History Bites – Arizona Cowgirls: From Ranch to Rodeo to Images

Arizona cowgirls have reshaped societal norms since 1889, once they participated in our state’s first official rodeo. From ranch house owners to the primary feminine rodeo photographer, they’ve opened new frontiers for and elevated the standing of Arizona ladies.

About the Speaker

Dr. Melanie Sturgeon is the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Arizona Women’s Hall of Fame. Our mission is to honor, rejoice, and peserve the tales of remarkable Arizona ladies. She can be the co-founder and President of the Arizona Women’s History Alliance. This group will increase public consciousness of the experiences and intergenerational contributions of Arizona ladies who collectively symbolize our diversified racial, indigenous, ethinc, cultural, social, financial, and political historical past. We encourage new analysis and writing and particular person ladies and girls’s organizations to protect and donate their papers, together with pictures and correspondence.

Reserve Your Spot

Get a style of Chandler’s historical past throughout 30-minute talks led by museum curators and native consultants. These bite-sized occasions can be found to all ages with subjects geared in the direction of older audiences. Bring some take-out or a brown bag lunch to take pleasure in throughout History Bites.