The Maricopa Historical Society would like to thank all those who attended our recent lecture series.  We feel the series was a great success with speakers that gave presentations that helped our community understand the legacy we have in the Maricopa area.  The Maricopa Historical Society will continue to meet the first Monday of every […]

Dallen J. Timothy of Arizona State University will give a free presentation at a meeting of the Maricopa Historical Society on April 1 at 5:30 p.m. at Maricopa Public Library. All are invited. Throughout most of history, the tourism industry has focused on selling mass experiences, including those associated with heritage sites and historic places. […]

March 16, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Friends of the Maricopa Public Library is hosting the Spring Used Book Sale in the parking lot of the City of Maricopa Public Library. A large variety of books for all ages in different genres, DVDs, CDs, audio books, large print, box sets, etc.. available to choose from! Proceeds from […]

Monday March 4, 2019 “The National Monument Next Door” Wayne Monger Wayne, Manager to the Sonoran Desert National Monument, will introduce us to the monument just west of Maricopa, which is the closest unit of the National Monument system to our city. It is truly a hidden gem of Arizona’s public parks. Historically this part […]

Inside the Creative Mind" lecture returns on Feb.9, 2019.  Each session offers insights and examples of work-in-progress plus finished pieces by two creators, each working in a separate art form. Weaver Tiffany Yazzie and painter Kristal Hoeh are featured. The event is free and open to the public    

  Marshall Shore, the Hip Historian, will be the featured speaker at the Maricopa Historical Society meeting on Feb. 4. Shore will present his program titled, “Arizona Kick on Route 66” starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Maricopa Public Library.

Maricopa Historical Society presents Dan Judkins, an independent historian who has spent extensive time researching the historic trails of our area. He will share multiple passages where various ’49ers describe their time as they rested and recovered for a few days in the general area of Maricopa Wells on their way to the California gold fields. These encounters […]