Ellis-Shackelford House available for your next event

Are you looking for a unique space to host your next event? The Ellis-Shackelford House has been home to Arizona Humanities for 30 years, and we have the opportunity to […]
Celebrate 100 Years at the Ellis-Shackelford House on May 11th

2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the historic Ellis-Shackelford House, home to Arizona Humanities. Built in 1917 and renovated in 2013, the historic house was designed by local architect R.A. […]
Art D’Core Gala Celebrates Hance Park on March 10th

At Arizona Humanities, we are located within a confluence of cultural and artistic organizations in the heart of downtown Phoenix. Our historic building, The Ellis-Shackelford House has seen many changes […]
Travel back in time with History Alive! at Arizona Humanities

Experience exciting historical figures as they tell their stories and hear about adventures in the territorial American West. Arizona Humanities welcomes Hugh Grinnell as George Bird Grinnell, founder of the first […]
Donor Salute – Sally Shackelford

Arizona Humanities extends its sincere thanks to Sally Shackelford for her donation towards the fence to protect the Ellis-Shackelford House. Sally was motivated to preserve a piece of family, Phoenix […]
Check out photos from Ghostly Stories

Over 100 people attended our first Ghostly Stories program on October 27th at the 98-year old Ellis-Shackelford House (home of Arizona Humanities). Ghouls and goblins alike enjoyed face painting, balloons, […]