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!

Author Mehmet Murat ildan once wrote, “In the empire of desert, water is the king and shadow is the queen.” Ever wonder where the sources of water you use in your home come from? Do you know how water will be distributed in a crisis situation? What steps have been taken to mitigate the effects of global warming on Arizona’s climate? Since the early 1990s, Arizona and the Southwest have been plagued with a megadrought. If you’re curious as to why Arizona seems detached from this reality, this conversation-with-the-experts will help you understand Arizona’s complex relationship with water, agriculture, growth, and landscape. 

Join us on Wednesday, February 3 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m., and we will discuss the history and the future of water in Arizona with featured speakers: Ileen Snoddy, Doug Kupel, and Dr. James Burns.

This program is in partnership with the Phoenix Mural Festival. https://www.phoenixmurals.com/ 

We love our members! More information coming soon. Please contact [email protected] with questions.

Indulge in an evening of haunted history.  Stroll through the streets of Yuma’s historic downtown hearing tales from Yuma’s dark past.  Ghost Hostess, Lorna Brooks, will walk you through centuries of murders, mayhem, and documented ghost sightings.  Treat yourself to a chilled glass of the Sanguinetti House Museum’s signature cocktail, Embalming Fluid.  Who will be the last “living soul” of the evening?  Join us…it may be YOU!

• Recommended age for tour: 12+
• Alcohol $5, not included in ticket price.  (Cash payment, please.)
• To enhance your experience, download the free Ghostcom Radar Spirit Detector App!
• Ghost Walking Tours help to sustain the cherished Sanguinetti House Museum

Dates: February 19, February 26, and March 5, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Location: Tours begin in the enchanted rose gardens outside the Sanguinetti House Museum and conclude nearby.  (The Sanguinetti House Museum remains closed due to that ghastly virus.)  Located at 240 S. Madison Avenue in historic downtown Yuma.

Time: 6:30pm-8pm (Advance ticket purchases are required.)
Kindly arrive 15-minutes early.  Bottled water recommended.  Masks or face coverings required for your safety.   Public parking on Madison Avenue.

COVID-19 Safety: The Sanguinetti House Museum and Gardens will host tours 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.

Cancellation Disclosure: In case of cancellation, notification at least 48-hours before the event date is required for a full refund. Please call 928-782-1841 or email [email protected]

Indulge in an evening of haunted history.  Stroll through the streets of Yuma’s historic downtown hearing tales from Yuma’s dark past.  Ghost Hostess, Lorna Brooks, will walk you through centuries of murders, mayhem, and documented ghost sightings.  Treat yourself to a chilled glass of the Sanguinetti House Museum’s signature cocktail, Embalming Fluid.  Who will be the last “living soul” of the evening?  Join us…it may be YOU!

• Recommended age for tour: 12+
• Alcohol $5, not included in ticket price.  (Cash payment, please.)
• To enhance your experience, download the free Ghostcom Radar Spirit Detector App!
• Ghost Walking Tours help to sustain the cherished Sanguinetti House Museum

Dates: February 19, February 26, and March 5, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Location: Tours begin in the enchanted rose gardens outside the Sanguinetti House Museum and conclude nearby.  (The Sanguinetti House Museum remains closed due to that ghastly virus.)  Located at 240 S. Madison Avenue in historic downtown Yuma.

Time: 6:30pm-8pm (Advance ticket purchases are required.)
Kindly arrive 15-minutes early.  Bottled water recommended.  Masks or face coverings required for your safety.   Public parking on Madison Avenue.

COVID-19 Safety: The Sanguinetti House Museum and Gardens will host tours 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.

Cancellation Disclosure: In case of cancellation, notification at least 48-hours before the event date is required for a full refund. Please call 928-782-1841 or email [email protected]