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  • The Partners Meet and Prepare to Travel to Arizona (June-July 4, 1876)
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    …om Los Angeles. He introduced us to another Englishman, Freeman by name of Freeman…” Mr. Freeman was most likely Daniel Freeman who actually hailed from Ontario, Canada. He became wealthy farming barley, lemons, olives and almonds on his Southern California ranch. Centinela Adobe, 1890 Source: Wikipedia Wolf Hunt Near Los Angeles Vail writes: “Last Saturday (July 1st) Hislop and I were invited out in the country to a wolf hunt which was gotten up…

  • The Search for the Right Ranch (July 14-August 22, 1876)
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    …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
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    …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…

  • History Overview
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    …. 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 gable roofs. Click here to learn more about the Empire Ranch buildings and structures. In 1896, in order to turn his attention more fully to growing corporate holdings in California. Walter Vail moved his family to Los Angeles and established his corporate he…

  • Western Movie Showings
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    …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 (1976) featuring Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson. Troubled rock star John Norman Howard (Kristofferson) meets and mentors talented singer Esther Hoffman (Streisand) a…

  • Agents of Discovery
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    …y 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 more about the history of Empire Ranch. To get started: Download the free Agents of Discovery app to your mobile device at the Apple App Stor…

  • The Trip from Los Angeles to Tucson (July 5-13, 1876)
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    …ving for travelling companions two Indian agents going to look after their reservations. One of them was a Dublin man and as jolly a fellow as I have met since leaving England.” Ad (left) advertises the sale of E.N. Fish & Co. stock, including a ranch. From the Arizona Citizen, July 29, 1876 Arizona Governor Anson Safford. Source: Wikipedia July 13, 1876 – Tucson At Last! Hislop writes: “Breakfast at Desert Station at 5:30 a.m., the last place bef…

  • Last Train from Gun Hill
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    …04 Jun Last Train from Gun Hill 06/04/2022 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm Empire Ranch Headquarters 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….

  • Cowboy Festival
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    …05 Nov Cowboy Festival 11/05/2022 – 11/06/2022 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Empire Ranch Headquarters 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….

  • Outreach
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    …sentations to classrooms or community groups on the history of the Empire Ranch and the Empire Ranch Foundation. We are happy to tailor presentations for specific interests. Classroom presentations are free of charge. We appreciate contributions to the Empire Ranch Foundation for our presentations to community groups. Click here for a list of presentations currently available….