The L. Alan Cruikshank River of Time Museum celebrates its 10th anniversary in March.

The Fountain Hills and Lower Verde River Valley Museum and Historical Society has a number of activities planned for the month, including a proclamation from Fountain Hills Mayor Linda Kavanagh declaring the celebration.

During the month, two new exhibits will be unveiled. A statue of Jack Swilling, considered the founder of Phoenix, by Rex Witte, will be introduced, along with a replica of Fort McDowell as it looked when it served as an Army outpost. Alan Pape and Mike McWethy are building the replica.

The public is invited to a celebration Saturday, March 2, when the museum will be open with free admission, and punch and cookies will be served. The two new exhibits will be featured.

A party which started as a celebration for Wisconsin residents has been opened to all. WisconsinFest will be held Saturday, March 16. (See story, this page).

The annual Hall of Fame dinner, honoring residents who have contributed to the history of the area, is set for Wednesday, March 20. Some eight new members will be inducted in to the hall this year. The class includes Juanita Blose, Jean Boatman, Carole Coates, Walt Franklin, Ron Lemon and Lynn Truby of Fountain Hills; Linda Hefter of Rio Verde and John W. Smith of Fort McDowell. Legacy Awards will be presented to Jenny Willigrod and Jerry Butler..

The Hall of Fame dinner will be held at the Community Center. For more information and reservations, visit www.riveroftimemuseum.org. The dinner starts at 6 p.m.

The museum also is sponsoring two postcard design contests. There will be a children’s competition, as well as one for high school students and adults. The winning child will receive a book of his or her choosing, while the adult winner will receive a $50 certificate. More details will be announced on the museum’s website.