(Editor’s Note: After reading my review of books I have used as resources in writing about local history in general and Apaches in particular, one of our newsletter readers, Tim Simmons, sent me an additional list from his own library. Several of these will be added to my own library … Continue reading
We have been to the Empire Ranch Fall Roundup, now Cowboy Festival, several times. It is always a pleasant day. This time we went specifically to see the horses known at the Spanish Barb horses. The Spanish Barb horses are direct descendants of the horses from the time of Father … Continue reading
Our new, very special Tucson History & Libation Walking Tour last month was a real hit, so we will be offering it again. Get the full schedule of tours and dates here. This is your opportunity to experience 1870’s Tucson through the eyes of saloon keeper, George Hand who left us … Continue reading
Children and Family Museums Are you looking for museums that would be suitable for your children, which will be captivating, fun and educational? How about some of these? Some of these are good for children with a short attention span and some for the whole day. Many of these have … Continue reading
On one of our monthly Tucson History & Libation Walking Tours, I had the distinct pleasure to meet a fellow author, although at the time I did not know it. You see, to sign up for our Southern Arizona Guide tours, folks usually go to FareHarbor and pay via credit … Continue reading
As Tucsonans going about our daily business, few of us realize just how culturally diverse our city is. But over a 3-day weekend each October, Tucson puts on a big event Downtown and our diversity is recognized and celebrated. In 2017, the 43rd Tucson Meet Yourself drew over 120,000 people … Continue reading
Editor’s Note. Karen Weston Gonzales is a talented free lance writer. I first read her story about Southern Arizona pioneer, Tom Jeffords, in Tombstone Times to which I subscribe. The story is reprinted here with permission. The story is true and offers a clear account of one of the most … Continue reading
In 1880, old age began about 40, the average life expectancy of a U.S. citizen. Life was hard, good nutrition & effective medical treatment were scarce. By age 40, most people, particularly women, were simply worn out. Between 1879 and 1884, about 300 people were buried in the Tombstone Boothill … Continue reading
It was a Sunday in mid-September when Ms. Karen and I left our home in the Tucson Mountains to travel to the Cochise Hotel to visit with the proprietor, Phil Gessert. We arrived at noon and Phil was sitting on the front porch waiting for us. The Cochise Hotel is … Continue reading
Early one morning in late summer, Ms. Rosemary and I drove out to the southeast corner of the Tucson Mountains known as Enchanted Hills, named after a subdivision near there. 365 acres of land were procured by Pima County in 2016. 80 acres is in development as a system of … Continue reading
