News Release

Jerry Whagado to Demonstrate Silversmithing at Montezuma Castle National Monument

Date: June 7, 2022
Contact: Krystina Isaac

For Immediate Release: 6/6/2022

Jerry Whagado to Demonstrate Silversmithing at Montezuma Castle National Monument

 

Camp Verde, AZ —Montezuma Castle is happy to announce Jerry Whagado will be at the park June 19^th demonstrating silversmithing and jewelry from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The demonstration is free with paid admission to the park. 

Mr. Whagado was raised on the Hopi Mesas and is of Western Apache descent. Inspired by his time spent raised on the Mesas, his jewelry combines Hopi silver overlay with Apache designs and symbolism. He is a two-time award winner at the Santa Fe Indian Market and his unique jewelry is for sale everyday through the park’s cooperating association, Western National Parks Association. 

Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot National Monuments are two of America’s 423 national park units. Learn more about Montezuma Castle at www.nps.gov/moca. Also on Facebook, and Instagram. Learn more about Tuzigoot at www.nps.gov/tuzi. Also on Facebook, and Instagram. 

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