Come join this year’s Wingfield gathering in Tempe on Friday, April 26th and Camp Verde, Saturday, April 27th.
The Wingfields of Arizona are hosting this year’s gathering in Camp Verde, Arizona on Saturday, April 27th. The day’s event is partially subsidized by members of the Arizona Wingfields.
Camp Verde is a pivotal town for the Wingfields of Arizona. Their ancestors were early settlers in the Verde Valley in central Arizona. When they first settled in Arizona in 1875 it was not a state yet, it was the Territory of Arizona. Arizona did not become the 48th state of the United States of America (U.S.A.) until February 14, 1912.
Past Wingfield gatherings in Arizona have always been well attended. The Wingfields of Arizona have created an itinerary that we hope you and your family will enjoy. Nonmembers are welcomed.
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Tempe
2100 South Priest Drive
Tempe, Arizona, 85282
WFS encourages Wingfield family members and guests to check into the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Tempe on Thursday, April 25th (same hotel rate of $150, plus taxes). There are no events scheduled Thursday, use this time to relax and tour Tempe and Phoenix. Arrive early and meet other family members and guests.
If you decide to arrive on Thursday, April 25th, join the group at Brick and Barley-A Neighborhood Bar, www.brickandbarleyaz.com around 5 pm for finger foods and drinks (WFS will confirm later the exact timing). The restaurant and bar is owned by Whitney Wingfield. A shuttle can be arranged with Brick and Barley Bar or the hotel. If you plan on arriving on Thursday and want to join the group, please make sure to let WFS know when you complete your registration.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Tempe
2100 South Priest Drive
Tempe, Arizona, 85282
Registration and WFS Store
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Drop by the Encantada Ballroom at the DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix Tempe to pick up your registration packet and socialize with others before the reception and dinner. Come during this time to ask questions about the Wingfield family. The Wingfield genealogy database will be accessible; we will be happy to walk you through the database and answer questions. The WFS Store will also be open during this time.
Reception
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Drop by the Encantada Ballroom at the DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix Tempe to socialize with others before dinner. There will be a cash bar at the Encantada Ballroom patio where drinks can be purchased.
Dinner & Presentation
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The banquet is the main social event to begin this year’s Wingfield gathering in Arizona. Dinner will begin at 6:00 pm. You should wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
Following dinner a presentation with photos and discussion will be given about the early Wingfields of the Verde Valley in central Arizona and an overview of Saturday’s trip to Camp Verde.
Friday’s event is an opportunity to socialize with others before Saturday’s full day tour to Camp Verde, Arizona.
This day we will go to Camp Verde, Arizona. We will depart and return by motor coach to the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Tempe. You should wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Boarding begins 15 minutes before departure (boarding will take place at Conference Center parking). We will depart on time to ensure adherence to the tour schedule for the convenience of our hosts.
Depart DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Tempe by 8:30 AM
Fort Verde State Historic Park
10:30 am – 11:30 am / 12:00 pm
Our 1st stop will be at Fort Verde State Historic Park, www.azstateparks.com/fort-verde. Fort Verde State Historic Park was once a Fort that was occupied by U.S. Army troops. Construction of the Fort began in 1871 and was completed by 1873. The Fort was an active military base during the Central Arizona Indian Wars.
General Crook’s U.S. Army scouts and soldiers were based at Fort Verde in the 1870s and 1880s. From 1865 – 1891, Fort Verde was home to officers, doctors, families, enlisted men, and scouts. The park is one of the best-preserved examples of a fort that existed during the Indian Wars in Arizona. Several of the original buildings still stand. You will have an opportunity to visit three historic house museums that were furnished in the 1880s. They are listed on the National and State Register of Historic Places. The former Administration building houses the Visitor Center with interpretive exhibits, period artifacts from military life, and history about the Indian Scouts during the Indian Wars era.
BBQ lunch and gathering at historic Robert Wingfield house and grounds
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Our 2nd stop will be at the historic Robert Wingfield house and grounds for lunch. This event is partially subsidized by members of the Arizona Wingfields. Lunch will consist of barbecue pork, beans, coleslaw, rolls, lemonade and water. For desert will be cobbler and cookies. You will enjoy a delicious lunch and desert, and have an opportunity for small groups of 8 to tour the historic house. Socialize outside with family and friends and take photos. A table with memorabilia and history about the Arizona Wingfields will be available for you to review. Some items from the WFS Store will also be available for purchase during this time.
James Henry Wingfield and Boss Head houses
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Our 3rd stop will be a brief stop at the historic James Henry Wingfield and Boss Head houses for a talk outside and an opportunity to take photos.
Wingfield Plaza and Camp Verde Historical Society
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Our 4th stop will be at the Wingfield Plaza, where the old western mercantile store was once located in Camp Verde. It was owned and operated by the Wingfields. The Wingfield name is celebrated on the walls of Wingfield Bread Co. and in the name of the building. Learn more about the rich history of Camp Verde and the Wingfield family’s involvement in the establishment and development of Camp Verde.
You will have an opportunity to walk around, visit the Camp Verde Historical Society and drop by Low Places Bar and Grill to grab a drink and use their restrooms before we depart Camp Verde. Inside the Bar and Grill is some further history.
Depart Camp Verde by 5:30 PM
We will depart Camp Verde by 5:30 PM and should arrive back at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Tempe by 7:30 PM.
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For more information about things to do while in Tempe or Phoenix, contact Stephen Chanko at [email protected]
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Stephen, Jim or Barbara:
Stephen Chanko
[email protected]
860-618-8465
Jim Nowak
[email protected]
630-399-9769
Barbara Cortino
[email protected]
224-622-4664
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