Celebrate 251 + years of Tucson

 Celebrate 251+ years of Tucson with us and enjoy discounted admission to the Arizona History Museum, Tucson on Saturday, August 22, 2026! Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., get out of the summer HEAT and enjoy walking through our COOL museum.

General Admission: $2.50

Kids 6 and under are free!

Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Arizona History Museum

949 E. 2nd St., Tucson, AZ 85719

In addition to exploring our exhibits, join the Arizona Historical Society and local broadcasting legend Ray Lindstrom for a fascinating lecture on 100 years of radio history in Tucson! The lecture will begin at 11 AM, registered guests will have priority seating beginning at 10:45 AM. Seating is limited, and on a first come, first served basis for attendees that are not registered.

Rattlesnake Dress

 Rattlesnake Dress: Talk About Fashion with Teeth!

These photos of Edith Holbert of Tucson, were taken in the 1930s. She was a rattlesnake fancier who hunted and captured the snakes on trips into the desert. She would tan the snake skins and create one-of-a-kind outfits. She kept newspapers on the floor of her house in case a snake got loose. This way she could hear the snake on the newspapers and catch him.

Would you wear one of her creations?

Courtesy of Arizona Historical Society archives.

Scott Baxter photographs Arizona Historymakers

 Documenting Arizona's most influential figures is a privilege, and Scott Baxter excels in this endeavor. His lens has captured the essence of the 2017, 2019, 2023, and 2025 honorees, preserving their legacies for posterity. Visit https://historicalleague.org/arizona-historymakers-2/ to learn more.

KJZZ highlights Scott Baxter's remarkable series “100 Years, 100 Ranchers.” You can catch a few of them on view in Terminal 4, level 1, international walkway (post-security)."

AHS Education Team visit Riordan Mansion

"Getting to hang with new education curator, Abigail Austin. We went to the Riordan and learned about the family and their impact on Flagstaff." writes Kristen Rex as she and Emily Hahn enjoyed Flagstaff, both ready to share their experiences with the rest of the education department at Arizona Historical Society.

Kristen Rex

Abigail Austin

Trivia Night August 28, 2026

 Historical League President Jolynn Clarke comments, "The trivia playing group has grown steadily over the past three months. We started at about 15 in May and we were up to about 25 in July. The questions are sometimes easy with the answers right on the tip of the tongue, and sometimes a little more targeted and obscure. In July, April Bivens and Nina von Schroeter joined my sister, Judy and me on a team. We found it was really helpful to have several generations represented. We didn't win, but we had a lot of fun playing.

The next trivia night will be Friday, August 28. Registration can happen online or night of. The cost is $10.00. Registration starts at 6:00pm and game play starts at 6:30pm. Max is the moderator and judge (whatever the judge says goes and he doesn't take bribes). Other AHS staff, like Holly Bernard, assist in counting correct answers and letting us know the right answers - after the fact. It's a lot of fun.”

A teacher that you will always remember: Stacey Trepanier

 Stacey Trepanier: One of those teachers you remember your whole life! Stacey is celebrating her present and past National History Day in Arizona students even as they graduate beyond her class. They gain life lessons and extensive education from her.

Keep up the great work!!

St. Augustine church in Tucson

 In 1885, the San St. Augustine church had been standing for nearly 20 years facing west on Tucson's Church Plaza. When the new and larger St. Augustine cathedral was constructed in 1896, the old church was converted into a hotel. Subsequently the building was painted yellow and turned into a garage. The old church building was razed in 1936, but its facade and rosette window were saved. Part of the facade and rosette window can now be seen adorning the front of the Arizona Historical Society building in Tucson.

This photograph of San St. Augustine church was taken circa 1885.