Upcoming Events
The Poetic Journey of the Manzanar Guayule Tire
Presenter: Arthur Nonomura, Ph.D. Chemistry & Biochemistry, NAU
Learn about the lost history linking Japanese internment during WWII, government rubber research, a desert shrub, and American poet and essayist, Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Presented by Arthur Nonomura, Ph.D., the presentation will explore the extraordinary work of Japanese American scientists at the Manzanar internment camp, who, with limited resources, made incredible strides in rubber production.
Thursday, March 19, 2026
10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
Goodyear City Hall
1900 N Civic Sq.,
Goodyear, AZ 85395
Historic Litchfield Park Walking Tour: Discover the Historic Heart of the Southwest Valley
Event Overview:
Experience the history of Litchfield Park and its unique company town roots.
On this one-hour walking tour, a knowledgeable docent from the PW Litchfield Heritage Center will lead you on a 1.25-mile loop, which highlights several historic buildings, and discuss Goodyear’s influence in the Southwest Valley, the Western romance of Arizona tourism in Litchfield Park, and an era of forward-thinking city design.
See Special Events Page for details and dates
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Fireplace Room
Wigwam Resort
300 E Wigwam Blvd.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
Friday Fireside History
Held in the historic Fireplace Room at the Wigwam Resort.
Grab a drink at the bar and unwind by the historic Fireplace Room at the Wigwam to explore the past with a knowledgeable Litchfield Heritage Center docent. Learn how this award-winning iconic Arizona resort evolved over the past 100 years while enjoying good company and vibes!
This is a FREE Event.
- February 6
- February 20
- March 6
- April 3
