MYCE opening day Saturday, May 9

Lots of talking, laughing, speeches, children, parents, dignitaries (including Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman) and excitement...that was the opening of the Museum Youth Curators Experience at the Museum. Honor students from the 8th grade at Greenway Middle School worked since September to research and create exhibits with the theme "From the 60's and 70's". Kudos to Megan Gately, Heidi Cocco and Kyle McKoy for all their hard work and inspiration to so many students. Everyone enjoyed themselves, tasted sweet treats and followed the students through the exhibits. They will remain open for several months. My daughter, Candice, and I learned more about the program from Megan. It is rewarding to see that funds raised from the Historical League go to such great community outreach educational programs.

Chocolate Lover's Delight Pie pg 152

My mouth is watering. Look at this rich, sinful, luscious pie. Two ladies made the same pie for the League meeting Monday and every morsel was gone. Nancy Evans is holding her creation with the beautiful topping of chocolate curls. Tobe Daum learned quickly that this pie cannot survive the drive to the museum in the 100 degrees. Hers went right into the freezer to "firm up". Nancy transported hers in an insulated container. Tobe also made these Sour Cream Muffins pg 41. By the time I got in line for the buffet, they were all gone so guess I have to make them myself.
The guest speakers, George and Donna Hartz, were very informative about their book, "The Phoenix Areas Parks and Preserves." George also serves on the Museum Board. Kay Holcombe and I tried to buy the book at the Museum gift shop but they were sold out so I will go online to purchase it...a "must" read. The League presented the Hartz's with a copy of "Tastes & Treasures."

Spring Party a Success!

53 guests attended our annual Spring Party, which is a celebration for all the hard work and money raised for AHS by League members. Hosted by Joan Galloway (in photo) at her lovely home, the party featured a delicious Mexican fiesta menu. Table centerpieces showcased large margarita glasses filled with limes and sunflowers. Margaritas were a highlight of the beverages offered, and delicious cakes with whipped creme and a variety of sauces were served for dessert.

Reported by Tobe Daum and Nancy Evans.

4th Grade Tour of Museum

The AHS Museum was closed to the public today but not to the 4th graders from Lookout Mt school. Studying Arizona history was not boring for them this morning. Dee Steen took a group through the Transportation Exhibit. It is a hands on, climb in the old wagon or sit on a saddle and watch a movie type of exhibit. Lots of noise and laughter coming from the students. Dale Frankel began her tour with the importance of water to the desert. The children were very interested in all of it.

EuroDream Kitchen

Marlyse Brock and I met with the owners of this fabulous kitchen idea store on Friday. Johan Bolle and his charming wife are from Holland and know all about those wonderful European kitchens. We got a brief tour and saw the fascinating new steam/convection ovens that are so-o-o much better to bake those authentic artisan breads or to "refresh" left over pizza. The Scottsdale store now sells Tastes & Treasures A Storytelling Cookbook of Historic Arizona so stop in www.EuroDreamKitchens.com and dream about your new kitchen design when you purchase a cookbook.

Dr Welsh writes for Front Doors

Our museum director wears many hats and his latest is in the most current issue of Front Doors. Read his interesting article about early Phoenix on page 29. FrontDoors.biz

Raul Castro to speak Saturday, April 18 at History Brunch Series at Museum

This should be an interesting and informative event. Contact the AHS Museum Megan Gately to RSVP 480-929-0292. mgately@azhs.gov

Former Arizona Governor, US Ambassador, and Pima County Superior Court Judge Raul H. Castro and Dr. Jack August will speak about their book, Adversity is My Angel: The Life and Career of Raul H. Castro (Ft. Worth: Texas Christian University Press) and answer questions at the Arizona Historical Society in Tempe (April 18, 2009).


Dr. August said of the last brunch series, “I spoke about Evan Mecham at one of these brunches and it was a blast. Some of the leading figures from the impeachment era were there and added a lot to that event. Please know that Governor Castro is an active 93 year old and has a driver's license! These brunches are entirely different than the traditional/stuffy academic talks that many of us try to avoid. These two talks should be great fun and you will not regret listening to and meeting Governor Castro.” -Jack

Jack L. August, Jr., Ph.D.
Executive Director
Barry Goldwater Center for the Southwest and Visiting Scholar in Legal Histor