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May 4, 2022
Museum Officials Win State Awards!
Pinal County Historical Museum President Cathy Adam, and Executive Director Stephanie Joyner, received professional recognition awards from the Museum Association of Arizona!

Cathy received the Community Support Award, which is given annually to an individual or organization whose activities have eminently enhanced the standing or image of Arizona's museums or have otherwise contributed to their growth.

Stephanie received the Individual Award of Excellence, given to a museum professional who has exhibited leadership qualities by achieving excellence in their work in a museum, including the areas of collections, preservation, research, interpretation, and education.

Historic Preservation Month: The Price & Tucker Residence
The Price & Tucker residence (71 N. Central Ave) is one of Florence's historic gems. The well-preserved three-room house, was built in 1888 for Alphonso Price, a farmer from Casa Grande. The original portion of the house is built of adobe, with later additions made of brick (south side) and cement block (east side). The house is in the Colonial Revival style, with Craftsman styling on the doors and windows.

A later significant resident was Dr. William Tucker, who served as a physician in Pinal County for 57 years and on the Florence Town Council for 26 years. During WWII, he served with the 46th field hospital, supporting the First Army across Europe. While receiving the A.H. Robins award in 1989 for Outstanding Community Service, it was noted that he was the first doctor to practice in the state for more than 50 years. Dr. Tucker was presented with the square grand piano that belonged to the Clarke family by a grateful community as appreciation for his service. This piano was later donated to the Pinal County Historical Museum where it is currently on display.
4th Grade Field Trip to the Museum
We had 86 4th graders from Florence K8 come to the museum for a field trip. Students broke into three groups and did our backyard bingo activity, a mini Florence history lesson in the back parking lot, and a tour and scavenger hunt inside the museum. The students had a blast and even purchased scorpion suckers and candy geckos in our gift shop. Thank you to our volunteers! This would not have been possible without you!
Gift Shop Item of the Month: Hand Made Jewelry
Beautiful hand-made jewelry for Mom! Beaded necklaces, semi-precious stones, copper bracelets, and more. Don't forget the unique gift card from a local artist. 
Upcoming Program at the Coolidge Library
https://azhumanities.org/event/they-beat-the-heat-how-arizonans-survived-the-desert-heat-in-the-days-before-air-conditioning-with-christine-reid-4/
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May 27, 1905, The Arizona Blade-Florence Tribune reports that the following men were part of the anti-statehood delegation convention: J.E. O’Connor, W.J. Sharpe, W.Y Price, J.G Keating, Thos. N. Wills, C.G. Powell, L.K. Drais, E. B. Devine, C.D. Reppy, and Dr. Geo.
Brockway.
Pinal County Historical Museum
WEB: https://pinalcountyhistoricalmuseum.org/
715 South Main Street
Florence, AZ 85132
520-868-4382
EMAIL: pchsmuseum@yahoo.com