Homolovi Ruins State Park [AZ]

Description

Homolovi Ruins State Park serves as a center of research for the late migration period of the Hopi (the 13th and 14th century). While archaeologists study the sites and confer with the Hopi to unravel the history of Homolovi, Arizona State Parks provides the opportunity for guests to visit the visitor center, museum, various trails, and campground. The Hopi people supported the creation of the 4,000 acre park in order to protect the ruins of their prehistoric ancestors, the Hisat'sinom (known to archaeologists as the Anasazi) who were believed to have lived in the Homolovi pueblos.

The park offers exhibits and a podcast audio tour of the Homolovi II site (available online).

Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park [AZ]

Description

The Yuma Quartermaster Depot was used to store and distribute supplies for all military posts in Arizona, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, and Texas. Currently, five of the original buildings remain on the park grounds, and four contain exhibits which show visitors the military history of the site and the history of the irrigation construction in the Yuma area in the early 20th century. The park also has a visitor's center and gift shop.

The site offers visitor information, a history of the park, a photo gallery featuring 20 photographs of the park and its exhibits, a "for kids'' section with information on kid's programs, an events calendar, and information on other area attractions.

Riordan Mansion State Historic Park [AZ]

Description

The Riordan Mansion was built in 1904 for two Riordan families. The mansion is a remarkable example of the Arts and Crafts style of architecture. The house features a rustic exterior of log-slab siding, volcanic stone arches, and hand split wooden shingles. The house has 40 rooms, over 13,000 square feet of living area, and a servant's quarters. The Riordan Mansion was designed by the creator of the Grand Canyon's El Tovar Hotel, Charles Whittlesey. Guided tours of the mansion are offered daily.

The site offers an events calendar, a brief history of the Riordan Mansion, information on children's programs, a photo-gallery featuring 16 photographs of the mansion and its surrounding grounds, and a feature story highlighting one aspect of the park.

Sharlot Hall Museum [AZ]

Description

The Sharlot Hall Museum site consists of a central museum center and several historic buildings, including the 1864 Governor's Mansion, the 1934 Sharlot Hall Building (the museum's main exhibit space), the 1875 Fremont House, the 1877 Bashford House, the 1863 home Fort Misery, and a 1937 automobile-repair garage (which houses the museum's vehicle collection).

The museum offers exhibits, tours, educational programs, research library access, and occasional recreational and educational events (including living history events).

Rosson House Museum [AZ]

Description

This 2,800 square foot beautiful Eastlake architectural style Victorian home built in 1895 features 10 rooms and five fireplaces. Visitors can see what life was like for Rosson House residents of Block 14, owners and tenants both, in early Phoenix during Arizona's late territorial times all in its original location.

The museum offers exhibits, tours, and educational and recreational events.

Titan Missile Museum

Description

The Titan Missile Museum is the only publicly accessible Titan II missile site in the nation. Visitors can tour the underground missile site and see the 3-ton blast doors, the 8-foot-thick silo walls, and an actual Titan II missile in the launch duct. They can also visit the launch control center and experience a simulated launch.

The museum offers tours and educational and recreational programs.

Arizona Tales Teacher Workshop: Using Literature to Teach Arizona History and Geography, K-8

Description

This workshop will go over 15 lesson plans covering the desert environment, Native American culture, Mexican culture, ranch life, World War II, and more. Supplementary literature books are included in the registration fee.

Contact name
Spargo-Guerrero, Emily
Contact email
Sponsoring Organization
Arizona Historical Society
Phone number
1 520-617-1153
Target Audience
K-8
Start Date
Cost
$60 ($50 for Arizona Historical Society members)
Course Credit
Provides Continuing Education Credits.
Duration
Four hours

Foundations of Democracy

Description

The Foundations of Democracy Series consists of curricular materials for students from kindergarten through fifth grade on four concepts fundamental to an understanding of politics and government: Authority, Privacy, Responsibility, and Justice. This multidisciplinary curriculum draws upon such fields as political philosophy, political science, law, history, literature, and environmental studies.

Contact name
Castro, Jennifer (email)
Sponsoring Organization
Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and Education
Phone number
602-340-7366
Target Audience
K-5
Start Date
Cost
$125
Contact Title
Professional Development Manager
Duration
Eight and a half hours