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.

Help support Grand Canyon Historical Society by becoming a member. You can join and/or make a donation here. 
NEWS
New "Grand Canyon History" YouTube Channel!
The Grand Canyon Historical Society has launched its own YouTube channel named "Grand Canyon History" that includes Virtual Outing videos, short subject videos, and videos from past Grand Canyon History Symposia.  Check it out and please click the subscribe button so that you will be alerted to new content. Special thanks to GCHS Vice President Davy Crockett for his skill and expertise in setting up this new channel for members and non-members alike to enjoy
www.youtube.com@GrandCanyonHistory
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GCHS is on Facebook and in LinkedIn
​Posting historical trivia and information on upcoming events at, or about, Grand Canyon, its pioneers, and our members.
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A Resource for Guides
Board member Rich Turner has been making presentations about the GCHS to river guides.  Download the new pamphlet he created to promote the Society to the next generation of members.  gchs_handout_for_river_guides_-_2024.pdf
EVENTS
"Grand Canyon Then & Now: An Online Photo Exhibit"
Grand Canyon: Then & Now, pairs 70 beautiful and interesting historic photos and artworks with modern photographs from the original vantage point.  These pairs and accompanying interpretation tell the broad historical, cultural, and scientific stories that make the Grand Canyon such a beautiful and fascinating place to visit and study. Topics include the spiritual and sacred of the canyon, revolutions in geology and botany, marketing and the growth of tourism, the development of the national park, the explorers and adventurers, and the artists that lead our imaginations.
You can access this resource at this link:www.nps.gov/grca/learn/historyculture/thenandnow.htm.
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Scenic view looking west from Pima Point to the Colorado River from the Hermit Road. Courtesy of Grand Canyon National Park Museum Collection
OUTINGS
Virtual Outing Lived Streamed on Our Newly Launched Grand Canyon History YouTube Channel
​Tuesday, May 13, 2025
6 PM AZ Time/6 PM PDT/7 PM MDT

Dr. Dennis Foster will present "The Walcott Expedition of 1882-1883:  An Extended Look." This is an expanded version of Dr. Foster's 2012 symposium talk.
Virtual Outing on Grand Canyon History YouTube Channel
​Tuesday, June 10, 2025
6 PM AZ Time/6 PM PDT/7 PM MDT

Kevin Schindler will present "The Story of Brighty the Grand Canyon Burro."
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Grand Canyon Historical Society, PO Box 1667, Grand Canyon, Arizona 86023
Contact us at gchs@grandcanyonhistory.org