Reprinted from the Carefree Truth, Issue #329, June 20, 2014
Evelyn Johnson, the Executive Director of the Cave Creek Museum, spoke at Call to the Public. She presented the Council with the Museum’s annual report, a rundown of restoration activities, and the events schedule for next season. (You can view the events schedule below the videos and the photos of the stamp mill.) Mrs. Johnson said the Museum, now closed for the summer, finished its 43rd season. It will reopen in October for its 44th season.
The Museum proudly tells the history of the Cave Creek Mining District. This includes what is now Carefree, Cave Creek, North Scottsdale, and parts of the area stretching south on Carefree Highway. Mayor David Schwan replied, “Thank you and best wishes for the Museum as you set up this summer for the coming season.”
http://vimeo.com/user18676056/review/98300682/6358ef77b4
Enjoy these short videos that were done for the Museum by Herbert. They provide a nice overview of the attractions. The final one provides both still shots and a video of the stamp mill operating.
Cave Creek Museum Interior Exhibits
http://vimeo.com/user18676056/review/98404638/f12e2d4143
Cave Creek Museum Exterior Exhibits
http://vimeo.com/user18676056/review/98509147/79a8710167
Cave Creek Museum Golden Reef 10 Stamp Mill
http://vimeo.com/user18676056/review/98618631/d72f257a64
Those listed in the video were the members of the “Dream Team” running it the day of the video. The other members are Reg Monachino, Bob Flach, Al Zeman, Ron McGee, and John Hollas.
Photos and videos by Herbert Hitchon