This presentation is based on segments from two television documentaries that were produced in Arizona and broadcast on public television stations and cable networks throughout the United States. Longtime residents of Northern Arizona recount tales of the impact of “the mother road” (Route 66) on their communities. A history of the road is illuminated by […]

Florence began as a small rural desert town. In 1875 a major silver strike and designation as Pinal County seat changed the character of the town. Despite the past tales of shootouts and stage robberies that echo off the historic adobe walls, many people still find Florence the essence of a “small town” that is […]

The 23rd Zuni Festival of Art and Culture at the Museum of Northern Arizona will feature humanities-based programming co-developed by the museum and Zuni members.  Through conversations, film screenings, performances, and storytelling, festival goers will engage with Zuni history, philosophy, and culture. This program is made possible in part by a grant from Arizona Humanities.