Celebrating 150 years of Maricopa’s heritage scheduled for Nov. 16

Maricopa’s history is rich and varied, beginning in 1857 with the first transcontinental mail line from San Antonio to San Diego and the 1879 railroad junction era up to its incorporation as Arizona’s 88th city. What better way to learn about that history than from the people who lived it?

The history committee of the Friends of the Maricopa Library will be recognizing those individuals whose generous donations made possible the re-publication of Maricopa’s definitive history, Patricia Brock’s “Reflections of a Desert Town, Volume II.” They will be honored at a reception at the Maricopa Agriculture Center, 37860 West Smith-Enke Rd. (located 2.2 miles east of Porter Rd.).

Open to the public, the reception will feature short talks by current and former Maricopans, who will share their memories and early experiences. Refreshments will be served, and Brock will be present to do book signings.

This celebration of Maricopa’s rich heritage will take place on Friday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m.

Photo by Joyce Hollis