Theodore Roosevelt Slept Here
Theodore Roosevelt exhibited a greater influence on Arizona than perhaps any other president. He was the first sitting president to visit Arizona, employed an executive order to preserve the Grand […]
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The Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) of WWII
Mountain View Club House 38759 South Mountainview Boulevard, Tucson, AZ, United StatesDuring World War II over one thousand women served as Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), freeing male pilots for combat roles at a critical time during the war. The WASP […]
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The Shadow Catchers: 150 years of Arizona Photography
John MackFor more than a century and a half some of the world’s best photographers focused their lenses on Arizona. In addition to the renowned Edward S. Curtis, Kate Cory lived […]
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Coded Messages and Songs of the Underground Railroad
Communication and secrecy were key to the successful operation of the Underground Railroad. Safety was more important than quickness. Both fugitive slaves and members of the Underground Railroad learned to […]
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Picturing Arizona: Celebrating Early Arizona Women Artists, Writers, Photographers, and Songsters
The Palazzo 6250 N. 19th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, United StatesArtistry in its many forms makes us think, sing, dance, and enjoy the wonders of our surroundings. The arts also allow us to document the lives of our ancestors and […]
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From “Chief” to Code Talker: Four Profiles of the Navajo Code Talkers
IMG_0038During WWII a group of young Navajo men enlisted in the Marines without knowing that they would be called on to develop a secret code against the Japanese military. This […]
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The History of the (Berlin) Wall: German Experiences for Arizona
Chandler Museum 300 S. Chandler Village Drive, Chandler, AZ, United StatesThe issue of the US/Mexico border, or any border today, is of central importance. This presentation takes the history of the Berlin Wall as a starting point to address what […]
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The History of the (Berlin) Wall: German Experiences for Arizona
Chandler Museum 300 S. Chandler Village Drive, Chandler, AZ, United StatesThe issue of the US/Mexico border, or any border today, is of central importance. This presentation takes the history of the Berlin Wall as a starting point to address what […]
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An Evening with Poet Laureate Rosemarie Dombrowski
We are thrilled to host Professor Rosemarie Dombrowski for an intimate evening of poetry. Dr. Dombrowski is the inaugural Poet Laureate of Phoenix. She is the founding editor of rinky dink press (a […]
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Water in Arizona: Sustainability, Supply and Demand
Desert Broom Library 29710 N. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek, AZ, United StatesWater is necessary for life, but as supply shrinks, choices must be made about who is given access to water and who isn’t. Communities across Arizona are going dry. This […]