Explore Arizona’s Water Heritage
Join Cultural Coalition and Pueblo Grande Museum for two free programs exploring the most important resource to Arizona desert dwellers, from pre-columbian to modern times, water. Building on the recent Portal to the Past Festival, these programs invite both families with young children and curious adults to learn more about the history of water in Arizona. ”The Gila and The Salt – Our River Stories” family friendly program will take place outside on the back patio of Pueblo Grande Museum, and the “Water is Life Panel Discussion” will take place in the Museum’s Community Room. Due to COVID considerations, each program is limited to 50 attendees. Both programs are free and open to the public with an RSVP ticket available now at Eventbrite.
Program Details:
October 20 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.: The Gila and The Salt – Our River Stories
A masked storytelling performance that narrates the stories of Arizonans in both the Salt and Gila Rivers communities and their centuries of water use in the Valley. Written and performed by Zarco Guerrero, artist and storyteller, and 2021 Arizona Humanities Award Recipient, this colorful, funny, and informative performance is enjoyable for the whole family.
GET TICKETS HERE
November 3 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.: Water is Life: Panel Discussion
A community conversation about the use of water in Arizona communities, its history, and the present situation of water sources in the Valley. Panelists from Gila and Salt River Indian Communities, and Salt River Project Research, Archives and Heritage Section, will discuss a variety of topics ranging from the use of water in Valley, the history and legal battles over water rights, and understanding of the dependency on the canals to bring water to Valley homes.
GET TICKETS HERE
Visit pueblograndemusem.com or call (602) 495-0901 for more information. These programs are made possible by a grant from Arizona Humanities and Friends of Pueblo Grande Museum.
GUIDELINES FOR YOUR VISIT
Stay Home if You’re Sick
If you are showing COVID-19 symptoms, please stay home. This is critical to the health and safety of our staff and communities.
Wear a Face Mask
Effective August 2, 2021, a mask or face covering will be required when inside a city facility, regardless of vaccinations status. We have masks available for those who need them.