Historic lecture series

If you need another excuse to go to lovely Agua Caliente Park here it is--  their historic lecture series, on selected Sundays from 1 to 2 p.m.  This desert oasis park is at 12325 E. Roger Road in northeast Pima County.

Call the ranch house phone # 749-3718 for directions if you’ve never been there.

Upcoming schedule for December into April, 2009

Dec. 14            Arizona Sheriffs by Jane Eppinga

Jan. 11             Civilian Conservation Corps in SE Arizona by Robin Pinto

Jan. 18             Why was the Gordon Hirabayashi Recreation Site Named After a Prisoner? by Mary Farrell

Feb. 8              History of the Tanque Verde Valley by Jorga Riggenbach

 Feb. 15            An Armchair Walking Tour of Tucson by Alan Kruse

 Mar. 8              Geronimo’s Surrender by Jay Van Orden

 Mar. 15            Camels on the Arizona Frontier by Jack Lasseter

 April 15            Arts & Culture of Ancient Southern Arizona Hohokam Indians by Alan Dart                                      

Attend some or all of these free historic lectures held in the Rose Cottage, to appreciate our SW history.  For more information contact Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation at 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov.