Buy your Raffle tickets today for this beautiful print of the Historic Empire Ranch created by David Jácome. Tickets are $10 each. The drawing will be held at 12 PM during our 150th Anniversary Celebration...
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Preserving the Empire Ranch for Future Generations
Photo by Alan Nyiri
Who We Are
The Empire Ranch Foundation (ERF) is a non-profit 501c3 volunteer organization that was established in 1997. Acting in cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the purpose of the Foundation is to protect, restore and sustain the Empire Ranch historical buildings and landscape as an outstanding western heritage and education center.
Historic Empire Ranch
News & Announcements
150th Anniversary Celebration
Join us on Saturday, August 22, 2026 (9 am to 1 pm) for a special celebration of the history, significance, and endurance of the Empire Ranch.
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A Star Is Born (1976)
Tickets are on sale now for the Empire Ranch benefit screening at the Loft Cinema in Tucson commemorating the 50th Anniversary of A Star is Born, starring Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson.
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Special Empire Ranch Buckle
Pre-orders are open for our first-ever custom-made Empire Ranch Buckle to commemorate the ranch’s 150th anniversary! Made of German silver, the buckles measure 4 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ and come in two styles. Your purchase...
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