchfoundation.org.
- [Docent-Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/monthly-docent-let-tours-2020-02-22/) - Docent-Led Tour of the Empire Ranch Headquarters, 11am-12:00pm. Free, open to all, no reservations required. Meet at the Empire Ranch Visitor Contact Center on the west side of the main Ranch House.
- [Docent-Led Tour](https://empireranchfoundation.org/events/monthly-docent-led-tours-2020-03-14/) - Docent-Led Tour of the Empire Ranch Headquarters, 11am-12:00pm. Free, open to all, no reservations required. Meet at the Visitor Contact Center on the west side of the main Ranch House.

## Locations

- [49r Country Club](https://empireranchfoundation.org/locations/49r-country-club/)
- [Savoy Opera House, Trail Dust Town](https://empireranchfoundation.org/locations/savoy-opera-house-trail-dust-town/)
- [Tucson Desert Art Museum](https://empireranchfoundation.org/locations/tucson-desert-art-museum/)
- [Tucson Jewish Community Center](https://empireranchfoundation.org/locations/tucson-jewish-community-center-2/)
- [Tucson Jewish Community Center](https://empireranchfoundation.org/locations/tucson-jewish-community-center/)
- [Empire Ranch Visitor Contact Center](https://empireranchfoundation.org/locations/empire-ranch-visitor-contact-center-5/)
- [Empire Ranch](https://empireranchfoundation.org/locations/empire-ranch/)
- [Empire Ranch Headquarters](https://empireranchfoundation.org/locations/empire-ranch-headquarters-8/)
- [Empire Ranch Headquarters](https://empireranchfoundation.org/locations/empire-ranch-headquarters-7/)
- [Empire Ranch Visitor Contact Center](https://empireranchfoundation.org/locations/empire-ranch-visitor-contact-center-4/)
- [The Loft Cinema](https://empireranchfoundation.org/locations/the-loft-cinema/)
- [Empire Ranch Headquarters](https://empireranchfoundation.org/locations/empire-ranch-headquarters-6/)
- [Empire Ranch Visitor Contact Center](https://empireranchfoundation.org/locations/empire-ranch-visitor-contact-center-3/)
- [Empire Ranch Headquarters](https://empireranchfoundation.org/locations/empire-ranch-headquarters-5/)
- [Empire Ranch Headquarters](https://empireranchfoundation.org/locations/empire-ranch-headquarters-4/)
- [Colossal Cave Mountain Park](https://empireranchfoundation.org/locations/colossal-cave-mountain-park/)
- [Empire Ranch Headquarters](https://empireranchfoundation.org/locations/empire-ranch-headquarters-3/)
- [Empire Ranch Visitor Contact Center](https://empireranchfoundation.org/locations/empire-ranch-visitor-contact-center-2/)
- [Empire Ranch Visitor Contact Center](https://empireranchfoundation.org/locations/empire-ranch-visitor-contact-center/)
- [Empire Ranch Headquarters](https://empireranchfoundation.org/locations/empire-ranch-headquarters/)

## Artworks

- [Windblown](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/windblown/)
- [Afternoon Graze](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/afternoon-graze/)
- [Work Horse-Mottled Horses](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/work-horse-mottled-horses/)
- [The Homestead](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/the-homestead/)
- [Yellow Prickly Pear Flower](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/yellow-prickly-pear-flower/)
- [Sonoita Hillside](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/sonoita-hillside/)
- [Yuccas on Blue](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/yuccas-on-blue/)
- [Moment's Pause](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/3706/)
- [Right Step](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/right-step/)
- [Sonoita I](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/sonoita-i/)
- [First Day of Spring](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/first-day-of-spring/)
- [Nighthawk Horses](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/nighthawk-horses/)
- [Knee Deep](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/knee-deep/)
- [Afternoon Glow](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/afternoon-glow/)
- [Beginnings of Fall](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/beginnings-of-fall/)
- [A1 Lake Autumn](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/a1-lake-autumn/)
- [Cherokee Wisdom](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/cherokee-wisdom/)
- [Awaitin' Cowboys](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/awaitin-cowboys/)
- [Let Me Out?](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/let-me-out/)
- [Clouds of Color](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/clouds-of-color/)
- [Glorious Sunset](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/glorious-sunset/)
- [Vaquero](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/vaquero/)
- [Out to Pasture](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/out-to-pasture/)
- [Heading for Camp](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/heading-for-camp/)
- [Last Blush of an Evening Sun](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/last-blush-of-an-evening-sun/)
- [Eight Second Ride](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/eight-second-ride/)
- [Evening Magic](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/evening-magic/)
- [The Empire Ranch Girls](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/the-empire-ranch-girls/)
- [Barrio Shadows](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/barrio-shadows/)
- [Barrio Sun](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/barrio-sun-2/)
- [Working for the Lazy Double Two Brand](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/working-for-the-22-brand/)
- [Cathedral Sky](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/cathedral-sky/)
- [Monsoon Sundown](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/monsoon-sundown/)
- [The Quaking Wood](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/the-quaking-wood/)
- [Last Light](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/last-light/)
- [Ranch Land](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/ranch-land/)
- [Nettie & Norma Jean](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/nettie-norma-jean/)
- [Sonoran Desert Morning](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/sonoran-desert-morning/)
- [First Glimpse of Fall at Endo Valley](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/first-glimpse-of-fall-at-endo-valley/)
- [Well Worn](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/well-worn/)
- [View with a Room](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/view-with-a-room/)
- [Hay Meadows](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/hay-meadows/)
- [Sunset Serenade](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/sunset-serenade/)
- [Much Needed Rain](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/much-needed-rain/)
- [Quiet Morning](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/quiet-morning/)
- [Paiute Brave](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/paiute-brave/)
- [Ho ote Katsina](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/ho-ote-katsina/)
- [Sky Blue](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/sky-blue/)
- [A Tough Ride](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/a-tough-ride/)
- [A Gentle Nudge](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/a-gentle-nudge/)
- [Home on the Range](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/home-on-the-range/)
- [Rope Trick](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/rope-trick/)
- [Dear Grandpa](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/dear-grandpa/)
- [Sittin' in the Saddle](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/sittin-in-the-saddle/)
- [Steppin Out](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/steppin-out/)
- [Autumn in Cheyenne Country](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/autumn-in-cheyenne-country/)
- [Shoshone](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/shoshone/)
- [Game On](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/game-on/)
- [What the Long Horn Sees, Study](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/what-the-long-horn-sees-study/)
- [The Sunshine Club](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/the-sunshine-club/)
- [The Calling](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/the-calling/)
- [Thunder Across the Land](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/thunder-across-the-land/)
- [Sunset Trio](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/sunset-trio/)
- [Morning Ride](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/morning-ride/)
- [November Ranch](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/november-ranch/)
- [They're Planning Something](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/theyre-planning-something/)
- [Last Train to Yuma](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/last-train-to-yuma/)
- [Chuckwagon Bell](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/chuckwagon-bell/)
- [Loooonghorn and Cardinal](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/loooonghorn-and-cardinal/)
- [Collectibles](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/collectibles/)
- [Mountain Muley](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/mountain-muley/)
- [Waiting to Ride Again](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/waiting-to-ride-again/)
- [Snow Above Aspens](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/snow-above-aspens/)
- [48 Ford Out to Pasture](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/48-ford-out-to-pasture/)
- [Ridin' Home](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/ridin-home/)
- [Cactus Flower](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/cactus-flower/)
- [Thoughtful Afternoon](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/thoughtful-afternoon/)
- [Two Amigos](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/two-amigos/)
- [Trickster](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/trickster/)
- [Royal Beauty](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/royal-beauty/)
- [Montezuma's Castle](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/montezumas-castle/)
- [Table Mountain with Snow](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/table-mountain-with-snow/)
- [Lunch for Two](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/lunch-for-two/)
- [Market Day](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/market-day/)
- [Southwest Valley Vineyards](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/southwest-valley-vineyards/)
- [Rose](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/rose/)
- [Moccassins with Pottery](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/moccassins-with-pottery/)
- [Beaded Tomahawk](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/beaded-tomahawk/)
- [Rose Creek Blues](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/rose-creek-blues/)
- [Empire Ranch Rain](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/empire-ranch-rain/)
- [Spring Sorbet](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/spring-sorbet/)
- [Family Gathering](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/family-gathering/)
- [Marriage of Spirit](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/marriage-of-spirit/)
- [Ranch Adobes](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/ranch-adobes/)
- [Cottonwood Splendor](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/cottonwood-splendor/)
- [Barred Owl](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/barred-owl/)
- [Raining Down on Sedona](https://empireranchfoundation.org/artwork/raining-down-on-sedona/)

## Oral Histories

- [Dean Bibles; Henri Bisson; Fred Baker](https://empireranchfoundation.org/history/dean-bibles-henri-bisson-fred-baker/)
- [Jack and Oleine Cooper](https://empireranchfoundation.org/history/jack-and-oleine-cooper/)
- [John Thomas Sierra](https://empireranchfoundation.org/history/john-thomas-sierra/)
- [Jane Woods](https://empireranchfoundation.org/history/jane-woods/)
- [Robert Grantham (Grant) Boice II](https://empireranchfoundation.org/history/robert-grantham-grant-boice-ii/)
- [Annie Helmericks-Louder](https://empireranchfoundation.org/history/annie-helmericks-louder/)
- [Jim Van Auken](https://empireranchfoundation.org/history/jim-van-auken/)
- [Pete Bidegain](https://empireranchfoundation.org/history/pete-bidegain/)
- [Bob & Miriam Boice](https://empireranchfoundation.org/history/bob-miriam-boice/)
- [Boice Family (Bob Boice, Miriam Boice, Steve Boice, and Sherry Boice Buzzard)](https://empireranchfoundation.org/history/boice-family-bob-boice-miriam-boice-steve-boice-and-sherry-boice-buzzard/)
- [Steve Boice](https://empireranchfoundation.org/history/steve-boice/)
- [Gordon Cooper](https://empireranchfoundation.org/history/gordon-cooper/)
- [Henry Dojaquez](https://empireranchfoundation.org/history/henry-dojaquez/)
- [John Donaldson](https://empireranchfoundation.org/history/john-donaldson/)
- [Mac and Billie Donaldson](https://empireranchfoundation.org/history/mac-and-billie-donaldson/)
- [Dorothy Fisher](https://empireranchfoundation.org/history/dorothy-fisher/)
- [Virginia Flaccus](https://empireranchfoundation.org/history/virginia-flaccus/)
- [Bailey Foster](https://empireranchfoundation.org/history/bailey-foster/)
- [Edward Gardner](https://empireranchfoundation.org/history/edward-gardner/)
- [Jim Gilbert](https://empireranchfoundation.org/history/jim-gilbert/)
- [Harry Heffner](https://empireranchfoundation.org/history/harry-heffner/)
- [Norman Hinman](https://empireranchfoundation.org/history/norman-hinman/)
- [Laura (Dusty) Vail Ingram](https://empireranchfoundation.org/history/laura-dusty-vail-ingram/)
- [Eva and Dick Jimenez](https://empireranchfoundation.org/history/eva-and-dick-jimenez/)
- [Mary Dojaquez Jimenez](https://empireranchfoundation.org/history/mary-dojaquez-jimenez/)
- [Jim Kolbe](https://empireranchfoundation.org/history/jim-kolbe/)
- [Gerald Korte](https://empireranchfoundation.org/history/gerald-korte/)
- [Fernando Leon, Fernando Leon Jr., and Maria Leon](https://empireranchfoundation.org/history/fernando-leon-fernando-leon-jr-and-maria-leon/)
- [Austin Moss](https://empireranchfoundation.org/history/austin-moss/)
- [James Pickrell](https://empireranchfoundation.org/history/james-pickrell/)
- [Edward K. Smith](https://empireranchfoundation.org/history/edward-k-smith/)
- [Alice Barnett Turner and Jack Turner](https://empireranchfoundation.org/history/alice-barnett-turner-and-jack-turner/)
- [Mary Vail Wilkinson](https://empireranchfoundation.org/history/mary-vail-wilkinson/)

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