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973 W. Gila Bend Hwy. Casa Grande
Are you an artist or supporter of the arts?
Yartsy! The Artsy Yard Tour
Tickets and map at the Casa Grande Art Museum November 5th 9am-12pm, $10 admission
Casa Grande Art Association Group Show
Local artists present their very best work! November 4th – 19th, Casa Grande Art Museum, Free Admission
Holiday Art Market
Shop Local Artisan Made Gifts! November 25th – 27th, Casa Grande Art Museum, Free Admission
Studio Tour
Meet local artists & see their studios, find unique treasures and bring them home! Various artists at each location. March 4th & 5th 2023, multiple locations TBA, see website for map, Free Admission
Art at the Airport
Ongoing showing of local art at the Casa Grande Municipal Airport 6am-4pm daily
See website for details and up-to-date information: casagrandeartassociation.org
CASA GRANDE RUINS NATIONAL MONUMENT
Coolidge is the home of the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. This was the first prehistoric cultural site to be protected by the United States Government when President Benjamin Harrison signed the Executive Order proclamation on June 22, 1892. And what a treasure it is. The four story building was built by the Hohokam Indians who had settled along the Gila and Salt Rivers by about 300 and begun irrigating the area. Their Classic Period began in the 1100s when they began developing large communities like this one. The Casa Grande ("Big House") was completed in about 1350 and abandoned in about 1450. The first modern report of the ruins came from Missionary Father Eusebio Kino in November, 1694. He's the one who called it Casa Grande. A steel roof structure was placed over it in 1932 to help protect it from the elements. This is an absolute must-see in Arizona.
The town of Coolidge came later. It was founded in 1925 during the planning for the construction of the Coolidge Dam, which was completed in 1930, and named for President Calvin Coolidge. The new source of water made this a very productive agricultural area. The city incorporated in 1945 and is rapidly becoming a dynamic manufacturing center, as well.
Home to Central Arizona College, it has also become a creative center. Plan to take some time to visit the Pinal Geology & Mineral Museum. The displays are truly fascinating. Explore the Historical Museum and DAV Veterans Military Museum. You'll be very glad you did.
Coolidge Yearly Events
Coolidge Cotton Days - March
Parade, Arts & Crafts, Car Show, Gem Show, 5K Fun Run, Volleyball and Horseshoe Tournaments, Cotton Displays, Cotton Bale Rolling, Entertainment, Teen Dance, Food Calvin Coolidge Days Celebration - October
Parade, Entertainment, Carnival, Food, Arts & Crafts, Horseshoe, Volleyball, & Corn Hole Tournaments, Pancake Breakfast, 5K Run and Bike Ride
Bucket List
• Casa Grande Ruins
National Monument • Pinal Geology & Mineral Museum • Coolidge Historical Museum • DAV Veterans Military Museum
BLUSHING CACTUS PHOTOGRAPHY
