Dec 6, 2021 | Edward S. Curtis, Uncategorized
An Encounter with Edward Curtis Come and hear Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868-1952) reflect on his adventures, tragedies, and triumphs in “An Encounter with Edward Curtis,” a living history bio drama. A self-taught photographer and prolific artist with boundless energy...Nov 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
Bill Ridenour is a Founding Trustee and Counsel of Scottsdale’s Museum of the West and is Chairman-Elect. A true community leader with long ties to the state of Arizona, Ridenour served as an aide to Senators Barry Goldwater and Paul Fannin. As an attorney with...Aug 24, 2021 | Announcements, Family, News, Uncategorized
Hundreds of museums celebrate the American West (including more than a few east of the Mississippi). But True West magazine says the Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West in Scottsdale, AZ, is the best. The museum is #1 in True West’s Top 10 Western Museums...Dec 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
What’s your favorite family tradition? When I was growing up, on Christmas Eve, my mom would make oyster stew and the people that didn’t like oyster stew would have chicken noodle soup. I believe it is a tradition of a shepard’s light meal at the time of Jesus’...Nov 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
If you could create a brand-new animal, what would it look like? All animals are perfect the way they are. Seriously, I never really thought of that. If I could mix two of my favorite animals together? It would be… dogs and bears. I love them both. A bear-dog. What in...May 31, 2017 | Uncategorized
Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West offers a unique perspective on the importance and application of conservation in Arizona. The LEED® Gold-certified museum building functions as an active teaching tool for all ages, and allows visitors to experience how...