Welcome Grand Canyon History Enthusiasts!
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 on our Membership page.
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 on our Membership page.
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OUTINGS
Virtual Outing on Zoom
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 6 PM MST/5 PM PST Harvey Leake Will Present "Quentin Roosevelt's Grand Canyon Adventures" On July 13, 1913, fifteen-year-old Quentin Roosevelt peered into the depths of the Grand Canyon for his first time. He and his compatriots had just arrived by train at the South Rim, and they lost no time making their way to the edge to gaze into the awesome chasm. Leading the group was Quentin’s father, Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, who called the view “the most wonderful scenery in the world.” More... ![]() Virtual Outing on Zoom
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 6 PM AZ Time/6 PM PDT/7 PM MDT Alan Petersen will present, "Gunnar Widforss, Master of the Inner Canyon" Over the past 130 years, Grand Canyon has been the subject of a great number of artworks, the majority of which have been done from the canyon rims. A small number of adventurous artists have worked within the canyon but, until recently, this has been uncommon. Widforss actively pursued inner canyon subjects, often making vigorous hikes to do so, and the quality of his work has set the standard for contemporary artists who view him as their mentor. More... Virtual Outing on Zoom
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 6 PM AZ Time/6 PM PDT/7 PM MDT Mike Nelson will present "We Are Going In" The Story of the 1956 Grand Canyon Midair Collision - Part 3 Mike Nelson will present Part 3 of his talk on the 1956 Grand Canyon Mid-air collision covering the subsequent recovery efforts, the memorials, and the investigation. More... |