Grand Canyon Historical Society Programs/Outings 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. Below are the outings/programs at which members of the Grand Canyon Historical Society will gather in 2009, coordinated by the GCHS Outings Team. Additionally, members from all over the country converge on the Grand Canyon in June for the annual picnic at Shoshone Point. It is at the picnic when presentations are made for the Grand Canyon Pioneer Award and the Grand Canyon Hall of Fame Award. Non-members are welcome to attend to learn about the Society. Also, please check the Grand Canyon Association calendar for other events that may be of interest to the GCHS membership. OUTINGS FOR 2011: Refer to the most recent issue of The Bulletin for meeting times and places for these outings. JANUARY 31 / FEBRUARY 1 -- REPLICA 1950s BOATS by Dave Mortenson and Tom Martin Lees Ferry/Marble Canyon -- Meet at Marble Canyon Lodge on Monday, January 31, for dinner with Tom Martin and Dave Mortensen (check back later for cost and details). After dinner, Martin and Mortenson will give a presentation about the history of their 1950s-style boats. On Tuesday, February 1, we'll meet at Lees Ferry before noon to watch Martin and Mortenson launch, and then we'll drive downriver to watch them ride through the Paria Riffle. (See article in Grand Canyon News about these historic boats.[Please arrange your own lodging/camping and meals as needed.] FEBRUARY -- coming soon MARCH -- coming soon Also happening.... MARCH 26-27 -- Grand Canyon River Guides' Guide Training Seminar (GTS, Land Session) . Hatch Warehouse, Marble Canyon: For more details, go to: GCRG. APRIL -- coming soon MAY -- coming soon JUNE -- coming soon JULY 16 -- ANNUAL SHOSHONE POINT PICNIC 11:00 AM at Shoshone Point, Grand Canyon South Rim (gate open at 10 AM): Members from across the country converge at the Canyon's edge for a potluck of good food, friendly faces and lively conversation. The Grand Canyon Historical Society will be holding its annual pot luck picnic at Shoshone Point, South Rim, located a few miles east of the Visitors Center along the Highway to Desert View. Everyone should bring a dish to share (casserole, dessert, etc.), drinks and something to barbeque (along with paper plate, napkins, utensils and cup). (There may be fire restrictions that could nix the barbeque part. Check back here for updates.) We will be presenting the Pioneer award and other service awards. Shoshone Point parking area is extremely limited. We ask that you walk the half mile or so to the point. But there will be volunteer vehicles will help ferry supplies and people as needed. Come see the Canyon and visit with everyone. AUGUST -- Coming soon SEPTEMBER -- coming soon OCTOBER -- ANNUAL BOARD MEETING   NOVEMBER -- coming soon   DECEMBER No outing * * MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR FUTURE OUTINGS: JANUARY 26-29 -- 3RD GRAND CANYON HISTORY SYMPOSIUM An Official Arizona Centennial Event! At the October 2007 GCHS Board Meeting, the board agreed to pursue support for a 3rd Grand Canyon History Symposium. More information will be posted on the Symposium page soon.

Send questions or comments about outings to:
John Azar at TontoWalk@gmail.com