So much history at Fort Stanton, New Mexico

Susie Brinegar becomes a soldier

Officers quarters

In 1855, the U.S. Army established Fort Stanton as an Infantry and Cavalry post to protect settlers in the New Mexico Territory. Featuring over 155 years of history ranging from its beginnings as a military garrison to a Marine Tuberculosis Hospital, to WWII internment camp, to a training school for the mentally disabled, to a drug/alcohol re-hab facility to a low security women's prison, it was a fascinating stop on our Historical League tour.  It is currently a state monument and museum, visited by tens of thousands of tourists each year.

Dressed in authentic military uniform including wool
pants, our tour guide Sargeant Larry Pope was very
knowledgeable and entertaining.

Lincoln Co. Courthouse

Cathy Martin examines the bullet hole in the Courthouse wall.

Stories and Tall Tales of Billy the Kid were all over Lincoln, New Mexico during our Historical League tour. The area is known as Billy the Kid Scenic Byway in honor of William Bonney aka Billie the Kid.

The 75th annual pageant commemorating the "Last Escape of Billy the Kid" will take place in Lincoln August 7-9, 2015.

Sitting on the original benches at the Courthouse,
Historical League members learn about trials in the 1880s.

Zona stands before the imaginary judge.
Notice the original clock in the background.

Historical League works with P.E.O.

Non-profits helping non-profits are always a good thing. P.E.O. held their state convention at the Pointe Squaw Peak May 2-3 with Tastes & Treasures cookbook as one of their fundraisers. Many thanks to Linda Corderman who organized the arrangement helping to raise funds for her P.E.O. as well as the Historical League.

Turning over the gavel

2014-2015 President Jackie Berkowitz turned over the reins of authority to the League's new President for 2015-2016, Margaret Baker at the Recognition Luncheon May 7.

2014-2015 President Jackie Berkowitz and
2015-2016 President Margaret Baker

Museum Director Linda Whitaker receives
grant from President Jackie Berkowitz

After wonderful entertainment by Historymaker Marshall Trimble, the speeches, awards new Historical League board announcements and presentations began.

Spring Party and Database Chair Betsy Davis receives
her charm from Awards Chair Mary Pat Honey

Board of Directors 2015-2016

2015-2016 Officers, Board and Committee Chairs

Membership Chair Karen Swanson shows Soleri
bells to Ben Davis

Cookbook Chair Ruth McLeod and Gail Lucky

Advisor Linda Cathey assists past President
Jackie Berkowitz and new President Margaret Baker

Birthday girl Mary Pat Honey gives special "bus"
charms to Tours Co-chairs Linda Fritsch and Lindy Isacksen

Delores Tomasek and Carolyn Mendoza
enjoy Grayhawk CC patio

Historymaker Marshall Trimble entertains at the Recognition Luncheon

Renee Donnelly, Margaret Baker and
Betsy Davis

Always entertaining, Marshall Trimble sang ballads and told stories of early Arizona. Starting with an explanation about Arizona's four seasons, "Almost Summer, Summer, Still summer and Christmas," he shared his passion for this wonderful state. Growing up in Ashfork, he has a lot of memories of Arizona. The Historical League is pleased to present a donation to Marshall Trimble's Scholarship Program at Scottsdale Community College. https://maricopa.academicworks.com/opportunities/8899

Mary Garbaciak, Claire Nullmeyer, Cindy Tidwell-
Shelton, Aaron and Jackie Berkowitz

Zona and Tom Lorig
with Bill Parker

The Recognition Luncheon, held at Grayhawk golf club on Thursday, May 7, was filled with Historical League members and guests.

Norma Hinton, Cathy and Thomas Shumard

Nancy Evans, Museum Director Linda Whitaker
and Zona Lorig

Pat Christopherson and Patti Goss

Larry Baker and Ben Davis

Cookbooks available at Modern Grove

Thanks to Carol Griffith, you can purchase Tastes & Treasures cookbook at Modern Grove located at 15630 N Tatum, Phoenix, AZ 85032. It's a charming neighborhood shop/restaurant. Stop in and visit sometime.

Cinco de Mayo table decor

Hospitality Chair Sandy Loeffler has done
a wonderful job this year.

Dianne Linthicum, Donna Esposito and Zona
Lorig enjoy the salads and pinata.

Our May meeting table decorations celebrated Cinco de Mayo. Thanks to the hospitality committee for always creating an inviting setting for our luncheons. Kudos to Sandy Loeffler, Julie Moore and Mary McMahon.

Hospitality Committee members
Mary McMahon and Julie Moore

Hospitality committee member
Julie Moore helps set the table
with delicious salads.