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River of Time Museum in Fountain Hills announces fall/winter events

Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation tours now available for purchase

Posted 7/30/24

The River of Time Museum and Exploration Center has announced its events for the remainder of the year, including the sixth season of its popular Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation (FMYN) Tour.

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River of Time Museum in Fountain Hills announces fall/winter events

Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation tours now available for purchase

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The River of Time Museum and Exploration Center has announced its events for the remainder of the year, including the sixth season of its popular Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation (FMYN) Tour.

To book tickets and to see a calendar of upcoming events, visit riveroftime.center.

FMYN Tour

A total of 10 FMYN tour dates have been added to the River of Time calendar.

This four-hour guided cultural tour of the reservation includes stops at the FMYN Cultural Center, the H’man ‘shawa Early Development Center, a tour of the tribal industries along with lunch at the Ahnala restaurant at We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort.

Tour dates for the 2024-25 season include Oct. 24, Nov. 7, Dec. 5, Jan. 16 and 30, Feb. 13 and 27, March 13 and 27 and April 3.

All tours are held on Thursdays and begin at 8 a.m. and end at 1:30 p.m.

Space is limited and tours sell out in advance.

Milestone Sculpture Art Tour

The Milestone Sculpture Tours are the latest exploration experience launched by the River of Time. Named in honor of former Mayor Jerry Miles and his wife Jackie Miles, the two were instrumental in establishing Fountain Hills Public Arts which features the world-famous art installations located in Centennial Park, just outside the main entrance of the River of Time, a press release read.

During this guided walking tour, participants will learn about the artist, the production techniques and the stories behind some of the pieces in the collection.

Tours run from October through April and are offered on the second Wednesday and fourth Saturday of each month, beginning at 10 a.m.

Indigenous Food and Culture Day at River of Time

Join the River of Time for an event to kick off Native American Indigenous Peoples Month in November and to celebrate the history and culture of the FMYN tribe.

Held Saturday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., this event will feature artists and musicians from the FMYN tribe along with native food vendors.

Families can create beaded bracelets and petroglyph stories.

Admission is free and open to all.

Roots and Remedies: Native Plants as Food and Medicine

The Indigenous Food and Culture Day will also launch the newest pop-up exhibit, “Roots and Remedies: Native Plants as Food and Medicine,” highlighting the diverse uses of Arizona native desert plants as sources of food and medicine.

Interactive displays encourage visitors to discover the plants found in their own town and ways they might use them in their daily lives.

The exhibit will be on display through December 31, 2024.

Holiday Mart 2024

It is never too soon to start dreaming of the holidays as the River of Time has announced the return of the annual Holiday Mart fundraiser from Nov. 19 to Dec. 21.

Holiday Mart will run every Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or until sold out.

Tickets can now be purchased online at riveroftime.center, in person Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the River of Time or by phone at 480-837-2612.