“Seeing the Desert” with Gregory McNamee
PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION Most Arizonans are not originally from Arizona, and most come from places that are far greener and milder of climate than our desert. For many of us, it […]
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Salzar-Ajo Library 15 Plaza St., #179, Ajo, United States
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Debating Origins: Uncovering the Forgotten History of Horses in Arizona with John Mack
Dorothy Powell Senior Center 405 E 6th St, Casa Grande, AZ, United StatesPRESENTATION DESCRIPTION Although European settlers are commonly credited with introducing horses to Arizona, Native American communities in the state have long had a deep and cultural relationship with these animals. […]
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“Dark Skies over Arizona” with Kevin Schindler
McFarland State Historic Park 24 W. Ruggles St, Florence, AZ, United StatesPRESENTATION DESCRIPTION There’s nothing like standing under a dark, star-spangled night sky to quiet the mind and reduce stress, share an experience of awe with family and friends, and to […]
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“Coded Messages and Songs of the Underground Railroad” with Tamika Sanders
Salzar-Ajo Library 15 Plaza St., #179, Ajo, United StatesPRESENTATION DESCRIPTION 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 […]
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“Coded Messages and Songs of the Underground Railroad” with Tamika Sanders
Heritage Square Lath House 120 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ, United StatesPRESENTATION DESCRIPTION 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 […]
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The History and Mystery of the Gila River with Christine Reid
Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church 6502 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek, AZ, United StatesPRESENTATION DESCRIPTION Many people know about Arizona’s most famous river, the Colorado, but the often-forgotten Gila River has a rich and interesting history too. Reid will take the audience on […]
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“The Colorado River and its Wonders: A Study in Water Use and Conservation” with Jim Turner
PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION The Colorado River is a critical source of the West’s water supply, supporting 40 million people, nearly 6 million acres of agriculture, and tribes across seven states and […]
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“Cochise, Geronimo, and the Apache Wars” with Gregory McNamee
Mohave Community College - Lake Havasu Campus - Building 600 1977 Acoma Blvd, Lake Havasu City, AZ, United StatesPRESENTATION DESCRIPTION Their names resound in Arizona history and pepper the of the state map, but few people know well the tangled history that surrounds the so-called “Apache Wars”, when […]
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“Cochise, Geronimo, and the Apache Wars” with Gregory McNamee
Maricopa County Library District - Litchfield Park Branch 101 W Wigwam Blvd, Litchfield Park, AZ, United StatesPRESENTATION DESCRIPTION Their names resound in Arizona history and pepper the of the state map, but few people know well the tangled history that surrounds the so-called “Apache Wars”, when […]
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“Cochise, Geronimo, and the Apache Wars” with Gregory McNamee
Fountain Hills Community Center 13001 N La Montana Dr, Fountain Hills, AZ, United StatesPRESENTATION DESCRIPTION Their names resound in Arizona history and pepper the of the state map, but few people know well the tangled history that surrounds the so-called “Apache Wars”, when […]
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