Empire Ranch Foundation

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  • The Search for the Right Ranch (July 14-August 22, 1876)
    https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/chronology/the-search-for-the-right-ranch-july-14-august-22-1876/

    …ld perish and ourselves too, so thought ”Discretion was the better part of valor.” Vail writes (7/20/1876): Since we arrived here Hislop and I have been looking about the country but as yet we have not decided definitely on anything but hope to before long as it is rather unsatisfactory rambling about but I think it best not to be in a hurry. We expect to start out in the morning to look at a place which is about 30 miles from this place, we will…

  • Cowboy Festival
    https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/ranch-events/cowboy-festival/

    …Festival Volunteer More than 200 volunteers are needed during the Cowboy Festival, for a minimum four-hour shift. Proceeds from the Cowboy Festival benefit Empire Ranch preservation and educational programs….

  • Anamax Ownership, 1975-1988
    https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/chronology/anamax-ownership-1975-1988/

    …up with land for development in Maricopa County and the BLM would end up with the ranch land…”[Arizona Daily Star, 3/25/1988] In 2000 the Empire Cienega Resource Conservation Area was redesignated Las Cienegas National Conservation Area, managed by the Bureau of Land Management….

  • Boice Family Ranching History, 1859-1928
    https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/chronology/boice-family-ranching-history-1859-1928/

    …o ranches. The sales agreement for the Empire Ranch was signed by Margaret Vail, N.R. Vail, Mary Vail Wilkinson, William Banning Vail and Mahlon Vail, trustees of the Vail Company. The purchase price was $185,000 to be paid no later than June 15, 1929. The sales agreement for the Rail X Ranch was signed by N.R. Vail, surviving partner of the partnership known as Vail and Ashburn, and Minnie Ashburn and other heirs of the Ashburn estate. The sale p…

  • Preservation
    https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/about/preservation/

    …dobe Hay Barn and Ranch Hand’s House, the Ranch House Victorian Addition’s west gable wall, the South Barn, Mechanic’s Shed, and other buildings. Preservation projects completed, underway or currently scheduled are summarized below. Volunteers work on general upkeep and landscaping of the Empire Ranch Headquarters, and assist with preservation projects at monthly volunteer workdays on the first Saturday of most months. Additional volunteer days ma…

  • Explore Las Cienegas National Conservation Area
    https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/visit/visiting-policies/

    …ven miles south from the Highway 83 turnoff to Las Cienegas National Conservation Area, or three miles west of the southern entrance off of Highway 82. Where are available First Aid or Emergency Services? First aid is available at the Sonoita Elgin Fire Department, (520) 455-5854. The nearest hospitals are located in Sierra Vista, about 40 miles southeast or Tucson, approximately 50 miles northwest. The only Level 1 Trauma Center in Southern Arizo…

  • Hours, Map & Directions
    https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/visit/hours-map-directions/

    …nts are hosted by the Empire Ranch Foundation including a Fall Cowboy Festival, Horse Trail Rides, western movies, and educational outreach events for youth. More information on these activities can be found on our Event Calendar. Directions from Tucson Go east on I-10 and exit at Route 83 (scenic highway) Proceed south on Route 83 approximately 18 miles to the paved road on your left between mile post 40 and 39. Watch for brown Historic Empire Ra…

  • History Overview
    https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/overview/

    …historic expansion of ranching, railroads, mining and other growth in the West, Vail and various partners expanded the original land holdings to include over 100,000 acres. The Total Wreck silver mine was discovered and developed, adding to ranch prosperity. The Ranch House became an extended complex with more than 22-rooms and a number of outbuildings and structures were added. Their original flat earthern roofs were later replaced with wooden g…

  • 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…

  • Volunteer Day
    https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/events/volunteer-day-2020-06-06/

    …06 Jun Volunteer Day 06/06/2020 – 06/07/2020 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…