Burton Barr Central Library in Phoenix, Arizona

History & Heritage

Arizona’s historic journey runs from Alta California to Mexico to the Gadsden Purchase to becoming the last continental US state, from our state’s original inhabitants to the Wild West to the varied cultural landscape of today. Commemorate history at art exhibitions, neighborhood tours, museum events, and so much more. Arizona’s enduring spirit is worth remembering.

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Oct 27 - May 31

“SUNS AT 50” HISTORY EXHIBIT

Celebrating 50 Years as Arizona’s Original Sports Franchise, the Phoenix Suns Exhibit Showcases the Team’s Rich History and Tradition

Phoenix, AZ

Apr 25 - Apr 28

36th Annual La Frontera International Mariachi Conference

Tucson’s largest cultural event with educational workshops in mariachi & folklorico dancing, Participant Showcase, Espectacular Concert, and Garibaldi Fiesta

Tucson, AZ

Casino Del Sol Resort & Conference Center

Apr 28 - Apr 28

The Fiesta de Garibaldi

A traditional re-creation of the sights and sounds of the Garibaldi Plaza in Mexico City, features daylong party on two stages, with live mariachi music and baile folklorico acts from all over the Southwest, Mexican food and arts-and-crafts vendors.

Tucson, AZ

Casino Del Sol Resort & Conference Center

Apr 29 - Apr 29

The Presidio District Experience: A Progressive Food Heritage and History Tour - April 29

A new food tour to celebrate Tucson’s City of Gastronomy designation. The tour is led by local ethno botanist Martha Burgess, who has a deep knowledge of Old and New World foods taught to her by Tohono O’odham elders. She has long promoted gardening, cultivating and cooking with heritage plants.

Tucson, AZ

Presidio San Agustin del Tucson Museum

Apr 29 - Apr 29

Celebrate Día del Niño

An art-filled day of fun with storytelling, music, dance, games, and activities for kids of all ages! The Heard Museum will celebrate Children’s Day with a community celebración and free admission to the museum for children 12 and under with up to two accompanying parents or guardians!

Phoenix, AZ

Heard Museum

May 1 - May 1

Agave Heritage Festival Documentary Screening

Enjoy two documentaries, Agave is Life and Mesoamerican Diet with a pre-screening Agave and Wild Foods Exhibit and post-screening panel discussion.

Tucson, AZ

The Loft Cinema

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