Colorado River State Historic Park

Colorado River State Historic Park The Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park is located on the grounds of the old U.S. Army Quartermaster Depot (QMD) established in 1865.

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Celebrate. Remember. Honor.Our 6th Annual Día de los Mu***os celebration returns Saturday, October 24 to the Colorado Ri...
09/23/2026

Celebrate. Remember. Honor.

Our 6th Annual Día de los Mu***os celebration returns Saturday, October 24 to the Colorado River State Historic Park, and we invite our community to be part of this beautiful tradition!

From the vibrant Catrina Contest to the heartfelt ofrendas, Día de los Mu***os gives us a special opportunity to celebrate our culture, express our creativity, and honor the people we love.

💀 THE CATRINAS ARE COMING!
Show off your creativity in our Catrina Contest!

Youth Division – Ages 17 & Under
Compete for awesome prizes!

Adult Division – Ages 18+
Compete for cash prizes, including up to $400 for 1st place, plus cash prizes for 2nd & 3rd!

🕯️ CREATE AN OFRENDA
Every ofrenda tells a story. Over the years, our celebration has been filled with beautiful altars honoring parents, grandparents, children, friends, and loved ones. These meaningful displays give our community a chance to remember, celebrate, and keep their memories alive.

Whether you want to dress up as a Catrina, create an ofrenda, or simply come experience this vibrant celebration, there is a place for you!

Be part of the tradition. Be part of the celebration. Be part of our community.

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
📍 Colorado River State Historic Park

Ready to participate? Scan the QR code to register for the Catrina Contest or create an ofrenda honoring someone special to you.

CELEBRATING 250 YEARS OF THE ANZA TRAILWe are incredibly thankful to have been part of this historic adventure commemora...
09/22/2026

CELEBRATING 250 YEARS OF THE ANZA TRAIL

We are incredibly thankful to have been part of this historic adventure commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Anza Expedition!

The Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area partnered with the Yuma County Library District/Main Library to welcome documentary filmmaker Luis Valle for a special screening of Anza 250: A Documentary. Valle’s bilingual documentary followed his long-distance journey retracing what is known today as the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, bringing the history and significance of this incredible expedition to life.

We were especially proud of Tammy Snook, Colorado River State Historic Park Manager, who did an amazing job sharing the history of the Anza Trail and Yuma’s important connection to this historic journey during the presentation and video.

Thank you to Luis Valle, the Yuma Main Library, Tammy, and everyone who joined us for this special opportunity to celebrate, learn, and help keep the story of the Anza Trail alive for future generations!

COME HUNGRY & READY TO SHOP! Día de los Mu***os is bringing together an amazing lineup of local food, drink, and market ...
09/20/2026

COME HUNGRY & READY TO SHOP!

Día de los Mu***os is bringing together an amazing lineup of local food, drink, and market vendors! From tacos, taquitos and sweet treats to boutiques, art, gifts and more, there will be plenty to enjoy while celebrating this special evening.

Come support local businesses while enjoying live music, folklórico performances, community art, contests, food, culture and family-friendly fun!

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 5 PM–10 PM
📍 Colorado River State Historic Park

6th Annual Día de los Mu***os
Bring the family, bring your appetite, and join us for an unforgettable night celebrating our community and culture!

🔬✨ THE EXPLORATION STATION PARTY IS TONIGHT! ✨🔬Join us for a FREE night of science, crafts, hands-on activities and fami...
09/18/2026

🔬✨ THE EXPLORATION STATION PARTY IS TONIGHT! ✨🔬

Join us for a FREE night of science, crafts, hands-on activities and family fun at the Colorado River State Historic Park!

📅 Tonight!
⏰ 7:30–10:00 PM
📍 Colorado River State Historic Park
🎟️ FREE Admission

Bring the family and come explore with us—we hope to see you there! 🔬🎨✨

Every ofrenda tells a story. 🕯️Over the years, our Día de los Mu***os celebration has been filled with beautiful altars ...
09/18/2026

Every ofrenda tells a story. 🕯️

Over the years, our Día de los Mu***os celebration has been filled with beautiful altars honoring parents, grandparents, children, friends and loved ones.

These ofrendas give our community a special opportunity to remember, celebrate, and keep the memories of those we love alive.

We’re honored to continue this tradition with our community each year.

Want to create an ofrenda this year? Scan the QR code to register and honor someone special to you.

📅 October 24, 2026 | 📍 Colorado River State Historic Park
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🔬✨ Science, Crafts & Fun… Oh My! ✨🔬Join us for a night of discovery at the Exploration Station Party — happening Friday,...
09/18/2026

🔬✨ Science, Crafts & Fun… Oh My! ✨🔬

Join us for a night of discovery at the Exploration Station Party — happening Friday, September 18, 2026, from 7:30–10:00 PM at the Colorado River State Historic Park!

This FREE community event is packed with:
🧪 Hands-on science activities
🎨 Creative craft stations
📚 Educational booths
🧠 Fun for curious minds of all ages!

📍 Enter the park at:
➡️ 201 N. 4th Avenue (main entrance)
➡️ Or the north end of 2nd Avenue (back gate)

Overflow parking: Corner of 1st Street & 2nd Avenue

-Children must be accompanied by an adult
-Sorry, no pets allowed inside the park

Mark your calendars! Bring the whole family and spend an evening exploring, creating, learning, and having fun under the stars!

📅 Friday, September 18, 2026
⏰ 7:30–10:00 PM
📍 Colorado River State Historic Park
🎟️ FREE Admission

📞 For more information, call 928-329-0471

Honor. Remember. Celebrate.One of the most meaningful traditions of Día de los Mu***os is the creation of an ofrenda, or...
09/16/2026

Honor. Remember. Celebrate.

One of the most meaningful traditions of Día de los Mu***os is the creation of an ofrenda, or altar, to honor and remember loved ones who have passed.

Ofrendas are filled with meaningful items—photographs, favorite foods, flowers, candles, and other personal mementos—that help tell the story of a loved one’s life. They are not meant to mourn, but to celebrate the lives, memories, and traditions of those who came before us. ❤️

As part of our 6th Annual Día de los Mu***os Celebration, we invite you to create an altar honoring someone special to you and your family.

🌼 Want to create an altar?
Scan the QR code to register and reserve your space.

Bring your memories, your stories, and the people you never want forgotten. 💀🌼

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
📍 Colorado River State Historic Park
⏰ 5–10 PM

Keep their memories alive. Celebrate their lives.
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NOW HIRING: Guest Services Representative – Seasonal/TemporaryYuma Crossing National Heritage Area is seeking a Guest Se...
09/15/2026

NOW HIRING: Guest Services Representative – Seasonal/Temporary

Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area is seeking a Guest Services Representative to join our team at the Colorado River State Historic Park and/or Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park.

Season: October 2026 – May 2027
Starting Pay: $16.00/hour
Schedule: 16–40 hours per week
Location: Yuma, Arizona

Responsibilities include:
• Welcoming and assisting park visitors
• Processing Park admissions and gift shop sales
• Providing information about park history and exhibits
• Assisting with special events and programs
• Supporting cleaning, landscaping and basic maintenance
• Working some evenings, weekends and holidays

Qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED required
• Must be at least 19 years old
• Valid driver’s license required
• Must pass a background check
• Must be available to work weekends, holidays and some evenings
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions

Customer service, retail, hospitality, event, cash-handling or maintenance experience is preferred.

Join Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area and help preserve, maintain, promote and restore Yuma’s historic and natural riverfront treasures.

Interested applicants are encouraged to send resume to [email protected]

Colorado River Park Hosts Free Exploration Station PartyYuma, AZ – On Friday, September 18th, the Colorado River State H...
09/15/2026

Colorado River Park Hosts Free Exploration Station Party

Yuma, AZ – On Friday, September 18th, the Colorado River State Historic Park will host their annual Exploration Station Party from 7:30-10:00 p.m.

The Exploration Station Party is a free, fun, educational evening of science exploration! The event will feature educational booths, crafts/activities, telescope viewing, and more.

“Every year, we come together and offer this free event to our community. The kids really have a blast learning about science,” said Tammy Snook, Park Manager of the Colorado River State Historic Park. “And the parents also appreciate that we have a beautiful, enclosed space for the kids to run off some excess energy.”

“This event is only made possible through the participation of our many community partners, each of which will host their own table with information and activities,” said Snook. “We are looking forward to having a number of new, participating partners this year and are really thankful to have so many returning partners as well.”

The Exploration Station Party will take place at the Colorado River State Historic Park, located at 201 N. 4th Ave. The main parking for this event will be at the vacant lots on the NW corner of 1st St. and 2nd Ave. From there, attendees can walk to the park’s back entrance at the north end of 2nd Ave. As a historic park, no pets are allowed.

The Colorado River State Historic Park is managed by the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area Corporation (YCNHA), which operates as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. YCNHA serves as an advocate, with key partners, to protect the Lower Colorado River and its rich history.

For more information, please contact the park at (928) 329-0471.

Filmmaker Luis Valle To Screen Anza 250 Documentary in YumaYuma, AZ – On Monday, September 21st, 2026, at 3 p.m., the Yu...
09/14/2026

Filmmaker Luis Valle To Screen Anza 250 Documentary in Yuma

Yuma, AZ – On Monday, September 21st, 2026, at 3 p.m., the Yuma Main Library and the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area will host documentary filmmaker Luis Valle for a free screening of “Anza 250: A Documentary,” immediately followed by a discussion and Q&A with Valle.

Valle's bilingual documentary follows his long-distance bicycle journey to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Anza Expedition by retracing what is known today as the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail.

“While the United States declared their independence from England 250 years ago, a very different story was playing out in the West,” said Tammy Snook, of the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area. “Here in present-day Arizona and California, Spain emerged as the colonial power establishing a foothold in the region.”

Spain attempted to secure their land claims in the West by establishing a string of missions along the coast of California. As part of this effort, they sought a land route from Mexico City to the coast of Alta (Upper) California, rather than relying exclusively upon travel by ship.

Spain tasked Captain Juan Bautista de Anza with “discovering” this route. To that end, in 1774, Anza followed indigenous guides and trails to become the first Spaniard to make and record this long-distance land trek from New Spain to Alta California.

The following year, in 1775, Anza led an epic colonial expedition of over 240 men, women, and children over 1,400 miles from Horcasitas, Mexico, through the Yuma Crossing, and on to San Francisco Bay. Arriving at the bay in late spring 1776, Anza and the colonists established Spain’s newest mission and presidio (fort), which eventually became the City of San Francisco.

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201 N 4th Avenue
Yuma, AZ
85364

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9am - 4:30pm

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+19283290471

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