Virtual Programs - A Black Army Saturday, May 16 at 10 am and Route 66 Wednesday, May 20 at noon

 Virtual Programming from AHS. Looking forward to it!  Details at https://arizonahistoricalsociety.org/#

Happy Valentine's Day and Arizona Statehood Day

 Great way to celebrate Arizona Statehood Day and Valentine's Day!

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/ 

Historical League celebrates Arizona Historymakers in Scottsdale

The Historical League’s Turquoise and Treasures Celebration will soon honor one couple and seven individual Arizona leaders who will share their life stories and contributions to Arizona and its community issues, such as the homeless, farming with less water and the fight against Alzheimer’s disease.

The celebration begins at 3 p.m. Oct. 25 at The Scott Resort & Spa, 4925 N. Scottsdale Road, in Scottsdale, according to a press release.

The Historical League Arizona Historymaker’s Recognition Program puts a spotlight on men and women who have distinguished themselves with noted achievements and contributed to making Arizona history.

Those being honored are John R. Graham , Dr. Eric M. Reiman, Sharon Harper, Sister Adele O’Sullivan, Diana ‘Dede’ Yazzie Devine, F. Ronald ‘Ron’ Rayner, Bob Boze Bell, Dr. Duane Wooten and Dr. Oliver Harper.

For more information, visit https://historicalleague.org/2025-arizona-historymakerstm%20-turquoise-treasures-celebration/.

Giving Tuesday

 

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Finishing touches on Historymakers Exhibit

The interactive monitors have been installed and work like a charm. So nice to join the "techie age." Michael DeQuinque of Sound and Video did a fabulous job. It is so enlightening to hear each Historymaker speak about his/her life, business, family, philanthropy and connection with Arizona.
Linda Corderman is working on new signage and framing of the monitors. Soon the exhibit will be ready for the "Unveiling of Historymakers 2014" October 22 at AHS Museum at Papago Park. 5-7:00 pm.
$35. Hors d'oeuvres and beverages served.
Details at www.HistoricalLeague.org
Tickets at www.regonline.com/historyinthemaking

Hattie Wog portrait , age six, c. 1896

Portrait of this darling child, Hattie Wog, age six, c. 1896, is in the back halls of Arizona Historical Society Museum at Papago Park but no one seems to know her background.  By the looks of her dress, shoes and background, she was well-to-do. If only she could tell us . . . . It's so important to document history for future generations.

Fascinating photographic history of Adams Hotel

Check out this large panel photographic journey of the Adams Hotel. Pictures say a thousand words.
These are displayed at the Library at AHS Museum at Papago Park.

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.