Join the Arizona Historical Society on Thursday, January 21 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. for a conversation with artist Thomas “Breeze” Marcus. Breeze will discuss his exhibit Current State, a collection of works that explore Breeze’s personal experiences and identity as a part of the Akimel and Tohono O’odham communities. Breeze will also talk about the border wall impact on traditional Huhugam and Tohono O’odham Lands.

The exhibit Current State is currently on view at the Arizona Heritage Center in Tempe. Displayed in conjunction with cultural artifacts and stories, the exhibition showcases how history, cultural heritage, and identity influence contemporary works. The Arizona Heritage Center museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 1300 N. College Avenue in Tempe, AZ. 

The Sanguinetti House Museum announces a series of fresh-air Historic Yuma Walking Tours.  Delight in Yuma’s past as we celebrate the New Year!  Storyteller, Steve Cook, will walk you through centuries of Yuma’s spellbinding history.  A pet-friendly tour.

Time: 10:30am-Noon  (Advance ticket purchases are required.)
Please arrive 15-minutes early.  Comfortable sneakers and bottled water recommended.  Masks or face coverings are required for your safety.

Location: Tours start in the rose gardens outside the Sanguinetti House Museum and conclude in the dining district on Main Street, a short distance from the museum. Stay downtown for lunch! The Sanguinetti House Museum is located at 240 S. Madison Avenue, Yuma, Arizona 85364. Parking is available on Madison Avenue and across the street in a public parking lot.

COVID-19 Safety: The Sanguinetti House Museum and Gardens will host tour groups limited to 10 people. At this time, no same day or walk-up tickets will be available on site. Masks or face coverings are required. This is for your safety as well as our staff and other visitors. If you are not comfortable with this requirement, please delay your visit. If you are not feeling well, are showing any symptoms of COVID-19, or have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 please delay your visit or call us to reschedule for a later date.

Cancellations: Ticket purchases will be refunded in full if notice of cancellation is received 48-hours or more before the tour date. Please email [email protected] or call 928-782-1841.

Some people believe that celebrated architect and designer Mary Jane Colter (1869-1958) was a fraud. Colter is famous for being the architect and designer for many of the Santa Fe Railroad and Fred Harvey Company buildings including Hopi House in Grand Canyon National Park. Was Colter a resilient figure in a male-dominated profession? On Thursday, January 28 from 6:00 -7:00 p.m. Grand Canyon Guide Haley Johnson will present both sides of the controversy and then you will decide. After Johnson’s online presentation, join the lively but respectful debate. Please leave your rotten tomatoes at the door—we will just be presenting the facts!