Cattle is one of the original “Five C’s”— joining Copper, Citrus, Climate and Cotton—that formed the original foundation of the Arizona economy. The land area from Cave Creek, extending North clear to today’s Interstate 40, was not only home to the largest cattle ranch in the Southwest United States, but it was also home to the deadliest range war in American history. We will explore the evolution of the area’s now almost forgotten Cattle trade, its impact on the community, and the characters who made it possible.

FORMAT: In-Person – classroom
INSTRUCTION METHOD: Lecture
AGES: Adults 18+, Youth Ages 14-18
PREREQUISITES: None
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All skill levels
FEE: Free – but please kindly RSVP below so we can plan accordingly. $10.00 donation per person appreciated at the door. Donations for our 501(c)(3) allow us to continue to offer high-quality events like this to the community. Thank you for your donation.
INSTRUCTOR: Jim Sherbert
Jim Sherbert’s 30-year career spans a wide range of consumer and commercial manufacturing categories with both domestic and international responsibilities. He has a passion for history and the broad scope of events and people who make America unique among nations. At The Holland Center, Jim is a former board chair, serves as development leader of the Desert Foothills Leadership Academy, and leads the Americana Lecture Series.