Each
year the League sponsors various fund-raising activities to provide
grants to the Museum. These donations help expand existing programs
and enhance the professional quality of exhibits.
The
Historymakers™ Gala and Recognition Program
is a formal biennial celebration honoring living Arizonans who
have distinquished themselves in diverse areas. By contributing
oral histories, portraits, photos and memorabilia, their life
stories become an integral part of the Museum's archival material
and Historymakers Hall and Historymakers Wall exhibits.
The
Children's Holiday Party in December is a festive
luncheon enjoyed by all ages. It is a day filled with entertainment,
activities, games, Holiday Shoppe gifts, raffles, silent auctions,
clowns and pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Individual
and memorial contributions may be designated to Historical League,
Inc.
Memorial Fund
provides an opportunity to make contributions as a memorial,
or in celebration of birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, or
in honor of special individual accomplishments.
Bill
and Erma Bombeck Endowment Fund for At Risk Schools
was established to underwrite the cost of Living History
characters, educational programs, exhibits and instructional
materials.
The
League has written two cookbooks: Arizona's Cooking Heritage:
An Antique and Contemporary Collection (SOLD OUT) and Tastes
& Treasures: A Storytelling Cookbook of Historic Arizona.
The League provides volunteers as docents for the exhibits, as
well as members who assist in education, collections and library
and archives. Arizona history is presented in exhibits, educational
and historic programs. Members work on fund raising activities,
conduct docent tours, help with school programs, greet visitors,
answer phones, and assist staff in the departments of library
and archives, collections and education. These volunteer hours
supplement staffing and financial needs of the Museum and are
reported to appropriate chapter and state boards.
In
depth articles, as well as League and Museum events, are featured
in the OLD NED'S NEWS publication
and on the website.
Local,
statewide and international historical tours are a major attraction
for League members and guests.
