GRAHAM COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM

THATCHER, AZ

The Graham County Historical Society Museum is located in Thatcher, Arizona. The museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history of the county. It was established in 1951 and is housed in a historic schoolhouse building, originally constructed in 1916.

The museum offers rotating exhibits on topics such as local history, agriculture, and Native American cultures. Visitors can expect to find artifacts, photographs, documents, and archival materials from the area’s past. There are also interactive displays, including a working telegraph office, a blacksmith shop, and a one-room schoolhouse.

The museum also offers educational programs and events, including living history programs and summer camps for children. The museum also runs a research library that contains books, newspapers, and other materials related to local history.

In addition to its museum, the Graham County Historical Society also operates two historic sites. The Bylas School was built in 1914 and is now a museum dedicated to the history of the Bylas Apache Tribe. The Safford Valley Railroad Depot was built in 1890 and is now a museum dedicated to the history of the railroad in the area.

The Graham County Historical Society Museum is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Admission is free, and the museum is accessible to visitors with disabilities.

GRAHAM COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in THATCHER AZ. US MID #8400400428

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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Graham County Courthouse (Safford, Arizona) Historic 1916 Graham County Courthouse in Safford, Arizona. The Neo-Classical style courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 (NRHP No. 82002077).
Graham County Courthouse (Safford, Arizona) Historic 1916 Graham County Courthouse in Safford, Arizona. The Neo-Classical style courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 (NRHP No. 82002077).
Graham County Courthouse (Safford, Arizona) Historic 1916 Graham County Courthouse in Safford, Arizona. The Neo-Classical style courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 (NRHP No. 82002077).
Graham County Courthouse (Safford, Arizona) Historic 1916 Graham County Courthouse in Safford, Arizona. The Neo-Classical style courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 (NRHP No. 82002077).
U.S. Post Office (Safford, Arizona) Historic Safford Post Office in Graham County, Arizona. The International style U.S. Post Office and Federal Building was constructed 1939-41 as a New Deal Works Progress Administration (WPA) project.
U.S. Post Office (Safford, Arizona) Historic Safford Post Office in Graham County, Arizona. The International style U.S. Post Office and Federal Building was constructed 1939-41 as a New Deal Works Progress Administration (WPA) project.
U.S. Post Office Cornerstone (Safford, Arizona) Historic Safford Post Office in Graham County, Arizona. The International style U.S. Post Office and Federal Building was constructed 1939-41 as a New Deal Works Progress Administration (WPA) project.
Safford City Hall Annex (Safford, Arizona) Safford City Hall Annex in Graham County, Arizona. Originally built in 1922 to be the Odd Fellows Home, a retirement facility for members of the organization. The City of Safford acquired the building and it was used as the Safford Public Library from 1963 to 1991. The City moved some offices into the building in 2000. The Tudor Revival style building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987 (NRHP No. 87002571).

Contact GRAHAM COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM

GRAHAM COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 290
THATCHER
AZ
85552-0290

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MID # 8400400428
Name GRAHAM COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name GRAHAM COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 860980570
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 32.836123, -109.755212
CODES FIPS State Code: 04
FIPS County Code: 009
US Census Tract: 961202
US Census Block: 2039