Arizona Historical Society Pioneer Museum

The Arizona Historical Society (AHS) is a non-profit organization that aims to connect people through the power of Arizona's history. This mission is carried out through four regional divisions, each with a representative museum. The divisions are located in Tucson, Tempe, Flagstaff, and Yuma. The society was founded in 1884 by a group of pioneers who wanted to preserve their stories and provide charitable service to the local community.

Collections at the Arizona Historical Society

The Arizona Historical Society houses a large collection of both published and unpublished historical documents in its library and archives division. These collections are divided among four locations in Arizona, each specializing in certain aspects of history. The society's collection specialties include territorial era, business, genealogy, politics, mining, military, law, non-profit and grass roots organizations, ephemera, photographs, and maps.

Research Assistance at the Arizona Historical Society

The libraries of the Arizona Historical Society are staffed by knowledgeable librarians who can assist with professional research or answer general research questions at the research help desk. This service can be particularly useful for tourists interested in learning more about Arizona's history or those conducting research during their visit.