Arizona and the Medal of Honor Exhibit at AHS Museum thru Oct 24

“Above and Beyond: Arizona and the Medal of Honor” through October 24, 2014. Between 1862 and 1889, some 157 United States Army officers and enlisted men serving in today’s Arizona received the nation’s highest military decoration for valor. Since that time, these Medal of Honor recipients, including eleven Apache scouts, would be joined by five of Arizona’s other native sons. The story of bravery under fire now will be told in this exciting new exhibit.

AHS Museum at Papago Park, 1300 N. College Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 Phone: 480-929-0292, ext. 180  Email: AHStempe@azhs.gov.

Medal of Honor Exhibit opens at AHS Museum

Circa 1870 Medal given to Private Chicquito Indain Scout

Between 1862 and 1889, some 157 US Army officers and enlisted men serving in today's Arizona, received the nation's highest military decoration for valor. Since that time, these Medal of Honor recipients, including eleven Apache scouts, would be joined by four of Arizona's other native sons. The story of bravery under fire now will be told in this exciting new exhibit.

Jim and Jeannine Moyle visit with Margaret Baker

The ribbon cutting of "Above and Beyond: Arizona and the Medal of Honor" opening was attended by family and friends who were impressed with the artifacts, video, photos and more.

Official photographer League member Betsy Davis

Roll of Honor wall

Colonel J.R.Vargas USMC

Arizona and the Medal of Honor - New exhibit at AHS, Tempe

May 18 – October 24 "Above and Beyond: Arizona and the Medal of Honor”

Between 1862 and 1889, some 157 United States Army officers and enlisted men serving in today’s Arizona received the nation’s highest military decoration for valor. Since that time, these Medal of Honor recipients, including eleven Apache scouts, would be joined by four of Arizona’s other native sons. The story of bravery under fire now will be told in this exciting new exhibit.

Exhibition included with general museum admission: $5.00; Ages 60+ and Ages 12-18: $4.00; Ages 11 and younger and all AHS members: Free. Regular Museum hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesdays – Saturdays; 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sundays. Closed Mondays and state holidays. Free parking at the museum.

AHS Museum at Papago Park, 1300 N. College Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 Phone: 480-929-0292, ext. 180  Email: AHStempe@azhs.gov.