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. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peccary" rel="noreferrer nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peccary</a> 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. <a href="https://desertmuseum.org/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">desertmuseum.org/</a> The Desert Museum is a fusion experience: zoo, botanical garden, art gallery & classes, natural history museum, and aquarium <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona-Sonora_Desert_Museum" rel="noreferrer nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona-Sonora_Desert_Museum</a> 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] Kartchner 2025 Southern Arizona Adventure 2025
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).

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. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peccary" rel="noreferrer nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peccary</a> 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. <a href="https://desertmuseum.org/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">desertmuseum.org/</a> The Desert Museum is a fusion experience: zoo, botanical garden, art gallery & classes, natural history museum, and aquarium <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona-Sonora_Desert_Museum" rel="noreferrer nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona-Sonora_Desert_Museum</a> 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] Kartchner 2025 Southern Arizona Adventure 2025
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. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peccary" rel="noreferrer nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peccary</a> 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. <a href="https://desertmuseum.org/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">desertmuseum.org/</a> The Desert Museum is a fusion experience: zoo, botanical garden, art gallery & classes, natural history museum, and aquarium <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona-Sonora_Desert_Museum" rel="noreferrer nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona-Sonora_Desert_Museum</a> 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 a
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. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peccary" rel="noreferrer nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peccary</a> 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. <a href="https://desertmuseum.org/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">desertmuseum.org/</a> The Desert Museum is a fusion experience: zoo, botanical garden, art gallery & classes, natural history museum, and aquarium <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona-Sonora_Desert_Museum" rel="noreferrer nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona-Sonora_Desert_Museum</a> 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] Kartchner 2025 Southern Arizona Adventure 2025
Stone bridge over arroyo - Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum We made a short stop at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. It is an awesome place. This is a stone bridge over an arroyo. We don't get a lot of rain in the Sonoran desert, but when we do the washes really run with flood waters. This also helps make the ASDM more ADA accessible. <a href="https://desertmuseum.org/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">desertmuseum.org/</a> The Desert Museum is a fusion experience: zoo, botanical garden, art gallery & classes, natural history museum, and aquarium <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona-Sonora_Desert_Museum" rel="noreferrer nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona-Sonora_Desert_Museum</a> 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] Kartchner 2025 Southern Arizona Adventure 2025
Simple water pot on simple bench - Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum We made a short stop at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. It is an awesome place. This is a simple water pot on a simple bench. The table on the bench is made of ocotillo slats. <a href="https://desertmuseum.org/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">desertmuseum.org/</a> The Desert Museum is a fusion experience: zoo, botanical garden, art gallery & classes, natural history museum, and aquarium <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona-Sonora_Desert_Museum" rel="noreferrer nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona-Sonora_Desert_Museum</a> 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 regionâthe Sonoran Desert and adjacent ecosystemsâwith 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 â 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 "Travelerâs 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] Kartchner 2025 Southern Arizona Adventure 2025
Sculpture of Harris Hawk on Saguaro skeleton - Arizona-Sonora De We made a short stop at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. It is an awesome place. I thought this was a sculpture of a raven, but it is actually a Harris Hawk with a heart wrenching dedication. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156758714499315&id=39379799314&set=a.414296809314" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156758714499315&id=...</a> Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum <a href="https://www.facebook.com/desertmuseum/posts/pfbid02Vq8tZAVdzdwkRYgXkUqSPT7NTuqs6xtkhoxBSPguPDBgEpNccAS5hnzXNuXz9WgGl" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.facebook.com/desertmuseum/posts/pfbid02Vq8tZAVdzdwkRY...</a> We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Margory and Richard Brown. The Browns were an incredible couple with a deep love for the Desert Museum and a passion for helping others learn about the Sonoran Desert. After their daughter, Captain Laurel Clark passed away on the space shuttle Columbia in 2003, a bronze Harris' hawk sculpture was dedicated to her memory at the entrance of our Desert Loop Trail. They also helped create our prestigious Laurel Clark Earth Camp (<a href="https://bit.ly/2Zv5Igf" rel="noreferrer nofollow">bit.ly/2Zv5Igf</a>) over 15 years ago. The Earth Camp program (which has reached over 500 youth!) was conceived to honor the legacy of Laurel Salton Clark, who was a physician, diver, aviator and astronaut, and also a great lover of nature. We hope the next time you come visit us at the Museum you take a moment to reflect on the incredible legacy this family has left behind. We will miss you. <a href="https://desertmuseum.org/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">desertmuseum.org/</a> The Desert Museum is a fusion experience: zoo, botanical garden, art gallery & classes, natural history museum, and aquarium <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona-Sonora_Desert_Museum" rel="noreferrer nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona-Sonora_Desert_Museum</a> 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] Kartchner 2025 Southern Arizona Adventure 2025
Sculpture of Harris Hawk on Saguaro skeleton - Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum We made a short stop at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. It is an awesome place. I thought this was a sculpture of a raven, but it is actually a Harris Hawk with a heart wrenching dedication. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156758714499315&id=39379799314&set=a.414296809314" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156758714499315&id=...</a> Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum rneodStosp9u 51g329fl3g06901im68Ast15tuc502ha0h7ug ,0u24l35u · We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Margory and Richard Brown. The Browns were an incredible couple with a deep love for the Desert Museum and a passion for helping others learn about the Sonoran Desert. After their daughter, Captain Laurel Clark passed away on the space shuttle Columbia in 2003, a bronze Harris' hawk sculpture was dedicated to her memory at the entrance of our Desert Loop Trail. They also helped create our prestigious Laurel Clark Earth Camp (<a href="https://bit.ly/2Zv5Igf" rel="noreferrer nofollow">bit.ly/2Zv5Igf</a>) over 15 years ago. The Earth Camp program (which has reached over 500 youth!) was conceived to honor the legacy of Laurel Salton Clark, who was a physician, diver, aviator and astronaut, and also a great lover of nature. We hope the next time you come visit us at the Museum you take a moment to reflect on the incredible legacy this family has left behind. We will miss you. <a href="https://desertmuseum.org/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">desertmuseum.org/</a> The Desert Museum is a fusion experience: zoo, botanical garden, art gallery & classes, natural history museum, and aquarium <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona-Sonora_Desert_Museum" rel="noreferrer nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona-Sonora_Desert_Museum</a> 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] Kartchner 2025 Southern Arizona Adventure 2025
Agave chrysantha - golden-flowered century plant - Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum We made a short stop at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. It is an awesome place. I believe this is an Agave chrysantha. Any corrections will be appreciated. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agave_chrysantha" rel="noreferrer nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agave_chrysantha</a> Agave chrysantha, the golden-flowered century plant, is a plant species endemic to Arizona. The species is distinguished by its bright yellow flowers, born on a flowering stalk up to 7 m (21 feet) tall.[3][4] <a href="https://desertmuseum.org/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">desertmuseum.org/</a> The Desert Museum is a fusion experience: zoo, botanical garden, art gallery & classes, natural history museum, and aquarium <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona-Sonora_Desert_Museum" rel="noreferrer nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona-Sonora_Desert_Museum</a> 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] Kartchner 2025 Southern Arizona Adventure 2025
Studebaker Lark VIII - Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum We made a short stop at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. It is an awesome place. Our timing was wrong - wrong time of year and wrong time of day. I think the snake in the Docent's hands is a king snake. Jason held it. <a href="https://desertmuseum.org/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">desertmuseum.org/</a> The Desert Museum is a fusion experience: zoo, botanical garden, art gallery & classes, natural history museum, and aquarium <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona-Sonora_Desert_Museum" rel="noreferrer nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona-Sonora_Desert_Museum</a> 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] This is the Desert Ark - a Studebaker Lark VIII. My understanding is that this is a 1959 model based on the location of the emblem on the lower left of the grill and the thin chrome strip around the rear lights. Any correction will be appreciated. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Studebaker_Lark" rel="noreferrer nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Studebaker_Lark</a> The Studebaker Lark is a compact car that was produced by Studebaker from 1959 to 1966. From its introduction in early 1959 until 1962, the Lark was a product of the Studebaker-Packard Corporation. In mid-1962, the company dropped "Packard" from its name and reverted to its pre-1954 name, the Studebaker Corporation Kartchner 2025 Southern Arizona Adventure 2025
Signal Hill Petroglyphs - Saguaro National Park (EXPLORE) We made the short hike up to the Signal Hill Petroglyphs. Well worth it. <a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/petroglyphs-signal-hill" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.atlasobscura.com/places/petroglyphs-signal-hill</a> One of southern Arizona’s most prominent petroglyph sites is Signal Hill in the Tucson Mountain District of Saguaro National Park. This location features over 200 petroglyphs created by the Hohokam (the predecessors to today’s Akimel O’odham and Tohono O’odham tribes). The exact dates have been difficult to establish, but archeologists believe the petroglyphs were first etched sometime between 550 and 1,550 years ago. The designs, which were created by pecking into the desert varnish coating the rocks on the hills, feature depictions of people, animals including bighorn sheep, snakes, and lizards as well as many geometric symbols such as segmented circles and spirals. The most notable petroglyph at the site is a very large spiral on a rock near the hill’s summit. As with many petroglyphs, the exact purpose and meaning of the artwork has been lost to time. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, visitors began to travel west into the desert and over the Tucson Mountains to see the petroglyphs. In the 1930s, the Civilian Conservation Corps created both the picnic area at the base of the hill as well as the trail to the top that are now as much a part of the history of the park as the petroglyphs themselves. The area was incorporated into Saguaro National Monument in 1961, and the monument became a park in 1994. Tourists visiting today can now follow this trail to the top to see the site’s petroglyphs and to admire the views of the surrounding Sonoran Desert wilderness. Haiku thoughts: Ancient hands once carved Stories into desert stone - Time echoes in lines Kartchner 2025 Southern Arizona Adventure 2025
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HISTORICAL WEAPONS FOUNDATION Information

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