Preserving the Union, Ending Slavery, and Defining Freedom
by Brooks D. Simpson For Americans the year 1865 was both end and beginning, transition and transformation. After four years of war the United States successfully subdued a separatist movement […]
Speaker Highlight: Lili DeBarbieri
Lili DeBarbieri is the author of Location Filming in Arizona and the best-selling travel narrative A Guide to Southern Arizona’s Historic Farms and Ranches, recently named a New Mexico-Arizona Book […]
Grantee Highlight: Archaeology Southwest
Are you one of the many who are fascinated by archaeology and all that it uncovers, yet intimidated by the field’s breadth and complexity? Then join Archaeology Southwest at their […]
AZ Speaks Highlight: J.J. Lamb
Learn about the New Deal in Arizona on Saturday, December 13th in Casa Grande J.J. Lamb, founding member of the Vail Preservation Society, has collected over 80 oral histories related […]
Sowing the Seeds of Place
by Bob Sharp What can be done about the pressing problem of balancing conservation and development? How can we integrate quality human settlement patterns into the natural world? Here in […]
Arizona Humanities Announces $85,100 in Grants
$85,100 in grant funds awarded for 12 humanities projects throughout the state PHOENIX, AZ – Arizona Humanities (AH) awarded $85,100 in grants to support public humanities programs in local communities […]
Grantee Highlight: Northern Arizona University, School of Communication
Dislocated: Stories from the Navajo New Lands Exhibition and Panel Discussion Dislocated: Stories from the Navajo New Lands explores one of the largest and most expensive relocation programs the U.S. […]
Arizona’s Spanish and Mexican Land Grants
by Jim Turner Beginning in the late 1600s, what is now Arizona was settled by New Spain (Mexico). The Spaniards used a “cross and sword” method, combining religious conversion with […]
Celebrate the 2014 Arizona Humanities Awards!
For over 20 years the Arizona Humanities Awards have recognized community members and organizations that have made significant contributions to Arizona’s civic and cultural vitality through the humanities. The recipients […]
Board Member Highlight: Jaclyn Roessel
2013 Rising Star recipient brings vibrant voice to board of directors Born and raised on the Navajo Nation, between the communities of Kayenta, Round Rock and Lukachukai, Arizona, Roessel is […]
