Saving the Great American West: The Story of George Bird Grinnell

Papago Buttes Church of the Brethren 2450 N 64th St., Scottsdale, AZ, United States

The great West that George Bird Grinnell first encountered in 1870 as a 21-year-old man was shortly to disappear before his eyes.  Nobody was quicker to sense the desecration or […]

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“Can’t We All Just Get Along?” Historicizing Civil Discourse

Glendale Community College 6000 W. Olive Avenue, Glendale, AZ, United States

Many observers have argued that America’s politics, and public discourse, has become increasingly boorish and coarse. Is this true? If so, is it a reflection of society’s devolution in general? […]

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Sedona Through Time

Sedona Public Library 3250 White Bear Road, Sedona, AZ, United States

Sedona is known for its colorful rocks, but how did this striking landscape come to be? Join Ranney on a thrilling trip back in time when the red rocks were […]

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Crosscurrents in the Desert: The U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps in Arizona

Fairway Branch Library 10600 W. Peoria Ave., Sun City, AZ, United States

July 1, 2013, marked the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps, an innovation for its time that addressed a healthcare crisis during World War II […]

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Grants Workshop (Webinar / Conference Call)

Webinar/Conference Call Presentation This workshop takes place online, AZ, United States

Join Arizona Humanities (AH) for a workshop FREE and open to anyone interested in learning more about AH and how to write a competitive grant proposal. Registration is limited and […]

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Ghost Towns of the Second World War: Arizona’s Historic Military Sites

Prescott Public Library 215 E. Goodwin St., Prescott, AZ, United States

During the Second World War, Arizona’s open spaces, sparse population, and mild weather made it an ideal location for a wide range of military operations including combat training, POW camps, […]

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Authors Night with Jeremy Rowe

Arizona Humanities 1242 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ, United States

On Thursday, November 6, join photography historian, collector, researcher, and writer Jeremy Rowe, EdD for the release of his new book Arizona Stereographs, 1865-1930. Explore Arizona and the West through […]

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Swing into History: Popular Music of the Big Band Era

Globe Active Adult Center 579 S. Broad St., Globe, AZ, United States

With the exception of the most ardent collectors and the older generations, the influence and legacy of the big bands is largely forgotten despite their overwhelming popularity and significant role […]

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