Historic buildings in Balboa Park

Mary Garbaciak tells us about the amazing architecture in San Diego on the Historical League tour.  "Due to wear and weather tear - Balboa Park buildings have been restored (to the tune of millions of dollars) to their original design.

After lunch on Tuesday, May 7th,  Jeff Guersey from the Gas Lamp Historical Foundation, gave us a wonderful walking tour of the restored Victorian & Historical Builldings in the GasLamp District.  I took a picture of the Yuma Building."

Tour guide Jeff Guersey

Yuma Building

Gaslamp District

This is the only original building that hasn't been duplicated in architect.

Goodbye to Kyle McKoy, AHS Museum Director

Enthusiastic, Engaging, Enchanting and (E)Luminating . . . Kyle McKoy has been a breathe of fresh air for AHS Museum at Papago Park. Members of the Historical League hosted a farewell luncheon at Phoenix Country Club to say "Good bye" to a lovely lady. She will be greatly missed.

Interim director is Linda Whitaker, our very capable head of Library and Archives. We will continue to move forward at the museum but miss those wonderful people we have worked with in the past.

Thanks for the great memories, Kyle. Indianapolis Historical Society Museum is lucky to have you.

Healthy Fruited Popsicles

Summer is coming and nothing beats the heat like frozen popsicles. The kids will love this treat and can help make the icy delights.

Another yummy fruit dish is Yogurt Parfait from The Hassayampa Inn. Recipe on page 52 in Tastes & Treasures cookbook.

Healthy Fruited Popsicles

Ingredients:
3 cups watermelon puree (seedless if possible)
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries
1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
1 peach or nectarine, diced small
handful fresh cherries, pitted and chopped

Directions:
Cut the watermelon into chunks and then puree it in a blender until smooth. Set aside.

Set out about 1 dozen popsicle molds (amount needed will vary depending on size of molds). Fill each one with the chopped fresh fruit. Then pour in the watermelon puree until each mold is full to the top. Place a popsicle stick into each one. Place into your freezer and freeze for about 6 to 8 hours.

When ready to serve, run the popsicle molds under warm water for a few seconds and then pull each one out.

from Heather Thomas on FB

Balboa Park tour

Linda Wegener, Mary Garbaciak, Kim Duclo, Barbara Cardinal and Karen Swanson enjoy the day.

Tour chair Mary Garbaciak tells us about the Balboa Park ranger Kim Duclo.

"Last fall I first contacted various personnel at Balboa Park - ALL of them recommended Kim for our tours - "he is definitely the best".  But he wasn't available for our dates.  However, while we were touring the archives a ranger came into the area and Jane Kenealy immediately said to me "that is the person who you want for your tours".  I asked her if that was "Kim" and she said, "Yes." I asked him if he was available for tours today and he said, "Sure".  He took us on an hour tour (before lunch at El Prado) and then after lunch he picked up a few of us who wanted to continue picking his brain.  Other ladies had made other plans due to, originally, having the afternoon free to explore.  Kim had the keys to take five of us behind the historical organ pavilion to show us pictures and articles of history makers for this incredible building!"

"Constitution USA " and Justice Sandra Day O'Connor at AHS

Justice Sandra Day O’Connor will be on hand for the screening of 'Constitution USA'.

Monday, May 20 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Special Guest will be Catherine Allan, Executive Producer of PBS Constitution USA. There will also be an appearance by former U.S. Marines the Arizona Leathernecks MC. Constitution USA mixes legal issues with a shot of comedy.

Registration: 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.;
Constitution USA screening: 6:30 p.m.;
“Taste of America” Reception: 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $50 per person. Free parking at the museum.

This event is a joint sponsorship between the O’Connor House and the Arizona Historical Society. For tickets and more information, contact the O’Connor House at 602-730-3300 or info@oconnorhouse.org or visit www.oconnorhouse.org/.

AHS Museum at Papago Park, 1300 N. College Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 Phone: 480-929-9499.
  


 

Wonderful Recognition Luncheon

Paradise Valley Country Club was the beautiful setting for the luncheon arranged by Delores Tomasek and Sharon Montegary. Guest speaker was Yuma's walking promotion, Tina Clark and she had so much to say about the area. Port Yuma was bustling in the 1800's with the Colorado River flowing into the Gila River, Yuma Territorial Prison, Riverboats coming from the Sea of Cortez . . . Her power point presentation showed us so much history! And so much happening in this century with agriculture. As Tina said, "Next time you are in Yuma, stop for more than gas."

Delores Tomasek welcomes the Historical League members.

Tina Clark presentation was "All Trails Lead to Yuma".

Nancy Evans quips with Tina Clark. Nancy brought the fabulous bromeliad centerpieces.

Linda Cathey accepts the Presidency for 2013-2014 from Past-President 2012-13 Pam Ryan.
Advisor and Past-President 2011-2012 Sharron McKinney passes the "symbolic" gavel.

US Grant Historic Hotel San Diego

Max Guardacospa was our Social Host guide for the U.S. Grant hotel. A San Diego icon since 1910, the palatial U.S. GRANT is situated in the lively, historic downtown Gaslamp quarter, just steps from top shopping, dining, and entertainment destinations. His tour included many "behind the scenes" views. It was wonderful to learn about all the history at the hotel.

After the informative tour, Mary Garbaciak presented him with the Historical League's cookbook, Tastes & Treasures. It was a hit with Max!