Sunday, March 16, 2008

"Ed Schieffelin's Territorial Days Celebration"

Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park presents "Ed Schieffelin's Territorial Days Celebration" on March 29th & 30th in partnership with the Tombstone Chamber of Commerce.

In honor of the town of Tombstone's founder, & with paid admission to Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park, there will be excursion trips at 9 am, 11 am, & 3 pm to Ed Schieffelin's Monument, his final resting place. Visitors may also tour the Courthouse, see exciting artifacts & learn about Tombstone's historical past, including information about Wyatt Earp & the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.

Jane Eppinga, history writer & noted author, will be conducting a book signing on March 30th, in the park gift shop. Marilyn Butler great grand-daughter of Ed Schieffelin and author of "Destination Tombstone," will conduct a book signing on March 29th & March 30th in the park gift shop. The book signings will take place after 10 am & after 2 pm both days. Schedules are subject to change without notice.

For more information please call Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park at (520) 457-3311. Admission to Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park is $4 per person for ages 14 & up; children aged 13 & under are free when accompanied by an adult.

Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park is located on the corner of Toughnut & 3rd Streets, 2 blocks off Highway 80, in Tombstone.