Check Out Our New Exhibit at the AZ Heritage Center...
Climates of Inequality: Stories of Environmental Injustice
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Starting on July 12th at the Arizona Heritage Center in Tempe, Climates of Inequality: Stories of Environmental Justice will be showcased until the end of December. This exhibit explores the impact of environmental injustices in Phoenix and 21 other communities around the world. With environmental concerns like water access and rising temperatures growing more critical throughout the Southwest, this exhibit exposes the roots of current injustices and addresses how past inequalities can inform future solutions in the fight for environmental justice.
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A Memorable Juneteenth Celebration |
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On June 19th at the Arizona Heritage Center, approximately 300 guests spent an afternoon learning about community resources and enjoying lunch, exhibits, discussion, music, and dance.
Thank you to our sponsors, partners, and community members for celebrating Juneteenth with us and making this holiday so memorable.
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Keynote Speakers Dr. Neal Lester and Kareem Neal |
The Okemah Community Historic Foundation |
Professional Dancer Micah Joella |
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The NHD 2022 Contest Results Are In! |
This was a National History Day season for the history books. Arizona students stayed committed to their NHD projects despite facing an ever-changing NHD landscape. The theme for 2022 was Debate and Diplomacy in History: Successes, Failures, and Consequences.
Congratulations to the 43 students from Arizona representing 28 entries that were promoted to the national contest. They competed against more than 3,000 students from all over the world.
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A dip in the pool is the perfect way to cool off during these hot summer days! The Arizona Heritage Center and Arizona History Museum both have an array of swimsuits in their collections that we are eager to show off. Throughout the month of July, we will be featuring swimsuits that date from the early 1900s to 1970 on our social media platforms. Be sure to follow along to learn more about each of these swimsuits. |
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Stay Connected Through Social Media |
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We regularly share content from our collections, archives, upcoming events, exhibits, and much more on our social media platforms.
Follow and direct message us to let us know what content you would like to see more of.
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What social media platform do you use most?
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Take a Summer Roadtrip Through Arizona History |
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Are you planning to hit the Arizona road this summer? If so, add a little history to your road trip with a stop at one of the state's 50+ Certified Historical Institutions. At these institutions, you'll find people who are passionate about the history of the state and who are working to preserve and share that unique history through exhibits, educational programs, and events. You'll find history museums and institutions representing large cities and small towns from every corner of the state along with museums devoted to specific topics in history, such as the Arizona military, railroads, and even postal services. Happy travels!
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Arizona Railway Museum, Chandler |
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Sulphur Springs Valley Historical Society, Wilcox |
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Attention All Certified Historical Institutions-
Grant Deadline: July 15, 2022
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The Arizona Historical Society 2022-23 Small Grant Application period ends on July 15, 2022. Grants are available for sums of $1,000 - $2,000 to Tier 1 and Tier 2 CHIs, respectfully. Grants can be used to fund the recording of oral histories, exhibitions, public programming, collections management, artifact
preservation, educational materials, the purchase of equipment that facilitates audience engagement. The AHS encourages CHI proposals that follow and apply “best practices” established by the American Association of Museums and the American Association for State and Local History.
Applications will be reviewed by committee, and awardees will be announced on August 15, 2022.
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Ask The Author
A College Down There: Higher Education In South Phoenix
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Monday, July 11th
7-8 pm (AZ/PT)
Virtual
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Join us for this FREE virtual program as recent Journal of Arizona History author Summer Cherland will discuss higher education in South Phoenix, an area that has often been stereotyped and misunderstood. Despite an explosion of college enrollment after World War II, South Phoenix was consistently ignored by county officials and people in other parts of the Phoenix metro area. Cherland recounts the struggle by South Phoenix activists to establish a college “down there” and to improve the lives of the South Phoenix community.
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Virtual Programs On Demand |
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Explore the wide variety of AHS virtual programs available on our YouTube Channel and be sure to subscribe so that you can stay up-to-date when future programs are uploaded.
This virtual program is about the African American Okemah Community of South Phoenix. As you watch this video, explore the memories of a now physically gone but not forgotten neighborhood and learn about an oral history project that can record this piece of Arizona history before it’s too late.
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Join the team at the Arizona Historical Society and discover for yourself the power of connecting people through history. Great people. Great benefits. Meaningful work. Check out our job listings to find out more.
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Connecting people through the power of Arizona's history. |
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Arizona Historical Society | 520-628-5774
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