Empire Ranch Foundation

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  • ERF Membership Rate is Reduced!
    https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/2023/12/are-you-an-erf-member/

    …bership to only $35.00. Now, honestly, we’d love to receive more financial support from everyone for this important piece of Arizona history, but we are taking a chance on you. We are asking you to encourage your friends and acquaintances to take advantage of this reduced rate. Financial support is the one thing you can do that doesn’t require time or energy. We urge you to help in this campaign. Membership means caring and caring means future gen…

  • 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/

    …horses and mules have been stolen by Apaches, from the people, and quite a number of cattle killed. The Apaches kill a beef when they are in want of beef, and take what they need at the time and let the balance remain to spoil or be eaten by wild beasts. The settlers to the number of twenty-five, recently followed the trail of the stock and thieves, thinking first it might lead to San Carlos, but it led directly to New Mexico, and they followed it…

  • Buildings & Structures
    https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/buildings-and-structures/

    …resses, which served as interior dividing walls, creating stalls, but also support for the exterior wall, were removed, as were at least two platform floors. The large door in south wall was added, as was another door in the east gable wall. Various doors and windows were filled, including the loft window over the new door, the large door on north side, and three windows on the east façade. At some point, the west wall collapsed and was rebuilt us…

  • Western Movie Showings
    https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/ranch-events/western-movies-at-the-loft-cinema/

    …nal Conservation Area. The Empire Ranch Foundation greatly appreciates the support of The Loft Cinema’s sponsorship of these events which help support the preservation of the Empire Ranch buildings and landscape. Admission to the outdoor showings is free. Bring your own seating, food & flashlights. Snacks and water will be available for purchase. Saturday, September 28, 2024 Plan to attend the Saturday, September 28, 2024 showing of A Star Is Born…

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

    …e 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. Click here for more information on permitting. Where can I obtain a map of the LCNCA? Maps are available at the BLM’s Tucson Field Office and the Visitor Contact Station at the Empire Ranch. When can I visit? Las Cienegas National Conservation Area (LCNCA) and the Em…

  • The Empire Ranch House
    https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/the-empire-ranch-house/

    …ddition constructed of wood frame (Rooms 24-28). Hold cursor over the room number to display a brief description of the room. For more detailed descriptions of individual rooms, click on Room Descriptions. Vail or Hislop Bedroom, Cowboys’ Quarters, Commissary Zaguan, Hall, or Breezeway Vail or Hislop Bedrooms, Cowboys‘ Quarters, Kitchen, Cowboys’ Dining Room Meat Freezer Store Room, Company Store, Cowboys’ Quarters Cowboy’s Bath Foreman’s Quarters…

  • Special Recreation Permits
    https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/visit/visiting-policies/special-recreation-permits/

    …e 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 is the general pre-application interview checklist to use Public Lands (BLM): Are you charging a fee? Do you expect to make money on the event or is the fee to cover expenses? Will there be a competition? Will you advertise? How many people do you expect to att…

  • The Partners Meet and Prepare to Travel to Arizona (June-July 4, 1876)
    https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/chronology/the-partners-meet-and-prepare-to-travel-to-arizona-june-july-4-1876/

    …system. Nathan and his wife Anna Walker Vail (1830-1913) were significant supporters of and investors in the Empire Ranch. Both hailed from New Jersey but settled in Los Angeles by 1880. Map of Pacific Coast Steamship route. Source: Library of Congress Trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles Hislop writes: “From San Francisco we took steamer to Los Angeles which took us 3 days and 2 nights touching at Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo and Santa Mo…

  • 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/

    …for years past. Placer miners are takin out as much gold as at any time. A number of stockmen are exploring the mountains for the best localities for water and grass and intend to soon decide upon places and engage regularly and permanently in growing cattle in Pima county the best by all odds in the Territory for the business.” Southeastern Arizona’s summer rains (monsoons) result in spectacular vegetation growth, as show in this recent photo at…

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

    …e 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. Click here for more detailed information about BLM permits. While often providing serenity and quiet, several times during the year special events are hosted by the Empire Ranch Foundation including a Fall Cowboy Festival, Horse Trail Rides, western movies, and educa…