Arizona Recollections and Reflections at AZ History Convention 2021

Was it really 9 years ago we were talking about Arizona's Centennial at the AZ History Convention? April 22-24 is the date for this years Convention (via Zoom). .www.arizonahistory.org Arizona Recollections and Reflections is filled with history of Arizona, available at www.HistoricalLeague.org/aspx.shop

40th Anniversary Fundraiser updates at April meeting

Very exciting news as President-Elect Claire Nullmeyer reports at the April meeting that $74,645 has been raised for "The Future of History Fund". It was established in honor of the 40th Anniversary of the founding of the Historical League and will underwrite key projects that fulfill the League’s mission. Members and friends of the Historical League are contributing, starting at the $250 level, to reach a goal of $100,000. The first year’s projects include: 1. An update of the Historymakers Hall exhibit 2. Support for Arizona teachers and students to develop National History Day projects 3. Outreach dollars for the Arizona Heritage Center to reach new audiences “History gives us hope for the future.” ---Linda Whitaker, Honorary Lifetime Member of the Historical League and President of the Board, Arizona Historical Society

National History Day AZ wrapped up

And that’s a wrap on NHDAZ 2021! Despite a challenging year, Arizona’s students had an impressive showing, as always! Students tackled this year’s theme, Communication in History: The Key to Understanding, with gusto, choosing diverse topics that covered World War II, racism and racial violence in the United States, women’s political and civil engagement, ancient languages, environmental issues, and so many more.

Students promoted to the NHD National Contest will compete virtually in June against thousands of other students from across the country and world! Thank you to our National History Day Arizona sponsors and supporters that help make this program possible: Albertsons, Arizona Humanities, The Foothills Club of Tucson, Historical League, Inc., Northern Arizona Pioneers Historical Society, SRP, and Smart & Final. An extra big thank you to the dozens of judges who spent hours reviewing every project and helping students grow and improve from regionals to state and onto nationals. NHDAZ would not work without you! Interested in learning more or participating in NHDAZ? Planning for the 2022 Contest is already underway! Contact NHDAZ Coordinator Jaynie Adams for more information about how you, your student, or your school can get involved! Read more about the NHDAZ contest winners and special awards. NHDAZ 2021 By the Numbers: Regional contest participation: 217 students, 157 projects across 4 contests State contest participation: 123 students, 89 entries State contest winners: 80 students, 54 entries Promoted to the national contest: 56 students, 34 entries Special award winners: 13 Teacher Awards:

Website Modernization Meeting on GoogleMeets

Since the smart phone was introduced in 2007, the way we communicate has changed dramatically. Websites are constantly evolving with this changing technology. Meeting with John Glass and Vadim Makoyed to find out what we can do to improve our website was so informative! We are grateful for their continuing expertise as they have guided us since 2013. Sorry I missed Zona Lorig in the photo; she is a big part of this website.

Tastes & Treasures II gifted to Tolleson Elementary School District teachers

We are happy to share that your beautiful “Tastes & Treasures II” cook

books have been distributed to teachers of the Tolleson Elementary School District! Here is the link to the social media post I just posted on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/868985051/posts/10164902228455052/?d=n This will also be shared across our School Connect social media. Dr Lupita Hightower was thrilled to receive these books and the teachers felt overwhelmed that someone would gift them something so meaningful! Ms Boston is receiving her book in this photo. Thank you for bringing Arizona History to life! Tracey Beal Tracey Beal Executive Director School Connect Tracey@schoolconnectaz.org 602 670 6513

Celebrate National Pi Day with Pie

Sunday, March 14 is National Pi Day. Whether you are a mathematician or not, you can celebrate with pie from Tastes & Treasures II: A Storytelling Cookbook of Historic Arizona. Five different recipes for pie are featured in the book along with backgrounds and food memories. Sedona's Apple Pie Dessert, page 171, relates to the life of Sedona Schnebly in 1901 Oak Creek Canyon. Mom's Sugar Cream Pie, page 162, gives us a vision of Phoenix in 1908 from O'Neil Printing. Boston Creme Pie, page 169, shares the heart-warming story of Pam Ryan. Or you can visit historic Rock Springs Cafe and purchase Mixed Berry Pie, page 103, and Apple Pie, page 106. Enjoy your pie!

Marked by COVID artwork installation

On Monday, March 1, the Arizona Heritage Center at Papago Park hosted Marked by COVID in partnership with The Floral Heart Project for a floral artwork installation and digital Heartbleed display to honor and memorialize the lives lost to COVID in Arizona. Since the pandemic began, more than 16,000 Arizonans have died from COVID-19. The memorial was on view through March 6. The media coverage of Monday's event was on Arizona Republic, AZ Central, Cronkite News, ABC 15, and AZ Family.