A Message from the Director Dear Members, Summer is in full swing and it is beautifully cool inside the River of Time Museum & Exploration Center! This month, we have a reason to celebrate, an exciting program lineup, and a sneak peek of our August...
A Message from the Director It is hot out there! For those of us who live in Arizona, summer is here. As we all adjust to the heat, the museum does too. We have changed our hours from Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00-4:00 PM, to our summer hours of Wednesday through...
While negotiations with the Town of Fountain Hills continue, we are moving forward, creating programming that offers our members and community an entertaining, educational, and energizing experience today and throughout the year. Whether we remain in our current...
Dear Members, In my April newsletter, I promised that I would keep you updated on the lease negotiations with the Town of Fountain Hills. Today, we received a letter from Amanda Jacobs, Fountain Hills Economic Development Director, stating the following: “This letter...
A Message from the Director As I walked my dog this morning, I noticed shadows on the sidewalk cast from the leaves above. I have always been aware of the change in light and how its patterns let me know that the seasons are changing. With informed anticipation, I...
It’s 106 degrees outside as I write this, and summer has really hit. But I am thankful to mother nature for the longer than normal spring! At the River of Time, we thought we'd share a few heat safety tips for those of you who may be new to a Fountain Hills summer....
Our “Volunteer Voices” column highlights the work and background of one of our wonderful volunteers. I’d like to introduce you to someone who has not only been volunteering with us since the beginning of the museum, but she’s actually been with us since before there...
While our doors might be closed from July through September, we are already busy planning and preparing for the 2025-26 season and are quite excited about what's in store! If you’re looking for a fun and rewarding new activity, are interested in the history of the...
I hope this finds all of you happy, healthy, enjoying our short spring season. Before we know it, summer will be here! It’s been a wonderful journey learning about the River of Time’s distinctiveness, along with learning more about Fountain Hills. I’ve been...
It’s the time of year when the thermometer starts to climb, and with it our need for fundraising...as visitor season slows down! Arizona Gives is a statewide online fundraising effort that allows non-profit organizations a simple way to request donations, and a simple...
Volunteer Appreciation month is here in April! This year’s theme is Celebrate Service. Museum work is always a team effort supporting the mission: Members, Visitors, Staff, Donors, Community Cheerleaders who promote us, Grant Funders, and organizational...
The River of Time family joins the family of William (Bill) Lynn Christian in mourning his passing on February 28, 2025, at the age of 81. Per his family, "Bill embraced his passion for education and began teaching courses on Arizona History, The Constitution,...
The recent rainy weather has been a reminder of how dry it has been in our region for the past several months or more. As a reminder, our mission at River of Time is to engage, entertain, educate, and inspire people about the Lower Verde Valley, the river that runs...
Dear Members and Friends of River of Time Museum & Exploration Center, I hope this note finds you well. I’d like to formally introduce myself as your new Executive Director. My name is Sherri Starkey, and am delighted to receive the baton from Cherie as she passes...
It is with a mix of emotions that I announce my decision to step down as Executive Director of the River of Time, effective January 31. This choice was not made lightly, and it comes after deep reflection on both my personal journey and the incredible progress we have...
Welcome to our monthly “Volunteer Voices” column highlighting the work and background of one of our wonderful volunteers. This month we’re highlighting a volunteer who has provided support in numerous areas. Meet Carol Holt Carol Holt joined the River of Time...
Stay informed about all of the happenings at the River of Time and continue to support our operations by renewing your membership for the 2025 season! All memberships purchased prior to September 01 2024 expire on December 31, 2024. The $25 individual and $35 family...
The Board of Directors, staff and volunteers at the River of Time & Exploration Center want to wish each of you a festive Holiday and a wonderful New Year! As always we are so grateful for your participation and support of our programs and events. We look forward...
Welcome to the first of our monthly “Volunteer Voices” column highlighting the work and background of one of our wonderful volunteers. We’ve invited Dee Dee Woodburn to tell us her story this month. Dee Dee has been working on many projects through the summer at the...
For those of you following the International Dark Sky Discovery Center, you’ll be happy to know that construction has begun. This will impact the River of Time over the next couple of years until the center is completed. We’ll provide access updates via the...
Held in April every year, National Volunteer Month is a time to celebrate and recognize the contributions of volunteers. So we’d like to take this month to celebrate the folks who not only keep the River of Time organized and operationally sound but allow this amazing...
Gain fundamental, practical knowledge of your surroundings. “Small but Mighty” may be the best way to describe our Easy Field Guides, reviewed by our own Yvonne Prater, Director of Operations. Each book is fully illustrated, and filled with a plethora of interesting...
We are delighted to share that the River of Time Museum & Exploration Center has been nominated as "Non-Profit of the Year" for its outstanding achievements and contributions by the Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce. Hundreds of community members participated in...
A Sweet Story of Past & Present Meeting at the River of Time We were pleased to welcome over sixty students from the fourth grade at McDowell Mountain Elementary School as they launched their Creating Community curriculum. River of Time Education Docents created...
Gain fundamental, practical knowledge of your surroundings. “Small but Mighty” may be the best way to describe our Easy Field Guides, reviewed by our own Yvonne Prater, Director of Operations. Each book is fully illustrated, and filled with a plethora of interesting...
Happy New Year! 2024 is already shaping up to be a busy and exciting year for the River of Time. Coming out of a wildly successful Holiday Mart 2023, thanks to an amazing crew of volunteer “elves”, we are making preparations to launch new programs, engaging exhibits...
Gain fundamental, practical knowledge of your surroundings. “Small but Mighty” may be the best way to describe our Easy Field Guides, reviewed by our own Yvonne Prater, Director of Operations. Each book is fully illustrated, and filled with a plethora of interesting...
Gain fundamental, practical knowledge of your surroundings. “Small but Mighty” may be the best way to describe our Easy Field Guides, reviewed by our own Yvonne Prater, Director of Operations. Each book is fully illustrated, and filled with a plethora of interesting...
Each November, the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation located just north of Fountain Hills, celebrates their 1981 victory over the federal government over the Orme Dam project. In 2023, the main celebration dates are Saturday November 18th and Sunday November 19th. But what...
Welcome to Fall at the River of Time! Let me start by letting you know that we celebrated our best summer ever, in terms of visitors and increased revenue! Summer remains our slowest time of the year, but it's encouraging to be able to say, 'Best Summer Ever!' We...
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