About UsThank you for your interest. The Fort Apache Historic Park is a resource owned and managed by the White Mountain Apache Tribe with assistance from the Fort Apache Heritage Foundation. We are located 1/2 mile east of Arizona Highway 73, and 5 miles south of Whiteriver, Arizona, open daily 7:00am to sunset. The Nohwike' Bágowa (House of Our Footprints) Museum, which houses permanent exhibits, historical information, cultural interpretation, and a gift shop, is open 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Saturday. For more information, please call (928) 338-4525. Kinishba Ruins National Historic Landmark is located approximately 4 miles west of the Park. Please check in at the Nohwike' Bágowa Museum for permits and information prior to visiting the ruins. The Fort Apache Heritage Foundation, Inc., was chartered in 1998 by the White Mountain Apache Tribe to provide assistance in the Tribe's historic preservation, cultural and language perpetuation, and other heritage efforts. The Foundation is charged with the preservation, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse of the Fort Apache/Theodore Roosevelt School National Register Historic District following the transfer of administrative management from the Bureau of Indian Affairs in 2007. The Foundation is an active, growing organization and we welcome partners to assist us in bringing Fort Apache back into the active service of the White Mountain Apache people and our guests from all over the world. Contact the Heritage Foundation for tours, historical resources, and cultural interpretative. We are happy to assist individuals and groups to explore the region and enjoy their visit. Job information:
The Fort Apache Heritage Foundation is currently hiring for: Development Director: A skilled leader is needed to join management of this growing organization. The full job description is available in pdf format here. Economic Development Intern: Energetic contributors are sought to advance use of Fort Apache as an economic benefit for the tribe, local community, small businesses in the area, and the region. Work can be done on-site and remotely. Minimum three month commitment. Click here. |
