The Arizona Historical Society in Tucson owns and operates a museum that is incredible, and is a must-see for anyone with an interest in the true story of the Old West. The Arizona Historical Society (AHS) was established in 1864 and is Arizona's oldest historical guardian and agency. Over the years it has documented and recorded events as they unfolded, and preserved all facts relating to the history of the territory. As the steward of state and regional history, the Arizona Historical Society has collected, preserved, interpreted and disseminated the history of Arizona and the West. Its museums throughout the state house some three million objects. The artifact and manuscript holdings provide excellent opportunities for educational programs, historical research and exhibits.
Exhibits of many types are on display in the Arizona Historical Society Museum in Tucson. Many of the books and documents are originals. Scholars and historians frequently use the library and other resources for research purposes, and are often happy to talk to visitors. This is the oldest cultural institution in Arizona, with artifacts dating back to the original Indian inhabitants and the first coming of Europeans in 1540. Of course, there are artifacts and documents pertaining to Arizona's most storied period; the days of the Old West. Here visitors can learn the truth behind the legends of people like Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday and the Clanton Gang. They can find out what really happened at the infamous gun fight at the OK Corral in Tombstone. They can also learn the story of Pearl Hart, the woman who was the last stagecoach robber in American history. The Arizona Historical Society Museum in Tucson is certainly a fascinating place in which to spend a few hours. It is just west of the University of Arizona campus.
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