Join the Arizona Historical Society and Dr. Donna Schuele for An Unlikely Springboard: Sandra Day O’Connor’s Path from the Arizona Senate to the United States Supreme Court, an installment of our virtual program series, Arizona’s History, America’s Story, celebrating Arizona’s role in 250 years of American history.

How did O’Connor, a relatively new appointee to the relatively new Arizona Court of Appeals, come on President Ronald Reagan’s radar screen for an appointment to the Supreme Court?  The answer may lie in her legislative, and not her judicial, career.   This talk will explore the connection between Senate Majority Leader O’Connor and Governor Reagan, made nearly ten years before her nomination to the highest court in the land.

The Arizona Historical Society presents its fifth annual Juneteenth celebration at a new venue. Due to renovations at our Arizona Heritage Center, we will be hosting Juneteenth at the Embassy Suites in Tempe, honoring our Tempe roots. This year we present themes of resilience in education, migration, and family; featuring Black broadcasting history and a dance production choreographed by AHS’s own Todd Bailey and emceed by Nathan Quinn of By Design Entertainment. A panel discussion from 10a-12, and then performances from 1-4. Come and see our partner tables and have lunch from 12-1. Food will be provided but on a first come, first served basis during the lunch hour only.