activities · 7
what they do
direct service · 4
- Gathering and sharing historical accounts Cultural Exhibits and Public History ProgramsGathers historical accounts and sponsors evening speakers to preserve the early history of northern Arizona.
- Hosting an annual Pioneer Picnic Community Festival & Event OrganizationHosts an annual Pioneer Picnic on Labor Day.
- Preservation of historic properties and local storiesEngages in the preservation of historic properties and local stories, including the Gregg Cabin, and has purchased and opened the old Coconino County Hospital as a museum, along with other historical structures and artifacts like Santa Fe Caboose #99945 and Baldwin Locomotive #12.
- Providing member benefits Member Newsletter & Magazine DistributionProvides members with access to special tours, distributes a newsletter, and sends email notifications about events and activities.
advocacy · 1
- Promoting historic sites and preservation Historic Route & Cultural Heritage InterpretationPromotes historic sites and supports the preservation of northern Arizona history.
capacity building · 2
- Supporting educational outreach programs School-Based Educational ProgramsSupports educational outreach programs for local schools.
- Supporting the Pioneer Museum and Riordan Mansion Chapter Development & SupportSupports the Pioneer Museum and Riordan Mansion as a friends group.
strategies · 4
how they think
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- Collaborative institutional support institutional_collaborationAdvances regional historical preservation by supporting and partnering with established institutions like the Arizona Historical Society and other organizations dedicated to northern Arizona history.
- Community-powered historical preservation community-supported preservationRelies on volunteer labor, community contributions, and donated resources to sustain the preservation of northern Arizona's pioneer history, leveraging local engagement as a core operational model.
- Comprehensive historical perpetuation historical_preservationSeeks to systematically collect, preserve, and promote the history and incidents of pioneer life in northern Arizona to ensure long-term cultural memory and accuracy.
- Inclusive membership engagement inclusive membership modelEncourages broad public participation in historical preservation by welcoming individuals with an interest in local history regardless of personal background, using membership as a tool for outreach and involvement.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Historic Preservation Projects
Engages in preservation of key historic structures and artifacts in northern Arizona, including past acquisition and opening of the old Coconino County Hospital as a museum.
Pioneer Museum Support
Supports the Pioneer Museum through preservation efforts, including the Gregg Cabin, and educational outreach to local schools; manages historical acquisitions such as the Santa Fe Caboose and Baldwin Locomotive.
Riordan Mansion Support
Provides volunteer and financial support for Riordan Mansion State Historic Park, including docent programs and special tours.
relationships · 10
who they work with
- Arizona Historical Society Partner — Supported by NAPHS at its northern sites.
- Arizona Historical Society Partner — Supports the Pioneer Museum, which is operated by the Arizona Historical Society.
- Arizona State Parks & Trails Partner — Partner in preserving historical sites in northern Arizona.
- Arizona State Parks & Trails Partner — Supports Riordan Mansion, which is managed by Arizona State Parks & Trails.
- Fort Valley Experimental Station Partner — Seeks volunteers for site clean-up days.
- Friends of Fort Valley Partner — Collaborates on preservation efforts including Fort Valley Experimental Forest Service Station.
- Pioneer Museum Partner — Seeks volunteers to assist at Pioneer Museum in roles such as tour guide, museum docent, and front desk.
- Riordan Action Network Partner — Collaborates on preservation efforts including Riordan Mansion.
- Riordan Mansion Partner — Seeks volunteers to assist at Riordan Mansion in roles such as tour guide, museum docent, and front desk.
- Riordan Mansion State Historic Park Partner — Collaborates on virtual lectures and special tours