Explore our Arizona America250 Events Calendar, your hub for commemorating America’s 250th anniversary in Arizona. This calendar highlights both signature events hosted by Arizona America250 and community-led events taking place across the state.
If your organization or community is planning an event that aligns with the spirit of America250, we invite you to be part of the celebration. Help us build a vibrant calendar that reflects the richness of Arizona’s past, present, and future. Submitting your event is easy and free!
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The Oro Valley Historical Society is proud to continue celebrating America’s Semiquincentennial—our nation’s 250th anniversary. It’s a big word for an even bigger milestone. Join us each Saturday through February 14 at the Pusch House Museum at historic Steam Pump Ranch from 9 a.m. to noon. Explore how our country came into being, the people […]
Join ASU professor emeritus Duane Roen, founding coordinator for the Project for Writing and Recording Family History in the College of Integrative Science and Arts, for this unique family history workshop. Have you ever thought about tracing your family’s history but don’t know where to begin? In this workshop we will look at some of […]
Join HD SOUTH as we welcome Midori and Jim Hall for a look at the history of two Japanese American Incarceration Camps in Arizona at Gila River and Poston. You will learn about Midori’s family transfer from California to Arizona where they would live during the years of World War II, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt’s […]
See a recreation of a Civil War battle, tour North and South encampments, and a Native American battle reenactment from local Apache reenactors. In between battles, come check out an authentic 1860s gold mining town and watch a live blacksmithing demonstration! Our annual "Civil War days" event is coming up! Learn some history about the […]
America is turning 250 years old this year! Celebrate by taking a step back in time to the American Frontier. Visit Peoria Main Library to learn more about the history of America, and the Pioneers of Peoria. From Betsy Ross Sewing and Navajo Weaving inspired crafts, to Americana and Jail House Photo Ops, and interactive […]
HD SOUTH, in partnership with the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce and Citizen University, invites you to attend A Civic Event featuring Music In Common. This curated experience helps people across social divides find common ground through facilitated conversation and music. You won’t want to miss this unique, dynamic, and nationally recognized gathering, guaranteed to spark […]
Join ASU Professor Emeritus Duane Roen, founding coordinator for the Project for Writing and Recording Family History in the College of Integrative Science and Arts, for this unique family history workshop. Sometimes family historians have only names, dates, and places for ancestors, but the more we gather names, dates, and other genealogical facts, the more […]
The Apache Junction Library will be hosting speaker, Shane Krauser. He will lead a lively discussion on the Constitution for adults and teens. Come hear about this great document and bring your questions!
Last chance to see the Oro Valley Historical Society exhibit commemorating America’s Semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of our nation. Visit the Pusch House Museum at historic Steam Pump Ranch between 9 a.m. and noon. The exhibit explores the origins of the United States, the people who shaped its beginnings, and the actions that secured our […]
Welcome back local historian extraordinaire Steve Hoza as he shares interesting facts from Arizona’s history. Arizona was the home to 24 German prisoner of war camps during World War II. Steve has spoken to hundreds of former POW’s, their guards and camp personnel, and presents a gripping history of these camps. Included is the famous […]
Want to tour the Grand Canyon virtually? Mikki Monaghan, former bus tour guide, will take you through the Grand Canyon and share her knowledge and enthusiasm for this Arizona wonder!
Travel through the pivotal years between 1775 and 1900 as America grew, changed, and pushed west. Learn how national events paved the way for Arizona’s unique path to statehood and uncover the people and moments that brought the Territory to life in the American imagination. Every Saturday through March 21, 2026