Arizona Historical Society

07/01/2024

Have you registered for the January 9th Arizona Biography program yet?
In just a couple of days, you will get to experience Historian Scott Einberger present on the Distance in His Eyes: Stewart Udall and the American Environment.

🎫Register for FREE here: https://rb.gy/gdo3ia
🗓January 9, 2024
⏰12pm

More info:
Born into a deeply devout Mormon family in rural St. Johns, Arizona, Stewart Udall grew up to become the most successful U.S. Secretary of the Interior in American history. A key player in the Kennedy and Johnson administrations, Udall lobbied for the creation of numerous new national parks as well as the National Wilderness Preservation System, Land and Water Conservation Fund, and National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Udall was a gifted writer and intellectual, and in his later years urged the country to tackle global warming-climate change. Discover the life and legacy of a farsighted conservationist during this virtual presentation.

05/01/2024

Happy National Bird Day! Here are some sweet pictures from our archives of an Arizonan with her pet bird. What better way to preserve the love and time spent with your pet, than through pictures? At AHS, we are constantly preserving images and sweet memorabilia such as these, and you can too!

The US National Archives has some great tips for preserving family archives. Click here to learn more: https://www.archives.gov/preservation/family-archives

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02/01/2024

Have your students or kids started creating their postcards for the AHS 3rd Grade Postcard Contest yet? We can't wait to see what you turn in!💌Don't forget, the deadline to submit is February 2, 2024.
For rules and more, visit: https://arizonahistoricalsociety.org/education/ahs-postcard-contest/

29/12/2023

Join us in a couple of weeks on January 9 for the second program in our Arizona Biography Series: The Stuff of Legends. This program will feature Historian Scott Einberger and his presentation, Distance in His Eyes: Stewart Udall and the American Environment.

Register for FREE here: https://rb.gy/gdo3ia

More info:
Born into a deeply devout Mormon family in rural St. Johns, Arizona, Stewart Udall grew up to become the most successful U.S. Secretary of the Interior in American history. A key player in the Kennedy and Johnson administrations, Udall lobbied for the creation of numerous new national parks as well as the National Wilderness Preservation System, Land and Water Conservation Fund, and National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Udall was a gifted writer and intellectual, and in his later years urged the country to tackle global warming-climate change. Discover the life and legacy of a farsighted conservationist during this virtual presentation.

29/12/2023

We're hiring! Do you have skills writing, editing, and proofreading? Do you have experience in journal editorial practices? Do you have a love of Arizona history? Apply for our Associate Editor position today!
Updated link to apply: https://www.azstatejobs.gov/jobs/dcc2a596-1803-49d2-96e8-0db52d1b0695

19/12/2023

Over 150 guests joined the Arizona Technology Council for their Annual Tech the Halls event at the Arizona Heritage Center! Today, we are excited to announce the 3 winners from the raffle!

1. The Arizona Historical Society at 150: Dean Frias, ASU
2. Journal of Arizona History, Summer 2023: Representative Judy Schwiebert, AZ State House
3. AHS Membership: Vern Nicholas, Q4Life

19/12/2023

🎁Give the gift of history, exploration, culture, AND discovery! AHS memberships start as low as $25. Or consider purchasing a gift the whole family will enjoy, with an Annual Family Membership for $65.

You can purchase gift memberships by calling our membership department at 480-387-5359, or here: https://shorturl.at/aPQRV

Through purchasing a gift membership, your gift recipients will receive:

-Journal of Arizona History, the premier history journal for Arizona and the Southwest
-Exclusive Members-Only virtual content, such as exhibit sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes tours, and more
-Discounts at AHS events, lectures, classes, and museum gift shops
-Time Travelers reciprocal benefits at more than 300 historical societies nationwide
-Unlimited free admission to all open AHS museums

11/12/2023

Give the gift of HISTORY this holiday season. Annual memberships start at just $25!

By purchasing a gift membership, your gift recipients will receive:
-Journal of Arizona History, the premier history journal for Arizona and the Southwest
-Exclusive Members-Only virtual content, such as exhibit sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes tours, and more
-Discounts at AHS events, lectures, classes, and museum gift shops
-Time Travelers reciprocal benefits at more than 300 historical societies nationwide
-Unlimited free admission to all open AHS museums

You can purchase gift memberships by calling the membership department at 480-387-5359, or here: https://shorturl.at/aPQRV
Please purchase by December 15 to ensure delivery by December 25.

09/12/2023

This winter break, partake in some craft making to prepare for the AHS 3rd Grade Postcard Contest! You can watch the video below to learn more about the rules and prizes for this year's contest.
https://youtu.be/Sjx1V7c1rZw?si=fgRNiQPm6QqJBRa0

💌Entries must be postmarked by February 2, 2024.

For additional information visit: https://arizonahistoricalsociety.org/education/ahs-postcard-contest/

07/12/2023

The Valley Spring Beverage Company was based in Phoenix from around 1949 to 1970, with large popularity in the 1960s. The company was founded by Barney Rozefsky, who came to Phoenix from the East Coast. Rozefsky was Jewish and the company was often advertised in the Phoenix Jewish News with Yiddish taglines. The large glass bottles prominently featured a cowboy-inspired label, and boasted over 24 different flavors that could be enjoyed solo or as a sparkling mixer.

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05/12/2023

Join us one week from today on Dec. 12, for the first program in our Arizona Biography Series: The Stuff of Legends. This FREE virtual program will feature Author Wynne Brown as she describes the life and work of 1880s botanist and artist Sara Lemmon.

Register for free here: https://rb.gy/z85nf3

05/12/2023

Are you looking for a gift the whole family can enjoy? By purchasing a gift membership, your gift recipients will receive:
-Journal of Arizona History, the premier history journal for Arizona and the Southwest
-Exclusive Members-Only virtual content, such as exhibit sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes tours, and more
-Discounts at AHS events, lectures, classes, and museum gift shops
-Unlimited free admission to all open AHS museums
-Time Travelers reciprocal benefits at more than 300 historical societies nationwide

You can purchase gift memberships by calling the membership department at 480-387-5359, or here: https://shorturl.at/aPQRV
Please purchase by December 15 to ensure delivery by December 25.

04/12/2023

The Autumn issue of the Journal of Arizona History is now available on Project MUSE: https://muse.jhu.edu/issue/51672. Print copies will be mailed to our members soon. Recently, some historians have begun comparing the histories of the South and West. The JAH staff wondered, what can we learn by comparing the history of Arizona to a state in the South? So, we partnered with our colleagues at the Kentucky Historical Society to produce joint special issues of our respective journals. Together we selected 11 topics to compare. Five of those topics appear in the Journal of Arizona History and the other 6 appear in the Autumn 2023 Register of the Kentucky Historical Society. All told, we worked with 29 historians around the country to help us compare Arizona’s history to Kentucky’s. After working on this project for over four years, we are thrilled to share the results!

01/12/2023

Sandra Day O’Connor was an attorney, politician, and the first woman to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court. Among other accolades, she was honored as an Arizona Historymaker by the Historical League in 1992. Sandra Day O'Connor accomplished much throughout her life and left an incredible legacy in Arizona and U.S. history. AHS is saddened to hear of her passing and would like to share a couple of photos from our collection in her honor.

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📷100-0002691: Picture of Sandra Day O'Connor (3rd from left), with her brother Rancher Alan Day (2nd from left) in the 1960s.

28/11/2023

Are you looking for a way to support the Arizona Historical Society this ? By choosing to give to AHS, you can receive a membership for a loved one in return. Through purchasing a gift membership, your gift recipients will receive...

-Journal of Arizona History, the premier history journal for Arizona and the Southwest
-Exclusive Members-Only virtual content, such as exhibit sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes tours, and more
-Discounts at AHS events, lectures, classes, and museum gift shops
-Unlimited free admission to all open AHS museums
-Time Travelers reciprocal benefits at more than 300 historical societies nationwide

You can purchase gift memberships by calling the membership department at 480-387-5359, or here: https://shorturl.at/aPQRV
Please purchase by December 15 to ensure delivery by December 25.

27/11/2023

Join us virtually on December 12 at 12 p.m. for the first program in our Arizona Biography Series: The Stuff of Legends. This program will feature Author Wynne Brown as she describes the life and work of 1880s botanist and artist Sara Lemmon, for whom Arizona’s Mount Lemmon is named — and will focus in particular on the watercolors that have survived from Sara’s time in Southern Arizona.

Register for FREE here: https://prod5.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/ticketsearchcriteria.aspx?evtinfo=334885~5ac2ccc1-54af-4b64-ae9b-7b0df253cfe3&

24/11/2023

Happy Black Friday! For this week's AHS Collections Highlight we've decided to feature a toy that we are sure many parents remember rushing to the store to get for their kids. This original 1963 Easy Bake Oven used two incandescent light bulbs to bake a range of mini desserts including cakes, cookies, and brownies. The Easy Bake Oven quickly became a household name and in 2006 was inducted into the Toy Hall of Fame. Did any of you have this original model oven? Comment below!

21/11/2023

Thank you to everyone who attended our Historic Ghost Walking Tours in Yuma! We had the best time with each of you and we look forward to hosting more special events like these in the future. A special thank you goes out to Jenny for leading each of these spooktacular tours!👻

21/11/2023

18/11/2023

We have some important news to announce. Please note that the Arizona History Museum (Tucson) and Arizona Heritage Center (Tempe) and both libraries will be temporarily closed starting November 19, 2023 through January 22, 2024. We are using this time to conduct maintenance upgrades and behind-the-scenes improvements to enhance your future visits. Although some changes may be subtle, we’re committed to delivering an exceptional museum experience. We sincerely thank you for your support and look forward to welcoming you back to our museums after the holidays.

14/11/2023

We are looking for a National History Day Coordinator to join our team! Apply today or share with someone who might be interested.

Apply Here: https://www.azstatejobs.gov/jobs/national-history-day-coordinator-tucson-arizona-united-states

13/11/2023

We're hiring! Do you have skills writing, editing, and proofreading? Do you have experience in journal editorial practices? Do you have a love of Arizona history? Apply for our Associate Editor position today!
https://www.azstatejobs.gov/jobs/dcc2a596-1803-49d2-96e8-0db52d1b0695

07/11/2023

All AHS museums will be closed on Friday, November 10 and Saturday, November 11 in observation of Veteran's Day.
We will open back up to the public on Tuesday, November 14 (10am-3pm). Thank you!

07/11/2023

🤩While Taylor Swift is making history, we work hard to preserve history! On this day in 1864, the Arizona Historical Society was founded. From cardigans, scarves, toy getaway cars and more Arizona artifacts, we are constantly collecting, preserving, and sharing AZ history from all eras.😉

04/11/2023

In honor of 1989 (Taylor's Version) album coming out, we've made our own version🤩 Founded in 1864, here is AHS's Version featuring a famous artifact many of you might recognize!

Visit the Arizona Heritage Center in Tempe to see the star of this album cover in person! Bob's Big Boy is a permanent exhibit at the AZ Heritage Center, which is open Tue-Sat, from 10am-3pm.

03/11/2023

The application deadline for the 2024 AHS Research Fellowship is approaching! Apply by November 10, 2023 for an opportunity to research in AZ.
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03/11/2023

Don't forget this Saturday November 4th the Sanguinetti House Museum will be open for our free public event, everyone is invited!

We are inviting Veterans and their families to display photos, uniforms, and other memorabilia to tell their stories and to be recognized for their dedication and sacrifices.

If you want to sign up to display at this event, please complete the form: https://forms.gle/BQV2Ge9G9byRcBSx5 or call us at 928-782-1841.
We also have flyers available to display. You can email [email protected] for more information.
Thank you, and we hope to see you at the museum! 🌹🇺🇸

03/11/2023

The Ronstadt family enjoying a barbecue at their home in Tucson, photographed by the Western Ways Features Company.

02/11/2023

We are incredibly honored to receive the Charles Redd Center for Western Studies Award for Exhibition Excellence for our exhibition Rebuilding Home Plate - Baseball in Arizona's Japanese American Incarceration Camps. Thank you Western Museums Association!