Past Historymakers attend 2025 Historymakers Announcement event

 Many previously honored Arizona Historymakers attended the 2025 Historymakers Announcement event. Turns out a lot of them know each other! 

Family members and friends support 2023 AZ Historymakers

 An enthusiastic group of family members attended the 2023 Arizona Historymakers Announcement on Feb 23. The lobby at Arizona Heritage Center at Papago Park was filled with supporters of the new group of Historymakers.

Catching up with old friends and making new ones: that was the atmosphere at the reception for 2023 Arizona Historymakers Announcement on Feb. 23. Past and present Historymakers, guests, Historical League volunteers crowded the lobby, creating a festive place.

Historymaker Announcement Event Guests

 Distinguished guests filled the lobby at the 2023 Arizona Historymaker Announcement event on Feb 23. Historymakers from past years were on hand to welcome the 2023 honorees. They all know each other as they have worked together and planned together and contributed to the growth of Arizona.

Phoenix Home & Garden about 2019 Historymakers exhibit

Historymakers exhibit at the Arizona Heritage Center displayed in Phoenix Home & Garden, January 2021.

The exhibit features amazing Arizonans who have been honored by the Historical League: Betsey Bayless, Dr. Arthur De Cabooter, Michael J. Fox, Alfredo Gutierrez, Merrill Mahaffey and Vernon D. Swaback.

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2019 Historymaker Exhibit Opening on October 24

Historical League is proud to present the 2019 Historymakers Lobby Exhibit at AZ Heritage Center at Papago Park on October 24. Honored are Betsey Bayless, Dr. Arthur Cabooter, Michael J. Fox, Alfredo Gutierrez, Merrill Mahaffey and Vernon D. Swaback.
The exhibit will showcase the exceptional contributions the 2019 honorees have made to our state and provide viewers direct access to the amazing oral histories and accomplishments of each diverse group of Historymakers since the program's inception in 1992. 
The Exhibit will open Thursday, October 24 and stay open during regular museum hours.

Scottsdale Progress writes in-depth article about 2019 Historymakers Gala

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2019 Historymaker Gala with Alfredo Gutierrez, Merrill Mahaffey and Vern Swaback

Alfredo Gutierrez

Alfredo Gutierrez

Merrill Mahaffey

Merrill Mahaffey

Marshall Trimble making presentation

Young Vern Swaback with Frank Lloyd Wright

Vernon D. Swaback

Very Successful 2019 Historymakers Gala

It was a wonderful Historymaker Gala honoring six distinguished Arizonans Saturday, Feb 23, 2019 at the AZ Biltmore Resort in the Grand Ballroom. 
Such inspiring, heart-felt speeches. 
Such Turquoise and Western outfits. 
Such delicious food. 
Such a crowd. 
Such an outstanding, well-organized event!
Congratulations to Betsey Bayless, Dr. Arthur DeCabooter, Michael J. Fox, Alfredo Gutierrez, Merrill Mahaffey and Vernon D. Swaback.

Co-chairs Diana Smith and Pat Faur

Co-chairs Pat Faur and Diana Smith did a marvelous job!

Silent Auction co-ordinator Carolyn Hartman and Historical League President Mary Garbaciak

Cathy Shumard and Ruth Mcleod

Mary and Bill Parker, Lee Rogers, Al McLeod

Mary and Rob Ward with Greeter Renee Donnelly