**Arizona Historical Society programs and events are canceled through March 31, 2020.** Friday, March 20 6:30-8:30p.m. Gwendolyn Waring spent two weeks in Wupatki National Monument last October as a park artist in residence at Wupatki National Monument. As both an artist and a naturalist, she discovered the resilience of landscape and the people who lived […]
Sunday, March 8 2:00-4:00pm On International Women’s Day, Pioneer Museum opens its doors to the Jewish community as they celebrate the Purim holiday. Together we honor the lives of resilient Jewish women – the women of the Arizona Historical Society’s exhibit, Resilience: Women in Flagstaff’s Past and Present, and the life of Esther, Queen of Persia. Take […]
The Downtown History Museum is closed. It will reopen Wednesday, February 12, 2020.
Discover the history of soap as you make your own. Oatmeal, Coffee, Lemon-Verbena, Lavender, Honey Bee plus kids confetti or hidden prize soap. Fun for all ages! $4/person. This event happens every 2nd Saturday of the month, so don’t miss out. Soap making at Fort Lowell is available only during May-October. Call the Fort Lowell Museum for more […]
Presented by Abbey Buckham Before Arizona became a state, women campaigned for the right to vote throughout Arizona. The Summer of Love for Women’s Suffrage began in 1912 to get the word out about women’s fight for equality and also gain the support of male voters in the upcoming November election. Join Abbey Buckham at […]
Join us on December 17th, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. for a holiday celebration at the Arizona History Museum. Enjoy holiday activities, face painting, craft making, storytelling, films, live musical performances, and a special appearance by Santa Claus! Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Ticket Prices: Adults: $10 Kids (7-13): […]
Join AHS Pioneer Museum staff and Historic Brewing Co. in celebrating the 150th anniversary of John Wesley Powell’s Colorado River Expedition. Richard Quartaroli will discuss the history of the epic journey while Christa Sadler will present a modern view, “Seeing Things Whole: Powell and an Understanding of the American West.” We will also play Colorado […]
Susan Tatterson hosts a discussion of Arizona’s dusty ghost towns and silent concrete masterpieces during this FREE Night at the Museum event. From Ruby, Arizona near the US/Mexico border to Route 66 in the north country, Tatterson will present both oral and visual stories of communities in the state long abandoned and left behind. Books […]
PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO THE INCOMING SNOWSTORM, THE PIONEER MUSEUM AND RIORDAN MANSION STATE HISTORIC PARK WILL BE CLOSED THURSDAY FEBRUARY 21st AND FRIDAY FEBRUARY 22nd FOR THE SAFETY OF STAFF AND VISITORS. We apologize for the inconvenience. We expect to reopen both locations on Saturday February 23rd.
The history of dipped candle making dates back to as early as 500 BC. Have you ever wondered how they did it? Learn how and make your own beeswax dipped candles in this fun, volunteer led activity. Fun for all ages! $4/person. This event happens every 2nd Saturday of the month, so don’t miss out. […]
