Clarkdale Historical Society and Museum

10/10/2026

The Greater Verde Valley Chamber of Commerce and Clarkdale Historical Society and Museum invite you to a ribbon cutting ceremony for our newest exhibit featuring

“Mr. Clarkdale-Herbert Vernon Young”

Friday October 16, 2026 at 10:00 am at the museum

We are proud to honor this man and his legacy of recording our company town history of the men and women who came to live, raise their families, and work here. We have included personal items he used and were donated to us by generous citizens. You don’t want to miss this! Light refreshments will be available.

09/04/2026

The museum is back open starting today!
Our schedule is still Friday and Saturday 11:00am to 3:00 pm.

Stop by and check out our newest display honoring Herbert V. Young, longtime resident of Clarkdale, historian and author of several books about Jerome and it's mining history.

Herb worked for the UVCC and later Phelps Dodge 1912 to 1953 when it closed.

07/31/2026

In remembrance of Barbara E. DeVault, age 99, Clarkdale Historical Society and Museum, who passed away July 12, 2026, in Clarkdale.

We honor her memory as one of our favorite volunteers.

Barbara moved to Clarkdale in 1950, with her husband Robert, who became the superintendent of the primary school located in Lower Town.

She was a devoted member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Clarkdale. Along with her other interests, she conducted
guided tours of CHSM, sharing her unique perspectives of living in Clarkdale after the United Verde Copper Company closed and many people left.

She and her husband raised six children while owning and operating the Clarkdale Lodge, formerly a dormitory for single male smelter workers. They converted it into their own private living quarters and rented the remaining rooms and apartments.

She and her husband were also avid members of the Verde Valley Country Club located at Peck’s Lake until it closed permanently in 1990.

She will long be remembered for her devotion to her family, church, and the Town of Clarkdale.

07/17/2026

06/23/2026

Thanks to all those involved with the repainting of the Clarkdale "C".
Here is some history on its creation.

06/22/2026

JOIN US AT OUR NEXT GENERAL MEETING: FREE TO THE PUBLIC

Guest Speaker: Brian Beck on the
HISTORIC SMELTERS OF THE BRADSHAW MOUNTAINS

WEDNESDAY 7/8
530pm
Agua Fria Church
2nd St off of Main St.
Historic Humboldt

06/22/2026

Tuesday, June 23rd at 1 pm @ the Clark

06/14/2026

Honoring the Pioneers of the Verde Valley

Every stone has a story. We're bridging the past and present by placing QR codes at local gravesites, linking visitors directly to the rich biographies of the men and women who built our communities.

Help us keep their memory alive. Explore the archive, discover your roots, or join our community of local volunteers today.

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06/04/2026