Monday, March 18, 2024

East Valley NHDAZ judging

 Excitement was in the air at the NHDAZ East Valley for students, teachers, judges and volunteers. Historical League members Pat Faur and Sharron McKinney were on hand to help out. We are so grateful for Dr. Kristen Rex organization of this project.







Sunday, March 17, 2024

NHDAZ exhibits on display

 Talented and well researched entries for NHDAZ. The students have worked hard and learned much. Final judging April 13 at ASU. The Historical League is proud to support this program with judges, volunteers, mentors, support and financial aid.

Check out these entries for NHDAZ. Lots of time and energy has gone into these projects. Congrats to all students in NHDAZ, whether they make it to Nationals or not!








Saturday, March 16, 2024

Saving Historic Restaurants with the National Trust and American Express

Together with American Express the National Trust is once again offering the Backing Historic Small Restaurants Grant Program to help restaurants address critical needs amid ongoing economic challenges. This year, they're DOUBLING the number of grant awardees to 50 small or independently owned restaurants across the country! Tastes & Treasures II: A Storytelling Cookbook of Historic Arizona has many of these priceless venues. www.HistoricalLeague.org/shop.aspx

Mrs. White's Cafe, Cafe Roka, El Chorro, Josephine's Bistro, Lon's at the Hermosa Inn, Rock Springs Cafe, The Spicery, Stockyards are just a few.

But they need your help! Let them know which cozy cafes, delicious dives, and excellent eateries you love that contribute to your neighborhood's unique history.
They're accepting nominations from restaurant enthusiasts as well as formal grant applications from restaurant owners.
Grant applications and public nominations will be accepted until 11:59 PM ET on March 25, 2024.
Get all the info here: https://ow.ly/2I7G50QP4Wb



Wednesday, March 13, 2024

National History Day AZ teachers are appreciated

 Teachers are special people. NHDAZ teachers go "above and beyond" with their time and talent. Gifts of Tastes & Treasures II and AZ Recollections and Reflections were given to East and West Valley NHDAZ teachers in appreciation. www.HistoricalLeague.org/shop.aspx








Saturday, March 9, 2024

Jan Hoeschler 1940-2024, long time Historical League member

 It is with sadness that we share the news of the passing of our dear, longtime Historical League member Janice “Jan” Hunter Hoeschler on Monday, February 26.

Jan joined the Historical League in 1990 and served in many leadership positions, including president from 1997-1998. Jan was an amazing mentor for League members who followed in her footsteps.
She always had a radiant smile and great sense of humor, and whatever project she took on, she did it with grace. Jan will be dearly missed.
A celebration of Jan’s wonderful life will be held on March 19, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. at the The Casa Franciscan Renewal Center, 5802 East Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley, AZ .
Obituaries in Phoenix, AZ | The Arizona Republic

Friday, March 8, 2024

International Women's Day

 

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

2024 AHS Postcard Contest Winners

Congrats to the Winners! Great job 3rd graders.
Thanks to Dr. Kristen Rex for all her work on the second Annual AZ Postcard Contest.

Let the celebrations and pizza parties begin!