History, Arts, and Culture of the Southwest Valley

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New Exhibit

Crossroads of Change

This black-and-white photography exhibit transports visitors back to 1985-1995, a pivotal era in the West Valley’s history, capturing a decade of transformation through the lens of local photojournalist Jim Painter.

There is more information about Jim Painter and this exhibit on our Visit Page.

Upcoming Events

Discovery Day - Photography Fun Kids Workshop Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Photography is a great way to document history. Join us for hands-on fun as local photojournalist Chuck Emmert shows kids how to take great photos, which they’ll get to print and take home.

VIP Tour Opportunity at the MIM

Musical Instrument Museum – Guided Tour Event

Wednesday, February 5, 2025
The P.W. Litchfield Heritage Center has arranged for a behind-the-scenes VIP Tour of the Musical Instrument Museum.

Tickets will be $30 for Members and $40 for non-members.
The group size is limited. Registration ends January 21st.  Participants will be meeting at the Museum for the tour.  No group transportation is included. 

Spend the day exploring the only global musical instrument museum in the world! It’s an opportunity to discover how exhibits are created, go backstage at the MIM Music Theater, and see how the MIM conserves and prepares its extensive instrument collection on a behind-the-scenes guided tour.

This event has sold out.

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Supporting Opportunities

We rely on the support and generosity of our community to preserve the history, arts and culture of the Southwest Valley.  Learn more about our Sponsors and how you can be a vital partner in the P.W. Litchfield  Heritage Center and MUSEUM on our Partners Page.

Join our partners:  Sun Health Communities, Veincare of Arizona, Océano Rentals in Rocky Point, Origins Bed & Breakfast in Cottonwood, Wigwam Arizona Resort, Financial Advisor Mary Cavanaugh-Marsh, Attorney at Law Paul J. Faith, Esq. – Faith, Ledyard, & Faith PLC, dba: FAITHLAW, Realtor Erica Zuniga, and Peter Mahoney of Park Café, Old Pueblo Café and Papa Paul’s.