Public Events

Admission to events is free, unless otherwise noted. We strongly encourage donations (checks or cash only) as these allow us to continue to survive and offer quality programs. Most events are held at the Acadia Ranch Museum (click here for hours and location).

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SPRING 2010 Program Schedule

A BRIEF HISTORY OF RANCHING
Talk Given by Jim Turner
Friday, March 19th @ 6 pm. FREE.

Did you know that the first European cow arrived in Arizona sixty years before the first Englishman landed in Jamestown?

This March, Jim Turner – the celebrated Arizona historian and raconteur (who recently retired from the Arizona Historical Society) – will give a lively and insightful talk on the history of cattle ranching in Arizona.

From the times of Father Kino through the American Civil War, through times of rustling and range wars, cattle was to shape the character and landscape of the Arizona desert and its people.

Refreshments served. Donations encouraged and appreciated.

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ORACLE ARTISTS TOUR @ ACADIA RANCH MUSEUM
Sat. April 17th and Sun. April 18th • 10 am–4 pm



Artwork top to bottom by:
Glennda Neff, Gary La Croix and Jean Robinson.

The Acadia Ranch Museum will play host to 10 exceptional artists and artisans during this year’s Oracle Artists Tour. Participants include:

  • David Gilmore: sterling silver jewelry
  • Judy Strong: decorated gourds & purses
  • Kelly Freeman: wooden segment bowls
  • Jean Robinson: Dancing Turtle Pottery Creations
  • Kathy Hacker: Kalubi Studios Pottery
  • Brenda Beeley: Esperanza Designs
  • Glenda Neff: Laughing Witch Pottery
  • Rich Vokoun: Gourd Craft
  • Christopher Lucic: Botanical Sculptures and Assemblages
  • Gary LaCroix: oils, mixed media, pencil, prints and cards
Take in the art, enjoy homemade burros and beverages .. and pick up maps to the 20 other sites. For more information, call (520) 896-9609.

To SEE SAMPLE ARTWORK, CLICK HERE.

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ANNUAL SPRING RUN CAR SHOW
Sat. April 24th

Oracle’s Annual Oracle Spring Run Car Show features a spectacular parade of historic and unusual cars. Free to the public. Proceeds are donated to the Oracle Historical Society. Download a car entry form (PDF or Word format).

Many thanks to OHS Board of Directors member Margaret Guyton for the ongoing generosity of her efforts and the success of what promises to be another year’s great event.

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BRINKMANN SMOKE 'N GRILL RAFFLE
Ends in April 2010

This is a double grill charcoal smoker & grill with heat indicator, front-hinged chrome door, 2 chrome-plated steel grills for 50 lb. cooking capacity made by one of the top manufacturers of outdoor cookers. Also features Wooden handles and porcelain-coated steel water and charcoal pans.

Stop by the Acadia Ranch Museum to view and purchase tickets. The winner will be chosen at the 2010 Oracle Spring Run Car Show (exact date tbd). Proceeds to benefit the Oracle Historical Society.

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