Festival of Lights
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Besh-ba-Gowah Archeological Park, a Salado Indian ruin in Globe, Arizona, celebrates the holiday with 1,400 luminarias illuminating the walls of this Salado restoration on the Sunday evening prior to Christmas weekend. Each year a different holiday program is featured. There will be holiday decorations, Native American storytellers and dancers, and Santa Claus for the little ones. Light refreshments are served. Open to the public from 5 pm to 9 pm on the Sunday before Christmas.
Festival of Lights
Phone : 800-804-5623 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : beshbagowah@cableone.net
Web: www.globemiamichamber.com
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Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaeological Park
Besh-Ba-Gowah is an ancient ruin unlike the others. Here you are encouraged to walk within the rooms of this 700 year old pueblo, climb ladders into the upper stories, and see the utensils, pottery and furbishings that were a part of life in pre-Columbian times.
Globe, AZ ArchaeologyOld Gila County Jail
When Gila County moved its offices into the then new county courthouse in March, 1907, the county jail was housed in the rear of the ground floor. Shortly thereafter, it was apparent that the jail within the courthouse was insufficient to meet the needs of the county. On January 5, 1909
Globe, AZ Pioneer HistoryThe Eder House
This Colonial Revival home was built in 1905 of unbaked adobe and has a hip roof and a full-width veranda. It was originally an 868 sq. ft. duplex with an outhouse in the back. The shake shingle roof was covered with sheets of corrugated metal, and newspapers dated 1938
Globe, AZ Historic HomesDistinquished Landmarks
Salt River Canyon
Some people believe, because of the more intimate contact, that the Salt River Canyon is more beautiful than the Grand Canyon. Salt River rafting trips begin here.
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Globe, AZ Natural AttractionsHistoric Courthouse
The old Gila County Courthouse is now home to the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts. This building was actually the second county courthouse built on this site. The original courthouse, completed in September 1888, was evidently inadequate to begin with. By March, 1907
Globe, AZ Historic Courthouses