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 […]
Writers and scholars Jay Craváth and Dan Shilling use live music, storytelling, video and other visual aids to highlight stories of Arizona’s first century, including famous and lesser-known chapters of […]
On the evening of October 23rd Arizona Humanities is delighted to bring acclaimed journalist and community activist Thandisizwe Chimurenga  to Arizona to discuss her book No Doubt: The Murder(s) of Oscar […]
Women of many faiths cared for the bodies and souls of Arizona’s early inhabitants. Meet five of these altruistic women who influenced the history of the territory. Theresa Ferrin’s holistic […]
Ancient Indian petroglyphs (symbols carved or pecked on rocks) and pictographs (rock paintings) are claimed by some to be forms of writing for which meanings are known. But are such […]
Join Arizona Humanities for a day of history, culture, and storytelling at Canoa Ranch. Anza Day at Canoa Ranch brings together scholars on Arizona and Southwestern history for public lectures […]
What is DÃa de los Muertos? From where does it originate? And how is it celebrated? DÃa de los Muertos or Days of the Dead is a significant and highly […]
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 […]
Goldman invites audiences to enter the many different places of his imagination and then continue the journey on their own. This program is part of the City of Phoenix’s Arts […]
Through the vehicle of true crime and spine-chilling Arizona lore, this presentation highlights macabre stories and their historical background, including the tale of Winnie Ruth Judd, Arizona's most infamous murderer, […]
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