New Exhibit Opening Tuesday, February 10

 

Jim Turner, February guest speaker "The West Most Western Town: Scottsdale"

 Getting our fill of Scottsdale history at the February meeting, guest speaker Jim Turner. engaged us. Filled with facts, fun humor and personalized stories, his presentations are quite entertaining.

February meeting Valentine's Special

Valentines, tacos and productivity - our Feb meeting had it all! BIG Thanks to President Jolynn Clarke for running an efficient meeting filled with great information. Shoutout to Sandy & Pat for making it look fancy, Creations by Sergio for the nom-noms. Thanks, team, for making it a success!

Holly Barnard thanked Cathy Shumard for her role with NHD co-ordinator. She updated us on in-classroom education, National History Day (first State Contest is Sat. Feb 21 in Chandler), Docent training, outreach and more.

Dr. Breeckner explained improvements to AZHC, refreshed exhibits, ongoing projects with diagrams and deadlines. Feb 10 is re-opening. Feb 14 is Arizona Statehood Day.

With a building that is 32 years old, Dr. B explained the process of upgrading HVAC, fire sprinkler system, exhibits, facade, theatres and more.

AZHC re-opening February 10!

 

Calvin Goode would be pleased to see AZcentral article 1/28/2026 "Look inside George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center"

 AZcentral article 1/28/2026 "Look inside George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center" is filled with photos and history.

As a graduate of Carver High School, Calvin Goode (2003 AZ Historymaker) remarked, “There was a lot of pride in the school. There are a lot of folks who graduated from Carver, not only in athletics but academically, who have achieved a great deal and what could be more fitting than where you went to high school, to bring it back as a museum.” The Carver alumni organization, led by Mr. Goode, acquired the old two-story building and worked to restore Carver High School to a place of pride in the community, as the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center, showcasing the achievements of African Americans in Phoenix and Arizona.

Listen to him talk at https://historicalleague.org/historymakers/calvin-c-goode/

DUANE M. WOOTEN,M.D. I 2025 Arizona Historymakers Honoree

1. Duane M. Wooten, M.D.: Arizona Historymaker 2025, Well-Known Pediatrician, South Phoenix Community Leader 

Historymakers are Arizonans who have made significant contributions to Arizona by distinguishing themselves in diverse areas, including education, business, public service, sports, architecture, and the arts. Video by Carey Pena of Inspired Media 360, for Historical League; videographer Leonardo Buono. For more information on Duane M. Wooten, M.D., the oral history, and photo visit https://historicalleague.org/projects/duane-m-wooten-m-d/ 

New banners for Historical League special events

Ready to promote the Historical League at future events with these new banners, complete with QR code. 
 It will be fun to spot the different Arizona Historymakers.
The National History Day Arizona students are all smiles while traveling to Washington D.C. for National Competition.