Centennial Countdown Clock
EVENTS CALENDAR
Southern Arizona Centennial Summit
Date: Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Time: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Randolph Golf Course Club House,
600 S. Alvernon Way, Tucson, Ariz.
Territorial Brass Band to Perform
Date: Saturday, August 14, 2010
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Amish Barn, Spirit Tree
Inn B&B,
Patagonia, Ariz.
For more information and to purchase tickets, click here or call toll free at (888) 202-1942.
NEWS ROOM
CENTENNIAL MARKETPLACE
Mint condition state quarters for sale!
Purchase them at the State Capitol Museum store at 1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix
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WelcomeThe Arizona Historical Advisory Commission (AHAC) is commemorating Arizona's Centennial by designating state Legacy Projects. Apply for your Legacy Project today. Download the application under the Application Process link. Become an AHAC partner and support our mission. More information can be found under the Participation link. Contact us if you have questions about AHAC's role in Arizona Centennial 2012. Dora Vasquez, AHAC Chair, 2010 |
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Territorial Brass Band Celebrates Statehood in Musical Medley |
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Brass bands and band music were popular in Arizona long before statehood became official. In fact, the nationwide brass band movement was introduced to Arizona at a concert in Prescott in 1865, led by Lucian Bonaparte Jewell, who later became Prescott’s first mayor. The popularity of brass bands quickly spread throughout the territory... |
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