HISTORICAL WEAPONS FOUNDATION

MARANA, AZ

Javelina sculptures at entrance  - Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum We made a short stop at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum.  It is an awesome place. These are Javelina sculptures at the entrance. 

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Peccaries (also javelinas or skunk pigs) are pig-like ungulates of the family Tayassuidae
Peccaries are social creatures that live in herds. They are omnivores and eat roots, grubs, and a variety of other foods. They can identify each other by their strong odors. A group of peccaries that travel and live together is called a squadron. A squadron of peccaries averages between six and nine members.[1]
Notable populations exist in the suburbs of Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona, where they feed on ornamental plants and other cultivated vegetation.[15][16] There are also urban populations as far north as Sedona, Arizona, where they have been known to fill a niche similar to raccoons and other urban scavengers.[17] In Arizona they are often called by their Spanish name "javelinas". Collared peccaries are generally found in bands of 8 to 15 animals of various ages. They defend themselves if they feel threatened, but otherwise tend to ignore humans.

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The Desert Museum is a fusion experience:
zoo, botanical garden, art gallery & classes, natural history museum, and aquarium

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The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a 98-acre (40 ha) zoo, aquarium, botanical garden, natural history museum, publisher, and art gallery founded in 1952. Located just west of Tucson, Arizona, it features two miles (3.2 km) of walking paths traversing 21 acres (8.5 ha) of desert landscape. It is one of the most visited attractions in Southern Arizona.[6]
The nonprofit organization focuses on the interpretation of the natural history, plants and animals of the Sonoran Desert. The museum is home to more than 230 animal species and 1,200 varieties of plants. It is open every day through the year, and hosts nearly 400,000 visitors annually, including visitors from abroad.
The museum is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, a member of the American Alliance of Museums and the American Public Gardens Association.
Founded in 1952, the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum interprets the complete natural history of a single region—the Sonoran Desert and adjacent ecosystems—with plants and animals from the region featured together in its exhibits.[1]

TripAdvisor rated the Museum as Tucson's #2 attraction for 2018.[7] It was ranked number 18 on their "Top 25 Museums – United States"[8] and a top five public gardens[9] to visit in the United States for 2018, and ranked number nine in the world on their "Traveler’s Choice" of top museums for 2013[10] and 2014.[11] Condé Nast Traveler's "The Daily Traveler" included in their list of five museums in the United States for children interested in dinosaurs.[12]

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Javelina sculptures at entrance - Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Credit: Al_HikesAZ

The Historical Weapons Foundation (HWF) is a non-profit organization located in Marana, Arizona. Established in 1992, HWF is dedicated to preserving and exhibiting historical military artifacts from all over the world. The foundation is home to a wide variety of historical weapons, ranging from ancient swords and shields to modern day firearms and artillery.

The foundation's collection includes more than 3,000 items from all eras of conflict, from the Revolutionary War to World War II. The collection is displayed in a 6,000 square foot facility that is open to the public. The main gallery contains weapons from the Revolutionary War through the Korean War, while the second gallery contains weapons from the Vietnam War era through the present day. Visitors can explore the full range of the collection and experience a wide variety of military history.

HWF also hosts regular educational programs, allowing visitors to learn more about the history of weapons and their impact on society. The foundation participates in annual events such as the Marana History Festival, where visitors can experience living history demonstrations and explore the collection. HWF also offers guided tours, which provide a behind-the-scenes look at the collection.

The foundation is supported by donations and sponsorships, allowing it to preserve and exhibit historic military artifacts. The Historical Weapons Foundation is a valuable resource for military enthusiasts and history buffs alike. With its vast collection and educational programs, HWF is a great way to experience and learn about the history of weapons.

HISTORICAL WEAPONS FOUNDATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in MARANA AZ. US MID #8400400320

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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HISTORICAL WEAPONS FOUNDATION
PO BOX 99
MARANA
AZ
85653

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MID # 8400400320
Name HISTORICAL WEAPONS FOUNDATION
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 860509039
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INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 32.423569, -111.314745
CODES FIPS State Code: 04
FIPS County Code: 019
US Census Tract: 004419
US Census Block: 2035