PHOENIX – Join the Pueblo Grande Museum Auxiliary and Steve Hoza for his presentation Best Place in the Country: Arizona’s World War Two Aviation Training Base on December 6, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at Pueblo Grande Museum.
During World War II, Arizona had some of the largest aviation training facilities in the world. Come find out where they were, who trained there, and what kinds of aircraft were using Arizona as an airfield. There will be video clips as well as memorabilia from the period to examine.
This event is free and open to the public, made possible by the Pueblo Grande Museum Auxiliary. Donations are welcome. Visit pueblogrande.com for more information on this and other events at Pueblo Grande Museum.
Speaker Bio:
Steve Hoza is a Phoenix native who has worked in the museum field for 30 years. He has written several books and numerous articles about the history of World War Two in Arizona. He is a recognized authority on the history of the German prisoner of war camps in Arizona and military aviation training during the war. He currently works at the Huhugam Ki Museum on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. He also runs the official website of the Wallace and Ladmo Show, WallaceWatchers.com.
Pueblo Grande Museum General Information
4619 E. Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 495-0901
www.pueblogrande.com
The Museum is located on the Southeast corner of 44th St. and Washington St. Accessible by the Sky Train and the Sky Harbor Airport Light Rail Station Stop. Follow us on Facebook @PuebloGrandeMuseum and on Twitter @PuebloGrande
Museum Hours: October through April – Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Sunday 1 to 4:45 p.m. CLOSED Sunday and Monday May through September and most major holidays
Museum Admission: Adults $6, Seniors (55+) $5, Children (6-17) $3, under 6 are Free and Children 17 and under are free on Sundays
Explore the Ancient Heart of Phoenix
Pueblo Grande Museum is located on a 1,000 year old archaeological site once inhabited by the Hohokam culture located just minutes from downtown Phoenix next to Sky Harbor International Airport. This National Historic Landmark and Phoenix Point of Pride has been a part of the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department since 1929, and is the largest preserved archaeological site within Phoenix. Easily accessible by the Sky Train and the Light Rail, the museum is open 7 days a week October through April, and closed Sundays and Mondays, May through September.
A fully accessible 2/3 mile trail takes you through a prehistoric Hohokam archaeological village site with a partially excavated platform mound, ballcourt, and replicated prehistoric houses. There are three galleries to visit while at the Museum. The main gallery displays artifacts of the Hohokam and discusses the Pueblo Grande village site. The children’s hands-on gallery has activities to help kids learn about the science of archaeology. And the changing gallery features exhibits on various topics from archaeology, southwest cultures, and Arizona history. For authentic Native American gifts, art, and jewelry, the Museum Store has something for all tastes and budgets.
Throughout the year, Pueblo Grande Museum has programming for adults, children, and families, which include archaeology classes for kids, arts and crafts workshops, hikes, and lectures. The Museum also holds annual events, such as the Indian Market, children’s summer programs, a Native Art & Rug Auction, Ancient Technology Day and more to please all ages and interests!
