Events
Come join us for any of our regularly-scheduled events!
Annual Membership Meeting
When: January 2026 (date TBD)
Where: Clemenceau Museum
Open to the Public! Members are specifically encouraged to attend, as there may be a scheduled vote on Officers, Bylaws, etc.
Each year, a guest speaker will lead a discussion on something of historical interest to the Cottonwood / Verde Valley community. Look for details in the 4Q edition of the Voice of the Verde Historical Society newsletter.
Arts & Crafts American Style
When: SECOND SATURDAY in FEBRUARY, 9am - 4pm
Where: Clemenceau School auditorium
This show features talented Verde Valley artists and craftsmen displaying stained glass, jewelry, dolls, pottery, woodwork, western items, original paintings and photography and lots more.
A $1 entrance fee benefits the Museum.
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Light refreshments are available.
- Local Artisans -
Indoor Yard Sale
When: Friday & Saturday, June 13-14, 8am - 2pm
Where: Clemenceau School auditorium
Useful, interesting and valuable items donated by Museum supporters are arranged for sale - in the air-conditioned school auditorium - with all proceeds directly benefiting the Clemenceau Heritage Museum. Pick up a bargain and contribute financially to the Museum to help it preserve and display the artifacts and heritage – written, spoken and living – of the Verde Valley.​
Creepy Cottonwood
When: SATURDAYs in OCTOBER; tours start at 3pm
Where: Clemenceau Heritage Museum
Take a Creepy Tour at the Clemenceau Heritage Museum and discover the quirkier side of Verde Valley history.
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Zeke Taylor Barbecue
When: Saturday, Nov 8, 2025*, 10:30am - 2pm
Where: Clemenceau School auditorium
Begun in 1991 by cowboy/rancher, Zeke Taylor, as a fundraiser for the Museum, the tradition is carried on by Don Godard, who slow roasts succulent beef in a pit of mesquite coals.
For a nominal cost, a delicious dinner of BBQ beef, beans, slaw, beverage and dessert is served up to a hungry crowd, that enjoys entertainment along with the meal.
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* held each year on the SECOND SATURDAY in NOVEMBER