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Past & Present: Winslow Book Talk on November 30
The Old Trails Museum is offering a free presentation and book signing on Saturday, November 30, at 5 pm at La Posada Hotel. Author and OTM Director Ann-Mary J. Lutzick will discuss the museum’s new Arcadia Publishing title, providing an overview of its content and development process, a question-and-answer session, and a book signing. The book illustrates the city’s history as reflected in its enduring sites and buildings, with historic images presented alongside contemporary photos taken by Jim Buckley. The featured properties in chapters one through four progress east on Second Street, stop for a chapter at La Posada, and continue west on Third Street. The final chapter features sites and buildings elsewhere in Winslow that further illustrate the area’s rich and varied history. Past & Present: Winslow is now available at the museum for $25 and through the OTM Online Store ($5 for shipping). Read More
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Atomic Legacy Program in October
On October 21, OTM co-hosted a special program at the First United Methodist Church on The Atomic Legacy on Route 66. Twenty-eight attendees viewed excerpts from the new historical documentary series and engaged with the panel to discuss the untold stories of individuals affected by the American nuclear industry, particularly those in the Southwestern and indigenous communities along Route 66 where nuclear activities on “downwinders” and others have left a lasting imprint. Led by documentarian Katrina Parks of Assertion Films (above), panelists included scholar Kari Kussman and interviewees Diana Boyd, Edith Hood, Jennifer and Bertha Nez, and Mark SooHoo. The event was made possible with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities and Arizona Humanities.
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WHS Annual Meeting in November
The Winslow Historical Society hosted its 2024 Annual Meeting on November 10 at the Winslow Visitors’ Center/Hubbell Trading Post. The free event began with refreshments and a “QuizRunners” trivia game on the 1960s hosted by Kevin Coolidge (above right). Thirty-two attendees voted on new Board members (see below) and heard brief reports on museum activities by President Christa Knox, Treasurer Harold Soehner (above left), and OTM Director Ann-Mary Lutzick. They also drew tickets to win door prizes donated by OTM, La Posada Hotel, the Winslow Chamber, and WHS board members. Winners included Carol Gilliam, Diane Hartz, Jackie Hartz, Gayle Kasulaitis, Patsy Kirk, and Peggy Richards.
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OTM Exhibits & Publications | |
2025 Historical Calendar
In addition to OTM’s new book (see above), Winslow in the 1960s is now available! The 2025 edition focuses on a decade filled with significant events for Winslow’s leadership, organizations, and citizens. The large photos roll out chronologically, and many of the small photos relate to the large ones. Priced at $12, the calendar is available at the museum, Arizona 66 Trading Company, La Posada Hotel, On the Corner Gifts, and the Winslow Visitors Center. You can also order through the OTM Online Store ($3 for shipping). Read More
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One order of business at the Winslow Historical Society Annual Meeting (see above) was the election of new board members. Continuing members Jim Buckley, Bob Hall, RaeNell Holmes, Jodie Humphrey, Christa Knox, Toya Rubi, and Erna Snukis welcome new members Lani and Shawn White, and they thank departing Secretary Lori Bentley Law and Treasurer Harold Soehner for their service. Seen from left are Humphrey, Snukis, Law, Lani White, Knox, Soehner, Buckley, Hall, Holmes, and OTM Director Ann-Mary Lutzick. WHS Board Meetings are held at the museum at 5:30 pm on the third Thursday of the month.
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It’s time to renew your Winslow Historical Society memberships for 2025, either by sending a check or going to the OTM Online Store to make a secure payment. The current list of Lifetime, 2024 Benefactor, and 2024 Patron members includes our newest Lifetime members Linda and Bill Hallman of Winslow. Linda also volunteers at the museum and is seen above accepting her certificate of appreciation from OTM Director Ann-Mary Lutzick. Your memberships are a reflection of OTM’s community support and the backbone of our grassroots fundraising efforts. With you, we have a future; without you, we’re history!
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Winslow Chamber Supports OTM Repairs
OTM is in the midst of several repairs to the building, including a leak in the northwest corner of the basement that could affect the building's footings. The leak was repaired in September by Adam Scafe of CA Visions, who also worked on Winslow’s new City Hall on Third Street at Kinsley Avenue. The Board of the Winslow Chamber of Commerce, which meets at the Winslow Visitors Center (above), soon donated $2,500 to offset the cost of the repair! The WHS Board and OTM staff are very grateful to the Chamber Board, as well as to the supporters whose memberships also help take care of the museum's historic building.
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Shop OTM for the Holidays
Shop the Old Trails Museum for unique and affordable holiday gifts! OTM’s 2025 calendar, Winslow in the 1960s, and new Arcadia Publishing title, Past & Present: Winslow, are available at the museum as well as through the OTM Online Store (with extra costs for shipping). Other than publications, all merchandise is 20% off through Christmas Eve, including handmade Navajo and Hopi ornaments and quilted Navajo potholders. OTM is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 am to 3 pm (check here for holiday closures), when your purchases are always sales-tax free and support your local museum. This dime saver was from Western Savings & Loan, which donated the historic building that now houses the museum.
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Donate or become a member to support our mission: Founded in 1997, the Winslow Historical Society receives, preserves, and interprets information and artifacts representing the history and cultures of the Winslow area, in order to engage and enlighten all visitors to the Old Trails Museum’s exhibits and programs. | | | | |
