Events
Come join us for any of our regularly-scheduled events!
Annual Membership Meeting
When: January 30, 2026, 10am
Where: Clemenceau Museum, 1 N Willard St in Cottonwood
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 1Q edition of the Voice of the Verde Historical Society newsletter.
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(This event is FREE!)
Arts & Crafts American Style
When: Saturday, February 14, 2026, 10am - 3pm
(2nd Saturday in February)
Where: Clemenceau School auditorium,
1 N Willard St in Cottonwood
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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 12-13, 2026, 8am - 2pm
(anchored by the 2nd Saturday in June)
Where: Clemenceau School auditorium, 1 N Willard St in Cottonwood
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 ... and BEYOND!
When: SATURDAYs in OCTOBER, 3-5pm
Where: Clemenceau Heritage Museum,
1 N Willard St in Cottonwood
Take a Creepy Tour at the Clemenceau Heritage Museum and discover the quirkier side of Verde Valley history.
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(This event is FREE!)
Zeke Taylor Barbecue
When: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
As the old saying goes....
"All Good Things Must Come to an End."
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If you attended the Zeke Taylor BBQ at the Clemenceau Museum over the years, you will be saddened to learn that we have decided to discontinue this tradition. The BBQ will no longer be held.
Begun in 1991 by cowboy/rancher Zeke Taylor as a fundraiser for the Museum, the tradition was carried on by Don Godard and his family. Our heartfelt thanks go to the entire Godard Family for their years of dedication to the Museum and the community.
Cottonwood Christmas Parade
When: 1st SATURDAY in December, 11am-2pm
Where: Parade Route through the City of Cottonwood
Spearheaded by the Verde Valley Chamber of Commerce, this event brings together community residents and business to celebrate the holidays.
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(This event is FREE!)
