Southwest History and Historical Sites
The history of the Southwest is both colorful and exciting. Learning some of the history before you travel will enrich your experience. We provide historical information as well as lead you to key historical sites.
An Ungrateful Nation
While working as an agricultural expert for the Bureau of Indian Affairs after WW II, the author co-wrote a report that revealed the desperate plight of the Navajo people who lived on the brink of starvation in the American Southwest.
While working as an agricultural expert for the Bureau of Indian Affairs after WW II, the author co-wrote a report that revealed the desperate plight of the Navajo people who lived on the brink of starvation in the American Southwest.
Arizona Historical Photography
From the U.S. National Archives, a collection of Here are some Arizona historical photographs depicting scenes from earlier decades. Enjoy these pictures of Phoenix and Arizona!
From the U.S. National Archives, a collection of Here are some Arizona historical photographs depicting scenes from earlier decades. Enjoy these pictures of Phoenix and Arizona!
Coronado Slept Here - Archeological Dig
When the puzzle is finally assembled, this site could emerge as a key point in the route the early Europeans used when crossing the Llano Estacado, the High Plains of the Texas Panhandle. See what they found on the dig.
When the puzzle is finally assembled, this site could emerge as a key point in the route the early Europeans used when crossing the Llano Estacado, the High Plains of the Texas Panhandle. See what they found on the dig.
Coronado's Exploration into the Southwest
This site describes the first European exploration of the modern American Southwest by the Coronado expedition and associated parties in the 1530s and 1540s. The route for the expedition was reconnoitered in 1539 by Father Marcos de Niza, who first recorded the seven cities of Cíbola (now known to be the modern pueblo of Zuni, New Mexico.
This site describes the first European exploration of the modern American Southwest by the Coronado expedition and associated parties in the 1530s and 1540s. The route for the expedition was reconnoitered in 1539 by Father Marcos de Niza, who first recorded the seven cities of Cíbola (now known to be the modern pueblo of Zuni, New Mexico.
Estevanico the Moor: Slave and Explorer
The life of Estevanico is one of the most fascinating stories of American history. Estevanico was the first non-native person to visit the areas of Arizona and New Mexico. Known as Estevanico the Black or Estevanico the Moor, he was a slave who didn't fit the stereotype of a slave. He was friends with his owner, and he was at times given an great deal of responsibility and independence.
The life of Estevanico is one of the most fascinating stories of American history. Estevanico was the first non-native person to visit the areas of Arizona and New Mexico. Known as Estevanico the Black or Estevanico the Moor, he was a slave who didn't fit the stereotype of a slave. He was friends with his owner, and he was at times given an great deal of responsibility and independence.
Haunted Hotels of the Southwest - Places to Find Ghosts
Hotel corridors, dining rooms and often, specifc, rooms are haunted by earthbound spirits. We share with you the places you are most likely to experience ghostly apparitions in the Southwestern United States.
Hotel corridors, dining rooms and often, specifc, rooms are haunted by earthbound spirits. We share with you the places you are most likely to experience ghostly apparitions in the Southwestern United States.
History of Gallup, New Mexico
Gallup, self-proclaimed "Indian Country," was named, like many southwest towns, after the postmaster. Gallup is a hub for Native American arts and crafts.
Gallup, self-proclaimed "Indian Country," was named, like many southwest towns, after the postmaster. Gallup is a hub for Native American arts and crafts.
History of Mesilla New Mexico
Mesilla ("Little Tableland") is the best-known and most visited historical community in Southern New Mexico. Since its' beginning, around 1848, Mesilla has had a major influence on the economic, cultural, historical, and political life of the Mesilla Valley.
Mesilla ("Little Tableland") is the best-known and most visited historical community in Southern New Mexico. Since its' beginning, around 1848, Mesilla has had a major influence on the economic, cultural, historical, and political life of the Mesilla Valley.
History of Salt Lake City, Utah
The settlement of Salt Lake City was not typical in many ways of the westward movement of settlers and pioneers in the United States. The people who founded the city in 1847 were Mormons, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They did not come as individuals acting on their own, but as a well-organized, centrally directed group; and they came for a religious purpose.
The settlement of Salt Lake City was not typical in many ways of the westward movement of settlers and pioneers in the United States. The people who founded the city in 1847 were Mormons, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They did not come as individuals acting on their own, but as a well-organized, centrally directed group; and they came for a religious purpose.
Polygamy in the American Southwest - Child Brides, Polygamous Communities
Traveling through Utah and Northern Arizona? You may encounter the communities of Colorado City, Arizona or Hilldale, Utah. Polygamous sects have founded isolated communities in the Southwest, and have developed a society that defies the laws of both Arizona and Utah. The sects supports polygamous marriage including the marriage of under-age girls and older men.
Traveling through Utah and Northern Arizona? You may encounter the communities of Colorado City, Arizona or Hilldale, Utah. Polygamous sects have founded isolated communities in the Southwest, and have developed a society that defies the laws of both Arizona and Utah. The sects supports polygamous marriage including the marriage of under-age girls and older men.
San Antonio Texas Missions
The chain of missions established along the San Antonio River in the 18th century are reminders of one of Spain's most successful attempts to extend its New World dominion northward from Mexico. They were the greatest concentration of Catholic missions in North America.
The chain of missions established along the San Antonio River in the 18th century are reminders of one of Spain's most successful attempts to extend its New World dominion northward from Mexico. They were the greatest concentration of Catholic missions in North America.
Sedona: Arizona's Gorgeous Red Rock Country - History and Lore
Sedona, sitting at the edge of the babbling brook of Oak Creek, is known throughout the world as a unique place that has become a tourist mecca. A recent survey in USA WEEKEND Magazine called Sedona "The Number One Most Beautiful Place in America!"
Sedona, sitting at the edge of the babbling brook of Oak Creek, is known throughout the world as a unique place that has become a tourist mecca. A recent survey in USA WEEKEND Magazine called Sedona "The Number One Most Beautiful Place in America!"
The Alamo - San Antonio, Texas
One of America's top historic sites. San Antonio and the Alamo played a critical role in the Texas Revolution. People worldwide continue to remember the Alamo as a heroic struggle against overwhelming odds — a place where men made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. For this reason the Alamo remains hallowed ground and the Shrine of Texas Liberty.
One of America's top historic sites. San Antonio and the Alamo played a critical role in the Texas Revolution. People worldwide continue to remember the Alamo as a heroic struggle against overwhelming odds — a place where men made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. For this reason the Alamo remains hallowed ground and the Shrine of Texas Liberty.
The Mysterious Journey of Friar Marcos de Niza
Marcos de Niza was the first explorer to report the Seven Cities of Cibola, and his report launched the Coronado expedition.
Marcos de Niza was the first explorer to report the Seven Cities of Cibola, and his report launched the Coronado expedition.
Top Texas Historical Landmarks
Texas has a long and interesting history. Luckily, many of Texas' most historic sites and landmarks remain and are available for tours and viewing for Texas visitors.
Texas has a long and interesting history. Luckily, many of Texas' most historic sites and landmarks remain and are available for tours and viewing for Texas visitors.
Utah History to Go - War to War
From the State of Utah, a thorough and interesting historical timeline. Articles on key historical events compliment the timeline. Information is also available for students.
From the State of Utah, a thorough and interesting historical timeline. Articles on key historical events compliment the timeline. Information is also available for students.