Arizona Women's Hall of Fame inductee Dr. Josephine Pete

 Wonderful Event: Arizona Women's Hall of Fame honored 9 new inductees with Brownie troops watching, leading the Pledge of Allegiance and fascinated with the program. Historical League member Dr. Josephine Pete was one of the honorees. Thanks to Norma Jean Coulter for the great photos and all her work with this program.

Surrounded by family, friends, and fellow Historical League members, Dr. Josephine Pete received a well-deserved honor. Check out her biography.

Norma Jean Coulter and honoree Dr. Josephine Pete

Pam den Draak, Carolyn Mendoza, Zona Lorig, Linda Fritsch

Cathy Shumard, Carolyn Mendoza, Margaret Baker. Other Historical League members not pictured were Laurie-Sue Retts, Susan Dale, Katie Tovar, Sharon McKinney and Anne Lupica.

Senator Mark Kelly and Gabby Giffords Visit "Ready to Launch"

On June 2, the Arizona Historical Society had a very special visit from an Arizona astronaut. Thank you, Senator Mark Kelly, Gabby Giffords, and Ron Barber for visiting the Arizona History Museum and the new "Ready to Launch: Arizona's Place in Space" exhibition. Watch Senator Kelly's interview on KGUN about how Arizonans are making history in space exploration. https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/astronaut-now-senator-tours-space-exhibit “Ready to Launch” is sponsored by Paragon Space Development Corporation and supported by Arizona Humanities and Albertsons. Special thanks to Arizona State University, the University of Arizona, Lowell Observatory, USGS, and NASA Johnson Space Center.