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LAKE HAVASU CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

AZ · EIN 860896576 · $106K rev · operational · www.havasumuseum.com
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Lake Havasu Museum of History preserves and shares the cultural heritage of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, from its early settlers to modern development. The museum offers educational programs, exhibitions, and community events focused on local history, including the legacy of Robert McCulloch and unique regional stories. It serves schools, residents, and visitors through guided tours, special exhibits, and youth engagement initiatives.

activities · 36

what they do

direct service · 36
  • Conduct educational programs and events Living History & Historic Skills Education
    Hosts various educational programs and events for the community, including interactive craft classes for children (such as wood burning), live animal shows, and the Young Curators program. The organization also offers deep-dive education classes and programs with speakers to share history.
  • Conduct guided, self-guided, and private tours Guided Tours and Docent-Led Experiences
    Offers docent-led and self-guided tours lasting 45 minutes to one hour, with options for private or group tours of up to 20 people during operating hours or outside regular hours for larger groups. Multi-session and student-focused tours include interactive wrap sessions.
  • Conduct historical interviews and produce content Oral History & Archival Documentation
    Conducts exclusive interviews with individuals about local historical figures and produces written content based on these interviews.
  • Facilitate lapidary education and craftsmanship Lapidary Arts Instruction and Retail
    Operates a Lapidary Shop at London Bridge Plaza as a teaching environment equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, supporting hands-on learning in gem and mineral crafting.
  • Host educational programs and classes for children and students Living History & Historic Skills Education
    Offers interactive education programs including the Young Curators program, multi-session tours for up to 60 students (grades 2+), and hands-on craft classes such as wood burning necklace making. Also hosts live animal shows and themed exhibition events for young learners.
  • Host educational programs and classes for children and youth Living History & Historic Skills Education
    Runs the Young Curators program, hosts interactive craft classes such as wood burning for children, and provides deep-dive education classes and live animal shows to engage young learners with local history and museum collections.
  • Host educational programs and events Living History & Historic Skills Education
    Hosts various educational programs and events, including interactive craft classes for children (e.g., wood burning), live animal shows, and the Young Curators program. Offers deep-dive education classes and programs with speakers to share history with the community.
  • Host public events and exhibition openings Living History & Historic Skills Education
    Organizes exhibition opening receptions with guest speakers and unveilings, such as for "Havasu's Sunken Treasure: The Story of Millers Folly," and offers free admission to these events.
  • Host the annual Gem & Mineral Roundup Mineral, Gem & Collectibles Shows
    Hosts an annual 2-day Gem & Mineral Roundup in Lake Havasu City during the second weekend of November, featuring dealers displaying jewelry, gems, and minerals, and club members presenting educational display cases.
  • Manage a lending library and publish member communications Member Newsletter & Magazine Distribution
    Operates a lending library for public use and publishes the exclusive LHMH Review newsletter for members, sharing historical content and society updates.
  • Operates a Lapidary Shop near the museum at London Bridge Plaza, providing a teaching environment with state-of-the-art machinery for lapidary arts.
  • Operates a Lapidary Shop near the museum at London Bridge Plaza, providing a teaching environment with state-of-the-art machinery.
  • Operate a Lapidary Shop and host gem and mineral events Lapidary Arts Instruction and Retail
    Runs a Lapidary Shop at London Bridge Plaza as a teaching space with advanced equipment and hosts the annual 2-day Gem & Mineral Roundup in November featuring dealers, educational displays, and club presentations.
  • Operate the Lake Havasu Museum of History Historic Site Museum Operation
    The organization operates a museum open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 3 PM, featuring permanent and rotating exhibits, including items related to McCulloch industries and local history, and maintains the facility as a public-facing historical resource since 2005.
  • Operate the Lake Havasu Museum of History Historic Site Museum Operation
    Runs a functioning museum since 2005, open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 3 PM, featuring permanent and rotating exhibits such as the J-2 Gyroplane, McCulloch aviation artifacts, and collections related to local history including the London Bridge and Millers Folly. The museum maintains curated historical items like McCulloch chainsaws, branded cutlery sets, and LP records.
  • Operate the Lake Havasu Museum of History Historic Site Museum Operation
    Operates the Lake Havasu Museum of History, open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 3 PM, featuring permanent exhibits, rotating special exhibits, and a lending library. The museum displays historical items such as the J-2 Gyroplane and hosts exhibits like "Havasu Rocks" and "Havasu's Sunken Treasure."
  • Operate the Lake Havasu Museum of History Historic Site Museum Operation
    Operates the Lake Havasu Museum of History, open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 3 PM, featuring permanent and rotating exhibits, including the J-2 Gyroplane and "Havasu Rocks" exhibit. The museum has been functioning since 2005.
  • Organize community events and annual exhibitions Mineral, Gem & Collectibles Shows
    Hosts exhibition opening receptions with free admission, themed events like "Havasu's Sunken Treasure," and the annual 2-day Gem & Mineral Roundup during the second weekend of November, featuring dealers, educational displays, and club presentations. Also hosts the "Havasu Rocks" exhibit inside the museum.
  • Organize educational field trips and excursions Guided Environmental Field Trips
    Plans and conducts weekly field trips, primarily one-day excursions on Sundays or Mondays, with some overnight trips, running from late Fall through early Spring for members and the public.
  • Organize exhibitions and opening receptions Living History & Historic Skills Education
    Organizes comprehensive exhibitions, such as "Havasu's Sunken Treasure: The Story of Millers Folly" and a new exhibit on McCulloch aviation items, offering free admission to exhibition opening receptions.
  • Organizes weekly field trips, primarily one-day excursions on Sundays or Mondays, with some overnight trips, from late Fall through early Spring.
  • Organize field trips and off-site excursions Guided Environmental Field Trips
    Plans and conducts weekly field trips, primarily one-day excursions on Sundays or Mondays, with some overnight trips, running from late Fall through early Spring.
  • Preserve and archive local historical materials Oral History & Archival Documentation
    Collects, archives, and preserves historical artifacts and documents related to Lake Havasu City, including McCulloch chainsaws, McCulloch Airlines memorabilia, and an LP record about the London Bridge, ensuring long-term access for future generations.
  • Preserve and share local history through collections and storytelling Oral History & Archival Documentation
    Collects, archives, and preserves historical items and stories related to Lake Havasu City and shares them with future generations through exhibitions, classes, speaker programs, and community outreach.
  • Preserve historical items and archives Oral History & Archival Documentation
    Collects, archives, and preserves historical items related to Lake Havasu City, such as McCulloch chainsaws, McCulloch Airlines branded disposable cutlery sets, and an LP record about the London Bridge. Provides access to curated images and digital artifacts from its archives for members and plans to provide broader archive access.
  • Preserve historical items and archives Oral History & Archival Documentation
    Collects, archives, and preserves historical items related to Lake Havasu City, including McCulloch chainsaws, McCulloch Airlines branded disposable cutlery sets, and an LP record about the London Bridge. The organization also provides access to curated images and digital artifacts from its archives for members and plans to expand archive access.
  • Produce historical content Oral History & Archival Documentation
    Produces written content about local historical figures through interviews, such as an exclusive interview with Vicki Webster about artist Dale Webster.
  • Provide a lending library Library Access & Lending Services
    Provides access to a lending library.
  • Provide access to digital archives and library resources
    Offers members access to curated digital images and artifacts from the museum’s archives and maintains a lending library for public use.
  • Provide guided and self-guided museum tours Guided Tours and Docent-Led Experiences
    Offers docent-led and self-guided tours lasting approximately 45 minutes to one hour, with options for multi-session tours for up to 60 students (grades 2 and above), group tours of up to 20, and private tours available during or outside regular hours.
  • Offers self-guided and docent-led guided tours of the museum, approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour in length, including interactive sessions for young learners. Accommodates group tours of up to 20 individuals during operating hours, and multi-session tours for up to 60 students, primarily for grades 2 and above. Private tours are also available for larger groups or outside regular operating hours.
  • Offers self-guided and docent-led guided tours of the museum, approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour in length, including interactive sessions for young learners. The museum accommodates group tours of up to 20 individuals during operating hours and provides multi-session tours for up to 60 students, primarily for grades 2 and above, as well as private tours for larger groups or outside regular hours.
  • Provide public access to historical archives and digital resources Oral History & Archival Documentation
    Offers members access to curated images and digital artifacts from the museum’s archives, with plans to expand archive access more broadly. Also produces written content and conducts interviews on local historical figures, such as artist Dale Webster.
  • Publish a member newsletter
    Publishes an exclusive newsletter called the LHMH Review for its members.
  • Publishes an exclusive newsletter called the LHMH Review.
  • Produces and distributes the LHMH Review, an exclusive newsletter for members.
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named programs · 4

what they call their work

Education Tours
Docent-led, interactive tours for school groups (grades 2+) lasting about one hour, including a 45-minute guided tour and 15-minute wrap session
Havasu Rocks & Lake Havasu Gem and Mineral Society (LHGMS)
Hosts the Lake Havasu Gem and Mineral Society, offering lapidary education, field trips, a gem shop, and an annual Gem & Mineral Roundup
Kids Spot!
Seasonal children's program featuring hands-on activities such as wood burning crafts and live animal shows with educational themes
Young Curators of Havasu
Youth program enabling students to create and present their own exhibitions based on personal or family history, such as "My Bubbie" by Jamisen Darling
relationships · 5

who they work with

  • Anderson Toyota Funder — Sponsor of the Young Curators program.
  • Havashire Festivals Inc. Funder — Sponsor of the Young Curators program.
  • Kiwanis Funder — Sponsor of the Young Curators program.
  • Lake Havasu Gem and Mineral Society Partner — Presents "Havasu Rocks" and is dedicated to educating members and the community about gems, minerals, and fossils.
  • Partnership for Economic Development Funder — Sponsor of the Young Curators program.