Glendale Arizona Historical Society

09/17/2026

09/08/2026

Save The Date!!!
November 14, 2026.
11am
Details coming very soon.

09/07/2026

Glendale Arizona Historical Society is looking for spirited, enthusiastic, and dedicated volunteers to assist in our mission of preserving the history of Glendale.

09/04/2026

In preparation for their 125th Anniversary luncheon on September 23, 2026, GFWC Glendale Woman's Club is looking for descendents of the following Glendale families who were part of the Glendale Women's Club and ran the first Glendale library in Murphy Park from 1918 to 1922:
Mr. V. E. Messinger
Mrs. J. L. Ghant
Mrs. C. H. Tinker
Mrs. J. M. Pierson
Mrs. Protzman (who was appointed head librarian)
Mrs. Walters
Mr. O.D. Betts
Lee Moore & Mrs. Ira A. Moore
Clara Ireland
and other listed in the article shown here: https://tinyurl.com/mr2f5pjm
Please call or text 623-937-9915 with info.

09/04/2026

From our friends at Sunnyslope Historical Society who have done something very cool for Glendale...

Calling all Wallace, Ladmo & Pat McMahon fans! 📺

We have some fun Arizona history news to share!

The Wallace & Ladmo Show special edition library card is now available at select Glendale Public Library locations throughout September—while supplies last!

For generations of Arizonans, Wallace, Ladmo, and Pat McMahon were more than television personalities. They were a beloved part of growing up in Arizona, bringing laughter, music, cartoons, and a whole lot of fun into homes across the state. Now you can carry a little piece of that history in your wallet!

Where Can You Get One?
During the month of September, you can sign up for a special edition Wallace & Ladmo library card at:

Foothills Library
19055 N. 57th Ave., Glendale, AZ 85308

Heroes Regional Park Library
6075 N. 83rd Ave., Glendale, AZ 85303

Main Library
5959 W. Brown St., Glendale, AZ 85302

Please note: Velma Teague Library is temporarily closed for facility repairs.

And there’s an extra surprise! 🎁
Everyone who signs up for a Wallace & Ladmo special edition card during September will be eligible to win their very own Ladmo Bag!
How fun is that? A library card celebrating Arizona television history—and a chance to bring home one of the most recognizable pieces of the Wallace & Ladmo legacy!

This special opportunity is being offered by the Glendale Public Library in collaboration with the Wallace and Ladmo Show Foundation.

Whether you grew up watching the show every day, remember the excitement of getting a Ladmo Bag, or simply want to introduce a new generation to a little piece of Arizona history, this is a great opportunity to celebrate a true Arizona classic.

08/25/2026

Beginning September 1, 2026, the GAHS office at Sahuaro Ranch Guest House will be open Monday, Tuesday, & Thurday from 10am to 1pm.
Tours of Sahuaro Ranch are by appointment only.

08/09/2026

08/09/2026

08/06/2026

Sometimes even the GAHS archives team is suprized by what they find.
While looking through a boxed collection for a requested item, the volunteer stumbled across a 1955 news clipping showing our own Martha Dennis, along with her family, on the NYC leg of their whirlwind vacation. Is this cool, or what?
This is a perfect post for throw back Thursday...but then again, here at GAHS, we are always old school. 😉