2019 HISTORYMAKERS GALA IS SATURDAY, february 23, 2019
The Historical League is proud to present TURQUOISE & TUXEDOS 2019 Arizona Historymakers Gala. On February 23, 2019 at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, the Historical League will be honoring six new Arizona Historymakers for their contributions to Arizona’s heritage and culture.
Meet Our 2019 Historymakers:
Betsey Bayless, Arizona Secretary of State, Health and Civic Leader
Dr. Arthur DeCabooter, Educator and Land Preservationist
Michael J. Fox, Founding Director and CEO of Western Spirit: Scottsdale Museum of the West
Alfredo Gutierrez, Arizona State Senator & Community Activist
Merrill Mahaffey; Western Artist, Painter & Teacher
Vernon Swaback, Internationally Recognized Architect
The Historical League’s signature fundraising event will feature a special presentation of the six honorees and a silent auction, “Arizona Treasures,” with a curated collection of the unique goods and experiences our state has to offer.
TURQUOISE & TUXEDOS Gala and the Historymakers program are presented every two years. Proceeds support the Historical League and the Arizona Heritage Center at Papago Park as it continues to expand its programs and exhibits for children, our community and visitors to our state.
TURQUOISE & TUXEDOS 2019 Arizona Historymakers Gala:
Saturday, February 23, 2019
Arizona Biltmore McArthur Ballroom
2400 E Missouri Ave, Phoenix AZ 85016
6:00 pm Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction
7:00 pm Dinner & Program
Western Black Tie
Reservations can be made on line here.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, click here, or contact Catie Richman at catie@evanscommunications.com for more information.
TASTES & TREASURES II
Arizona history and favorite recipes come together in this new 216 page, hard-cover Tastes & Treasures II: A Storytelling Cookbook of Historic Arizona.
The cookbook has been written by members of the Historical League, and it is filled with colorful photographs, unique histories and special recipes from 24 historic Arizona venues.
Also featured are Historymaker’s biographies, photos, recipes, and food memories.
The Cherished Legacies section honors individuals in our lives with stories and recipes.
Watch a video featuring the book on 3TV Good Morning AZ. Click here
Tastes & Treasures Volume II: A Storytelling Cookbook of Historic Arizona available now. $30 Retail. Available in the STORE.