Arizona Historical Society

 Tucson     Arizona

http://w3.arizona.edu/~azhist     << visit website

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Arizona Historical Society Charity Profile

Established by an Act of the First Territorial Legislature on November 7, 1864, the Arizona Historical Society (AHS) is Arizona’s oldest historical agency. Architects of the Territory’s code of laws realized they were making history and that it was important to preserve a record of their activities. One of their earliest actions was to create the means for documenting the past and recording contemporary events as they unfolded. This became the Arizona Historical Society, formed to collect and preserve “all facts relating to the history of this Territory.”

Today, AHS serves as the steward of state and regional history, fulfilling its mission to collect, preserve, interpret, and disseminate the history of Arizona, the West, and northern Mexico as it pertains to Arizona. Collections, housed in AHS museum facilities throughout the state, number in excess of three million objects. The Society’s artifact and manuscript holdings offer unrivaled opportunities for public programming, educational outreach, and exhibitions, as well as academic and community-based research. AHS collections not only provide premier resources for recounting Arizona’s past, but are invaluable tools for promoting public understanding of contemporary issues such as water availability, immigration, free trade, mining, ranching and agribusiness, the defense industry, cultural diversity, and urban development and revitalization. The Arizona Historical Society -- through its exhibits, programs, publications, and outreach -- informs and inspires people of all ages by reminding them of the boldness and daring that characterized countless individuals, past and present, who have made Arizona their home.

Arizona Historical Society Volunteer Information

AHS volunteers benefit from their experiences in many ways. They experience Arizona history, develop new skills, and contribute to their community. Active volunteers also receive a 10% discount at museum stores and free admission to the museums. Volunteers also enjoy the camaraderie on field trips, history presentations, and social events.

Kid friendly personalities are needed to lead tours and visit schools. If you prefer behind the scenes activities and delving into history, volunteers are also needed to work with our collections, in our research libraries, museum stores, and for general administrative assistance.

The Arizona Historical Society offers opportunities to gain valuable hands-on experience, increase skills, and earn college credit. Tasks include oral history transcription, library and archives projects. You may work with artifacts and exhibits, education programs, or general assistance.