Grand Canyon Historical Society The Grand Canyon Historical Society is a non-profit corporation under IRS Code 501(c)(3), whose mission is to study and preserve the history of sites, historical photographs and artifacts of Grand Canyon and surrounding areas; and to support the restoration of sites and buildings at Grand Canyon National Park. The Grand Canyon Historical Society was founded in 1984 in Flagstaff. Originally called the Grand Canyon Pioneers Society, the name was changed in 2002. ABOUT THE GRAND CANYON HISTORICAL SOCIETY Historical Collection The Grand Canyon Historical Society has established a collection of historical materials in the "Special Collections" area at the Northern Arizona University's Cline Library in Flagstaff, Arizona, where letters, papers and photographs are cataloged and stored archivally for research. Restoration/Preservation Projects The Grand Canyon Historical Society organizes clean up projects or provides support to members who work on the restoration/preservation of sites and buildings. Publications The Grand Canyon Historical Society publishes and preserves information concerning upcoming and past events of the group along with letters and articles written by members; and stories of old time happenings at Grand Canyon written by members giving tales of Grand Canyon never found in history books. Scholarship The Grand Canyon Historical Society awards a $1,000 scholarship to a graduate student at Northern Arizona University for use in research of the Grand Canyon area. Awards Grand Canyon Pioneer Award is presented by the Grand Canyon Historical Society. Grand Canyon Hall of Fame Award for Community Service is presented by the Grand Canyon Historical Society and the National Park Service Grand Canyon. Outings/Programs Calendar Members meet monthly for a program or to visit a historic site. The Grand Canyon Historical Society is an informal and congenial group who has fun and learns about the area at the same time. History Symposium In 2007, the Grand Canyon Historical Society, in partnership with the Grand Canyon Association, the Grand Canyon Field Institute, Xanterra South Rim, and Grand Canyon National Park, organized the second Grand Canyon History Symposium at Grand Canyon's South Rim, held January 25-28, 2007. The 2007 Grand Canyon History Symposium was a grand success. Read the FEEDBACK received from attendees! Also, read the article from Grand Canyon News. Membership Membership is open to any person interested in the historical, educational, and charitable purposes of the Grand Canyon Historical Society. Links Links of interest to Grand Canyon and history buffs.   G.C. THINGS TO DO. . . Grand Canyon Historical Society Outings/Programs Calendar Members meet monthly for a program or to visit a historic site. The Grand Canyon Historical Society is an informal and congenial group who has fun and learns about the area at the same time. Check often for latest updates. Grand Canyon Community Lecture Series The Grand Canyon Association and Grand Canyon Field Institute host a wide-range of events for members, class participants, and the general public. The Community Lecture Series Events are held in Flagstaff, Prescott, and Glendale. Grand Canyon Hikers Symposium The Grand Canyon Hikers and Backpackers Association is planning the second Grand Canyon Hikers Symposium to be held Saturday October 20, 2007. 3rd Grand Canyon History Symposium The 3rd Grand Canyon History Symposium is tentatively scheduled for January 2012. If you think you would like to help out, please contact Lee Albertson at: Albertson1213@cox.net. Read the feedback received from the attendees at the 2007 History Symposium!