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- Empire Ranch is Purchased and the Hard Work Begins (August-December 1876)
https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/chronology/empire-ranch-is-purchased-and-the-hard-work-begins-august-december-1876/…Mustang Mountains in the background, 1880s. ERF archives: A530-08 September 1-9, 1876 – Empire Ranch Expansion Begins Hislop writes (9/23/1876): “We have got another ranch now and 620 sheep on it, we bought the man that owned them out. He was ill with fever and got disgusted so let us have them cheap. We gave him 4/-a head, that is cheap enough and they come in very handy to us as meat and when we can get 50 lbs. of meat for 4/-it is not so bad. I…
- History Overview
https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/overview/…se and became the focal point for family gatherings and parties. During the 1940 and 1950s many Hollywood films were shot at the Empire Ranch and in the vicinity. The Boices hosted numerous film stars, including John Wayne, when Red River was filmed at the Empire Ranch. Click here for a listing of movies filmed in Empire Ranch territory. For a detailed chronology of events during the Boice Family Era, click here. For publications about the Boice F…
- History Chronology
https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/chronology/…1879-1928 This chronology documents the history of the Empire Ranch between 1879 and 1928. During this time period the ranch grew from the original 160 acres purchased by Walter Lennox Vail and Herbert R. Hislop in 1876 to over 100,000 acres. The discovery of silver deposits on the northern pastures of the Empire Ranch in 1879 led to the development and operation of the Total Wreck Mine. Between 1881 and 1887 the mine produced over $500,000 in rev…
- Reading List
https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/articles-and-links/…a tomboy on the Empire Ranch, Part I by Betty Barr. The Bulletin, 13(20):1, 10, June 18, 2003. Posted with permission of Betty Barr. Growing up a tomboy on the Empire Ranch, Part II by Betty Barr. The Bulletin, 13(21):1, 8, June 25, 2003. Posted with permission of Betty Barr. May We Introduce… Mrs. John Harvey. Empire Ranch Foundation News. Aug 2010, 11(3):4. Santa Rosa Island Rancher Walter Vail Honored by National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museu…
- Recognition & Awards
https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/about/awards/…gas Resource Management Plan 2001 Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission – Honoring long-term collaborative preservation and interpretation of the Empire Ranch by ERF & BLM 2000 U.S. Dept. of Interior – Take Pride in America Award 1999 National Trust for Historic Preservation – Save America’s Treasures – Official Project Designation for Vail Ranch House, Empire-Cienega Resource Conservation Area 1997-98 National Civilian Community Corps – Apprec…
- Newsletter Articles – Topic Index
https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/about/newsletter/article-topic-index/…2016, Sep 2016, p. 2 1880’s to Steampunk Event a Big Success, Mar 2016, p. 1 From 1880’s to Steampunk, Nov 2015, p. 3 YES! 2015 Program Studies NCA Grasses, Aug 2015, p. 2 Youth in Wilderness Program, Aug 2014, p. 3 Celebrating Empire Vaqueros and Cowboys, May 2014, p. 2 YES! 2012 [Youth Engaged Stewardship], Nov 2012, p. 3 100 Years of Ranching (Santa Cruz County public schools drawing contest), Aug 2012, p. 4 Sandra Day O’Connor Visits the Empi…
- Explore Las Cienegas National Conservation Area
https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/visit/visiting-policies/…Foundation provides tours on the second and fourth Saturday of the month at 11am; reservations are required. For more information, click here. For large, private group tours, you may need a Bureau of Land Management Special Recreation Permit (SRP). Click “Do I need a Permit?” for details. What are among the visitor activities? Favorite visitor activities include wildlife viewing, picnicking, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, historic site…
- Docent Tour Reservation Form
https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/visit/explore-empire-ranch-headquarters/docent-tour-reservation-form/…icates required fields Name* Date* MM slash DD slash YYYY Tours are held on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month, except for the 4th Saturday in December. Number attending the tour* Email address* Phone Special Requests or Questions CAPTCHA Δ…
- Docent-Led Tours
https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/ranch-events/docent-led-tours/…gs in which they worked and lived. Tours are free, and open to the public. Reservations are required for tours. Click here to make a reservation. Reservations are due by 5:00 pm on the Friday before the tour. Special tours for groups can be scheduled by request. For more information about tours, call the Empire Ranch Foundation at 888-364-2829. Please be aware that the terrain around the Empire Ranch headquarters is primarily dirt with uneven surf…
- Volunteer Day
https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-day-2020-05-02/…02 May Volunteer Day 05/02/2020 – 05/03/2020 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Empire Ranch Visitor Contact Center Empire Ranch Volunteer Workday. 8 am to noon. Please register in advance by phone (888) 364-2829, or email admin@empireranchfoundation.org.–Cancelled…