Winslow Schools History Presented at Hubbell

otm — Wed, 09 May 2012 01:40:05 +0000

Join the Winslow Centennial Committee and Winslow Historical Society on Saturday, May 12, for “Readin’, Writin’, and ‘Rithmetic.” Former teachers and students from various schools will discuss the history of education in Winslow from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Winslow Visitors Center/Hubbell Trading Post. Artifacts from Winslow High School events, a scrapbook of images from 1954 through 1967, and copies of The Bulldog Barks will also be on display.

Railroad History Presented at Snowdrift

otm — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:01:41 +0000

Join the Winslow Historical Society and Winslow Centennial Committee this Saturday, April 14, from 2 to 4 p.m., for the next Second Saturdays in Winslow presentation, “Riding the Rails into Winslow,” at the Snowdrift Art Space, 120 West Second Street. Former Santa Fe locomotive engineers Bill Shumway and Bert Peterson will discuss and illustrate the development of the railroad through Northern Arizona and the establishment of the City of Winslow. Doors open at 1 p.m. so that visitors can view additional Santa Fe images and BNSF video, as well as some model train displays in anticipation of Winslow Railroad Days the following weekend.

OTM is Geocaching!

otm — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:16:27 +0000

The Old Trails Museum is a partner in the Historic AZ 66 Geocaching Project! Geocaching is a worldwide “treasure-hunting” game played by GPS users. This series of caches, which is a partnership between the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona and several of Arizona’s Route 66 communities, debuted on April 1. “Cachers” will get a unique look at the history of these Route 66 communities, sites, and attractions. The project celebrates Arizona’s State Centennial on February 14, 2012, and has an official Arizona Centennial Legacy Project designation from the Arizona Historical Advisory Commission. For more information on the Historic AZ 66 caches, go to http://tinyurl.com/73luxn6, and for more on the growing phenomenon of geocaching, go to Geocaching.com.

OTM Returns to Regular Hours

otm — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:09:38 +0000

OTM returns to regular hours (from winter hours) on April 1, 2012. We’re now open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 AM to 4 PM.

Bruchman Family History Now Online

otm — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:51:58 +0000

Dona Bruchman Harris, Old Trails Museum volunteer, has created a website to tell the Bruchman family history. Go to http://rmbruchmantrader.com/Home_Page.php to see the fascinating stories and photos from this trading post family!

Earliest Area Inhabitants Presented at Hubbell

otm — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 02:27:43 +0000

The Winslow Historical Society and Winslow Centennial Committee continue their year-long series of programs celebrating the city’s history with “Life in Ruins: A History of the Early Native Americans and Settlers of the Region.” Join us on Saturday, March 10, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Winslow Visitors Center/Hubbell Trading Post, 523 West 2nd Street, when Homolovi State Park Ranger Kenn Evans will discuss two groups draw to the region by the Little Colorado River: the Hopi ancestors of the Homolovi villages from 1200 to 1400 A.D., and the historic Mormon settlements of 1876. Evans will also discuss the upcoming celebration of the 136^th anniversary of the Mormon Colonization, and will have historic artifacts on display as well. Second Saturdays in Winslow explore the city’s diverse history in celebration of the Arizona State Centennial on February 14, 2012.

Birthday Bash for Arizona’s Centennial!

otm — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:11:00 +0000

The Winslow Centennial Committee and Winslow Historical Society are hosting a Birthday Bash for Arizona’s Centennial! Join us for this free event at the Winslow Visitors Center/Hubbell Trading Post, 523 West 2nd Street, on Tuesday, February 14, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The program will begin promptly at 6:30 with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by an a cappella duet of the Star Spangled Banner. Then members of Winslow High School’s speech and debate team will perform an original readers’ theater production based on the events of Arizona’s Statehood Day. The festivities will also include an Arizona Trivia Contest, door prizes, and, of course, the “Happy Birthday” song and plenty of birthday cake! We hope to see you there!

Winslow’s Historic Trails Presented at Hubbell

otm — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:03:08 +0000

The Winslow Historical Society and Winslow Centennial Committee continue their year-long series celebrating the city’s history with “All Roads Lead to Winslow.” Join us at the Winslow Visitors Center in the former Hubbell Trading Post, 523 West 2nd Street, on Saturday, February 11, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., when Winslow Historical Society Board Member Curtis Hardy will explore the area’s Native American trails, Spanish explorations, pioneer treks, stage coach adventures, and Mormon settlements that preceded the railroad’s establishment of the Winslow townsite in 1881. He’ll end with a discussion of the National Old Trails Road and Route 66, and will have maps and images on display as well. Second Saturdays in Winslow explore the city’s diverse history in celebration of the Arizona State Centennial on February 14, 2012.

OTM is in Route 66 Magazine!

otm — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:24:29 +0000

The Old Trails Museum is in the Winter 2011/12 edition of Route 66 Magazine! Thanks to the magazine and author Jim Winnerman for the incredible 3-page article, which features loads of images and information about OTM. You can get your copy from the Jack Rabbit Trading Post in Joseph City, or order directly from www.route66magazine.com.

Winslow Area’s Trading Post History at Hubbell

otm — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:40:21 +0000

The Winslow Historical Society and Winslow Centennial Committee continue their Second Saturdays in Winslow series with Arbuckle Coffee, Bluebird Flour, & Pawn: A Trading Post History of the Region. Join us for this fascinating presentation at the Winslow Visitors Center/Hubbell Trading Post, 523 West 2nd Street, on Saturday, January 14, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Winslow residents Marjorie Herron, Dona Harris, Ellen McGee, and Don Baker will share their family histories at various trading posts, after Don presents a general history of trading in the Winslow area. Chamber Director Bob Hall will also discuss the Hubbell, and there will be trading post images and artifacts on display as well. Second Saturdays explore Winslow’s diverse history in celebration of the Arizona State Centennial on February 14, 2012.