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 3 - Aug 9

Oaxacan Folk Art from the Shepard Barbash and Vicki Ragan Collection

The exhibition includes more than 100 wooden carvings and clay sculptures created in the state of Oaxaca in southern Mexico. Subjects include festival and market scenes, Bible stories, a variety of animals, and mythical and fantastic figures. The exhibition is organized by Tucson Museum of Art and curated by Kristopher Driggers, Schmidt Curator of Latin American Art.

Tucson, AZ

Tucson Museum of Art

Oct 17 - Oct 17

The Story Continues: Pueblo Grande at 90 – Exhibit Opening Event

Celebrate with a special “first look” evening. Discover Phoenix's rich history and the diverse community of visionaries that expanded archaeological exploration and historical knowledge. Enjoy an archaeological presentation with Phoenix’s former City Archaeologist Todd Bostwick Walk in the footprints of those who came before us by experiencing both prehistoric and modern stories of life in the southwest. With your help, the story continues.

Phoenix, AZ

Pueblo Grande Museum

Oct 18 - Oct 20

90th Annual Helldorado Days

Reenactments, shootouts, parade, food court, beer and wine garden, a free kid's zone.

Tombstone, AZ

Oct 19 - Oct 19

International Archaeology Day at Pueblo Grande Museum

Enjoy a full day of archaeology activities, crafts, and more available throughout the day.

Phoenix, AZ

Pueblo Grande Museum

Oct 19 - Oct 19

36th Annual Apache Jii Day

All Indian celebration. Native American arts and crafts, demonstrations, entertainment with dance and music troupes, tribal royalty and of course food booths!

Globe, AZ

Oct 19 - Oct 19

Moonlight Over the Mound

The Pueblo Grande Museum Auxiliary presents Moonlight Over the Mound, a fundraising event to support the educational activities, exhibitions, and programs offered at Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park. This culinary-centric gala will feature desert and historic foods, Arizona wines, and special cocktails mixed specially for this gathering. The event also features indigenous performing artists, and a special "first look" presentation on the Portal to the Past sculpture/gate created by renowned local artist, Zarco Guerrero of Cultural Coalition.

Phoenix, AZ

Pueblo Grande Museum

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Oct 3 - Aug 9

Oaxacan Folk Art from the Shepard Barbash and Vicki Ragan Collection

Oct 17 - Oct 17

The Story Continues: Pueblo Grande at 90 – Exhibit Opening Event