WELCOME GRAND CANYON HISTORY ENTHUSIASTS
Board member Rich Turner has been making presentations about the GCHS to river guides. Download the new pamphlet which he created to promote the Society to the next generation of members.
gchs_handout_for_river_guides_-_2024.pdf -About Us
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. Virtual Outings These ZOOM-based presentations cover all aspects of Grand Canyon History and are typically held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Please check this Home page above or our Facebook page for the next offering. 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. 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. 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. 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. Projects The Grand Canyon Historical Society occasionally organizes clean up projects and provides support for work on restoration and preservation projects. |
Virtual Outing on Zoom at 6 PM MST and 5 PM PST
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 "We Are Going In" The Story of the 1956 Grand Canyon Midair Collision Part 2 with GCHS Member and President of the Patrons of the 1956 Grand Canyon Midair Collision Mike Nelson 
Part 1 in October covered the events of the tragedy from the start of the flights in Los Angeles to the midair collision over the eastern part of the Grand Canyon. Mike Nelson will present Part 2 which will cover the two crashes into the Grand Canyon, the recovery efforts, the memorials, and investigation. Mike will also speak about the "Patrons" group and its mission.
Note: Mike lost his uncle Jack Groshans on the United flight in this tragic accident. Mike became associated with GCHS in 2014, when he gave a speech at the dedication of the crash sites as a National Historic Landmark near Desert View. Mike co-founded Patrons of the 1956 Grand Canyon Midair Collision, and became the group's president. The "Patrons" is an affiliate of GCHS. Mark Your Calendar for the Next Virtual Outing on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 6 pm MST (5 pm PST)
GCHS Member, Author, and Ultra-Marathoner Davy Crockett will present "Early Grand Canyon Rim to Rim Guides" Most Recent Virtual Outings See Outings Page for Links to the Videos "Names from the Earth: Where did They Come From?" "We Are Going in. The Story of the 1956 Grand Canyon Midair Collision - Part 1" “The 15 Technologists and 3 Aviator Crew Members of United Flight 718" "Leo Weaver, Grand Canyon, and the 1940 Coronado Cuarto Centennial” "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. The slider technology available on the national park’s website makes comparisons of historic and modern photos particularly compelling. You can access this resource at this link: www.nps.gov/grca/learn/historyculture/thenandnow.htm.
2024 Officers
At the GCHS Annual Members Meeting, held in Flagstaff on January 27, the 2024 board was seated and new officers selected.
President: Dave Mortenson Vice-President: Tom Sulpizio Secretary: Mari Carlos Treasurer: Robert Lauzon In addition to the board members listed above, the 2024 board is composed of: Wayne Ranney Kevin Schindler Rich Turner | ||||
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