National History Day Students and Parents attend 2023 Arizona Historymakers Celebration

 Parents can make such a big difference in the life of a child. National History Day AZ students excelled at National Competition this year and parents played a big supporting role. The Historical League is an advocate of the NHDAZ program (both financially and with volunteers) and invited the students and parents to 2023 Arizona Historymakers Celebration Oct. 14. One parent remarked, "It is good to have the students recognized for all their hard work, not just by their peers but also by adults who value history."

National History Day Students participate in 2023 Arizona Historymakers Celebration

 "We didn't realize it was such a big event," was one comment from National History Day Students. They were involved in 2023 Arizona Historymakers™ Celebration, coming early to set up their National competition display to share with guests.

All ages enjoy 2023 Arizona Historymakers Exhibit

 Young and old, guests crowded the exhibit to view the 2023 Arizona Historymakers™ Exhibit October 14. A celebration of months and months of preparation by the Historical League, the ribbon cutting was met with cheers and applause.

November 6 Historical League meeting

 Members meet, greet and eat at the November Historical League meeting. After the guest speaker and business discussion, lunch is served and it's time to socialize. Thanks to Bonnie Newhoff and Mary Perona for the photos.

Dr. John Mack guest speaker at Nov. meeting

 El Tovar, Harvey Company and Atchison,Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad played a pivotal role in creating the dominant mythology of the American Southwest. As guest speaker at the November 6 Historical League meeting, Dr. John Nathan Mack gave us a fascinating view into the post-Civil war period when national attention shifted to the canyons and deserts of the American Southwest.

Thanks to Pat Grogg for the great educational programs this year.

Thanks to Bonnie Newhoff (who said his talk was Great) and Mary Perona for wonderful photos of the presentation.

Pat Grogg thanks Dr. John Mack

1992-2019 Historymakers Documentary entertains guests

Guests enjoyed a history of 1992-2019 Historymakers™ in video and photos created by NHD student Thanvi Voruganti and League members Ruth McLeod, Zona Lorig, Cathy Shumard. This documentary was presented as the crowd entered the Steele Auditorium for the 2023 AZ Historymakers Celebration Oct 14..

How did the Arizona Historymakers Program begin?

 Who started the Arizona Historymakers™ Program? In 1992, Mary Ward, Pam Ward and Marilyn Parke worked with then-museum director Andrew Masich to honor Arizonans who have made a major impact in our lives. 

Historymakers first chair Marilyn Parke wrote, “The Recognition Program seeks to preserve Arizona’s history and familiarize the public, particularly our youth, with special Arizonans from diversified fields.” 

Susan Dale has been active since that first Gala with fundraising and organization.