Historical League

A fund-raising arm of the AZ Heritage Center, an Arizona Historical Society Museum and Smithsonian affiliate. Celebrating 40 years, 1980-2020.

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Can you name all these incredible destinations the NHDAZ students explored this past week in Washington D.C.?
Along with competing in National competition, they have unlocked a treasure trove of unforgettable experiences.
The Historical League is a proud sponsor of this program.

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Stacey Trepanier, NHD teacher extraordinaire, writes about NHD & her son Grant, "NHD 2026 is a wrap. A fantastic journey. I am truly lucky to work with such amazing students, be supported by awesome parents and blessed to have Grant Trepanier by my side copiloting this wild ride!

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Historical League members volunteered at Juneteeth. Thanks Jolynn Clarke, Anne Lupica, Pat Faur, Laurie-Sue Retts, Bonnie Newhoff, Cathy Shumard & Norma Jean Coulter. Sen. Mark Kelly stopped at the 6888 table honoring black women who solved the mail problem for WWII troops.

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We have GREAT educators at AHS. . . Dr. Kristen Rex writes, "Have I mentioned lately I love working with this team? Teamwork makes the dreams work. We are in Alpine, Tucson, Tempe collaborating, writing grant to recruit rural teachers in NHD project based learning for students."

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3rd grade postcard contest winner Noah Jackson celebrates with parents & teacher. 15 students were selected from over 1,000 entries around AZ. Congrats Noah!! Students created a postcard showing knowledge of AZ (5 C’s, 22 tribes, History, Geography from prehistoric times to now)

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Jaelynn TigerLily Harris gives a thumbs up on her special day. Her artwork was chosen from over 1,000 third grade entries around the state. Only 15 students received this honor for their outstanding creativity and thoughtful designs celebrating Arizona's history and the 5 C's.

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Taegan Marie Brennan's huge smile says it all. One of 15 winning students out of 1,000 3rd graders for AHS postcard contest. Dr. Kristen Rex traveled the state to host the celebrations of pizza party for the class, student recognition, teddy bears and lots of swag!!

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Julia Taggart is in the Scottsdale and Phoenix Republic! All her work on Wallace & Ladmo team has come to fruition.
Historical League recognized the team's contributions and honored them as 1992 Arizona Historymakers. Good to see their story continues to be told.

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Lilith Geddis, 3rd grader at Leonor Hambly K-8, was one of 15 winners (out of over 1,000) of the AHS Postcard Contest. Not only did her class celebrate with her at the pizza party with swag, parents, principal, teacher, but the ENTIRE school had an assembly!

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Dolan Ellis, honored as Arizona Historymaker in 2023, continues to share stories of Arizona through his songs.

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It is with great sadness we share Historical League member Delores Tomasek passed away May 27, 2026. Delores joined the League in 1993, was President 2003-2004, Historymakers co-chair 2008, and also co-chaired Children's Holiday Party. May her memory be a blessing to all.

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Over 1,000 entries and 15 students were selected to win the 3rd grade AHS Arizona Postcard Contest. These talented young artists were chosen for creativity & thoughtful designs celebrating Arizona's history and the 5 C's.
One of the Winners: Skye Martin

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Restoration and preservation of surviving WWII Camp Papago POW Huts is an ongoing project at the Arizona Heritage Center at Papago Park.
One of the wildest forgotten stories in Arizona history happened right beneath what is now Papago Park in Phoenix.

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Incredible National History Day Arizona success story!
This year, Mateo did research on Arizona music legend Alice Cooper for his National History Day project, writing a 12-page essay that showcased the power of student-driven historical research. https://t.co/05zM6Rm9K7

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Tomorrow is the first Trivia Night at AHC. Come play. If you’re looking for a fun, family-friendly, evening, click the link below to register!
https://t.co/soPUfTpAVO
Ready to test your trivia skills? Think fast, gather your team, take on the sharpest minds in the West!

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Kudos: Diana Smith & Cathy Shumard for all they do for National History Day AZ. They organize, encourage students, support them at contests, judge at competitions, and are such a positive influence.
Pix at State Contest. Crowd waiting to see excited students receive their results

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As part of Memorial Day Celebration, a noteworthy exhibit at Heard Museum was presented by National History Day AZ students from White Mountain Apache, showcasing research from Dishchii’bikoh Community School in Cibecue, AZ. Historical League is very supportive of these students.

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Before the American Revolution became legend, it was lived.
Before It Became History, a new podcast series from the Sandra Day O'Connor Institute, tells those stories and others from America's founding era to the near present.
https://t.co/IP7TaC3TTi

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Kids get inspired by AHS staff Maxwell Edwards-Abbot and Todd Bailey, with Historical League/Sunnyslope Historical Society volunteer Julia Taggart.
Sunnyslope School is a Kids at Hope School. May 12 was Education and Career Day. Special guests from all different types of careers.