Explore the History of Cave Creek and Carefree

MT. PLEASANT, S.C. - Sept. 23, 2013 - PRLog -- The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series is Cave Creek and Carefree from local author Patrick Grady and the Cave Creek Museum. The book is available starting October 7, 2013 and boasts more than 200 vintage images.

The towns of Cave Creek and Carefree are nestled in the lush foothills of the Sonoran Desert 35 miles north of Phoenix. The prehistoric Hohokam first inhabited the area, settling along Cave Creek and elsewhere above the washes. The settlement of Cave Creek dates to the 1870s and has a rich history of mining, ranching and homesteading. Early settlers persevered in this beautiful but rugged environment, isolated from the conveniences of urban life. Carefree, in contrast, was a master-planned town built in the late 1950s, providing modern amenities and infrastructure.

Both towns offer a dramatic landscape and profuse desert plant life. Visitors are drawn to the area for the abundant recreational activities, community festivals and art fairs as well as a unique blend of Western and contemporary cultures. The two towns are committed to protecting the desert environment and the welcoming, small-town atmosphere that is their historical legacy.

Images of America: Cave Creek and Carefree honors these Arizona towns by illuminating their past through a collection of vintage images. By showcasing the scenes from days gone by, the book hopes to protect the history for future generations.

Please Join us for our Book Launch!

When: Sunday, October 6th at 2:00 p.m.
Where: The Cave Creek Museum
6140 E Skyline Drive in Cave Creek
Event is free and open to the public.
Books will be available for purchase.
Please call 480-488-2764 for more information.

Available at area bookstores, independent retailers and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or online.  

Arcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional history in the United States.  Our mission is to make history accessible and meaningful through the publication of books on the heritage of America’s people and places.  Have we done a book on your town?  Visit www.arcadiapublishing.com/.