News Release

Montezuma Castle to Celebrate 112 years as National Monument with Birthday Party

News Release Date: December 3, 2018

Contact: Krystina Isaac, 928-567-5276

On Saturday, December 8th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Montezuma Castle will celebrate 112 years since President Theodore Roosevelt declared it one of America’s first National Monuments in 1906. In honor of this birthday, the National Park Service invites the public to join in the fun! Park Rangers will present a special program on the Antiquities Act at 11:00 a.m., followed by a performance by Sechrist Elementary School Choir from Flagstaff at 11:30. Join us for birthday cake at noon and a reading by local author, Rod Timanus at 12:30. Timanus will be signing his book, Montezuma Castle National Monument, and available for questions from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
 
Regular admission fees apply, but there is no additional charge for the special program. All Federal recreation passes are accepted; children age 15 and under are free.
 
Montezuma Castle National Monument is located off I-17, exit 289 at 2800 Montezuma Castle Road, Camp Verde.  For additional information, call the Montezuma Castle Visitor Center at 928-567-3322, extension 0. For the latest updates on events and programs, visit www.nps.gov/moca or find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MontezumaNPS.              
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