Reflections of the Valley: Celebrating the Original Residents of Fountain Hills Through Living History Interviews
Reflections of the Valley: Celebrating the Original Residents of Fountain Hills
Meet the people who helped shape Fountain Hills! This two-part series features live interviews with early residents, and a community show-and-tell celebrating historic photos, memorabilia, and personal stories from the town's early years.Step back in time as the River of Time Museum & Exploration Center celebrates the people who helped shape Fountain Hills during its earliest years. Reflections of the Valley is a two-part series that preserves the memories, photographs, and personal stories of the community's pioneering residents, business owners, and civic leaders.
Through engaging conversations and shared memories, participants will gain a deeper appreciation for the vision, perseverance, and community spirit that transformed the desert into the thriving town we know today.
Saturday, October 3, 10:00–11:00 AM
Voices of the Valley — Living History InterviewsPull up a chair for an intimate hour of storytelling as some of Fountain Hills' earliest residents, business owners, and community leaders share firsthand accounts of building a new community in the desert. Through a guided interview format, you'll hear stories of the desert challenges, opportunities, and pioneer spirit that defined Fountain Hills during the 1970s and 1980s.
Thursday, November 5, 1:00–2:00 PM
Fountain Hills Show & TellBring your memories to share! Original residents, longtime families, and community members are invited to bring historic photographs, scrapbooks, memorabilia, and other keepsakes that tell the story of Fountain Hills' early years. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon of reminiscing while helping preserve our community's history for future generations.
Dates: Saturday, October 3 & Thursday, November 5
Location: River of Time Museum & Exploration Center
Cost: Free (Museum admission not included.)
Advance registration is requested as space is limited. For additional information or to register visit www.riveroftime.center/calendar.
Date and Time
Saturday Oct 3, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM MST
Saturday October 3 and Thursday November 5
10:00-11:00am
Location
River of Time Museum & Exploration Center
12901 N La Montana Dr
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Fees/Admission
Admission is free.
Advance registration is requested as space is limited. For additional information or to register visit www.riveroftime.center/calendar.
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Contact Information
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