Douglas AZ Historical Society

02/17/2026

It's time for our Annual Meeting! Members and non-members are invited to our annual meeting Tuesday, March 3 at 2pm in the Douglas-Williams House museum. Author Ted Troller will be give a talk on his book "It's a Good Place to Live." If Portal and its history are interesting to you, don't miss it!

09/16/2025

08/25/2025

✈️ On This Day 96 Years Ago…
Sixteen incredible women pilots landed right here in Douglas as part of the Women’s Air Derby of 1929 — a truly historic moment in aviation and local history!

🌟 Just imagine the excitement in the air as those planes touched down, marking a powerful step forward for women in aviation.

📍Want to learn more? Visit the Border Air Museum to dive into this fascinating story.
💬 And if you have any photos, stories, or information from that time, we’d love for you to stop by and share or comment below! Your contributions help us tell a fuller, richer, and more accurate history for generations to come.

08/23/2025

We have expanded hours! Visit the Douglas-Williams House Museum Wednesday through Saturday from 12pm to 4pm. We hope to see you there!

08/09/2025

Read our Summer newsletter to see the latest news and happenings from the Douglas Historical Society. Thank you for your support!

08/09/2025

We're open! Stop by the Douglas-Williams House Museum today between 12pm and 4pm.

06/17/2025

03/22/2025

We are busy accessioning items! Visit the Douglas-Williams House Museum today between 1pm and 4pm.

03/21/2025

🚀 Step Back in Time with Standard Airlines! ✈️

At the Border Air Museum, we celebrate the golden age of aviation, and today we’re highlighting a fascinating piece of history—the "Fair Weather Route" of Standard Airlines!

This vintage advertisement showcases the airline’s pioneering transcontinental service, offering luxury and reliability at a time when air travel was still in its infancy. With plush deep-cushioned seats, silenced cabins, and top-notch service, passengers could enjoy a smooth journey across the Southwest.

📍 Route Highlights:
🌅 Los Angeles ➡️ Phoenix ➡️ Tucson ➡️ Douglas ➡️ El Paso
🌐 Connecting travelers to major railway and air express services

🛩️ Did you know? Standard Airlines, known as "The Pioneer Line," later became a part of American Airlines!

💬 Have you or your family ever flown on an early airline like this? Share your stories below!

📸 Visit the Border Air Museum to explore more incredible aviation history! We are open until 4 pm today and will be open tomorrow from 9 am to 12 pm!

03/15/2025

The Douglas-Williams House Museum is open today! Visit us between 12pm and 4pm. Can anyone guess the year of this yearbook advertisement?

03/04/2025