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The Grand Canyon Historical Society is a non-profit corporation under IRS Code 501(c)(3). Our Mission Statement: The Grand Canyon Historical Society celebrates and promotes the study and preservation of the Grand Canyon region's cultural and natural history for the education and enjoyment of its members and the public. Membership Membership is open to any person interested in the historical, educational, and charitable purposes of the Grand Canyon Historical Society. Online payments accepted... You can start or renew your membership and/or make a Scholarship donation online! Go to our Membership page to see how. Publications/Store 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; the Society Store offers logo-wear and more. Oral History The Grand Canyon Historical Society as a robust oral history program where you can listen to people recount the history they were a part of. Many recordings have been transcribed and are available for free download. Outings/Programs Calendar Members meet up for programs and visits to historic sites. The Grand Canyon Historical Society is an informal and congenial group who has fun and learns about the area at the same time. Virtual Outings These ZOOM based once a month presentations cover all aspects of Grand Canyon History. Scholarship, Projects & Research Grant The Grand Canyon Historical Society awards a $1,500 scholarship for use in research of the Grand Canyon area. Awards Grand Canyon Pioneer Award is presented annually. Grand Canyon Hall of Fame Award for Community Service is presented by the Grand Canyon Historical Society and the National Park Service Grand Canyon. Projects The Grand Canyon Historical Society has established a collection, organized clean up projects, provides support for work on restoration and preservation projects. |
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Sandra Mollon
Award winning quilter Sandra Mollon has one of her quilts in the National Quilt Museum. When a landscape photographer friend of hers sent her a photo he took looking upriver from Toroweap Overlook, Sandra knew she had to make the Toroweap quilt. Listen to her story and all the other amazing oral histories here. For GC Events, Social Media & Lectures
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