About the Board of Directors

A Governor-appointed State Board of Directors serves in a governing capacity and provides oversight of Arizona Historical Society activities. Board composition includes: representatives from each of the fifteen counties, five at-large positions, and one representative from each Chapter for a total of twenty-five seats. Board meetings are subject to Open Meeting Laws.

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02(A)(1), notices of open meetings are posted on the 2nd Floor Bulletin Board, AHS Statewide Administration Dept., 949 E. 2nd St., Tucson, AZ and on this website.

AHS Bylaws – AHS Policies

Apply for the Board

Board members serve terms of three years and are chosen for their demonstrated ability, good judgment and experience in history-related fields. If you have an interest in serving on the AHS board, the process is public and you may apply by visiting the Governor’s Office of Boards and Commissions and following the instructions.

Apply for the Arizona Historical Society State Board of Directors.

Board Orientation Agenda

2022 AHS State Board Meeting Dates:
AHS Board meetings are held every other month, last Friday at noon.
All meetings will be held virtually unless indicated as hybrid.

November 18, 2022
December 19, 2022- Joint Meeting with AHS Executive Committee

January 27, 2023
March 31, 2023
May 26, 2023
July 28, 2023
September 29, 2023
November 24, 2023 *Tentative*

Executive Committee Meetings 2022:
Executive Committee meets every month, last Monday at noon.
All meetings will be held virtually unless indicated as hybrid.

November 28, 2022
December 19, 2022- Joint Meeting with AHS State Board

January 23, 2023
February 27, 2023
March 27, 2023
April 24, 2023
May 22, 2023
June 26, 2023
July 24, 2023
August 28, 2023
September 25, 2023
October 23, 2023
November 27, 2023
December 25, 2023 *Tentative*

Annual Membership Meeting – AHS Candidate Statements

Past Annual Membership Meetings

2022 Annual Membership Meeting Minutes (Draft)
2020 Annual Membership Meeting Minutes
2019 Annual Membership Meeting Minutes
2018 Annual Membership Meeting Minutes