MEMBERSHIP

What is Historical League?

Organized in 1979, the Historical League, a 501(c)(3), is a fund-raising arm of the Arizona Historical Society Museum, a Smithsonian affiliate, at Papago Park, Tempe, Arizona. League members also support the educational, research and cultural center by volunteering in various departments. League sponsored events provide historical information and promote the Museum.

Meetings

General Membership and Board meetings are held from September through June; all members are welcome to attend. Meetings are preceded by lunch and an educational program.

Old Ned's News

In-depth articles, as well as League and Museum events, are featured in this publication and on the website.

Tours

Local and statewide historical tours are a major attraction for League members and guests.

Museum Volunteers

Members conduct docent tours, help with school programs, greet visitors, answer phones, ans 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.

Special Events

League activities include the Fall Membership Open House, Annual Recognition Luncheon, Spring Party, Behind the Scenes and After Hours events at the Museum. Members receive invitations to exhibit openings, as well as discounts at the gift shop and on facility rentals.

League Logo

 
Old Ned is a toy horse that originally belonged to a small boy who became very ill. Just before he died, he gave the little horse to his mother and said, "Take care of Old Ned." In 1880, the family came to Phoenix and treasured Ned until he was given to the Museum. We, like his family, treasure important things.

Fund-Raising Activities

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

This formal 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 

This 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.

Bill and Erma Bombeck Endowment Fund

Individual and memorial contributions may be designated to Historical League, Inc. to the Bill and Erma Bombeck Endowment Fund for At Risk Schools,  established to underwrite the cost of Living History characters, educational programs, exhibits and instructional materials.

Memorial Fund

This fund provides an opportunity to make contributions as a memorial, or in celebration of birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, or in honor of special individual accomplishments.

Cookbooks

The League has written two cookbooks: Arizona's Cooking Heritage: An Antique and Comtemporary Collection and Tastes and Treasures: A Storytelling Cookbook of Historic Arizona.

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