Preservation of the Past
SAHUARO RANCH GUEST HOUSE
Regular Office Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday
(during June-July-August open Tue. & Thurs. only)
10:00AM to 1:00PM
623.435.0072
Tours by appointment only. Group tours can be arranged.
Wedding Dates are currently available!
MANISTEE RANCH
Historical Society Member Meeting are the 4th Monday of every month from
October to May. Scroll down to see upcoming presentations.
TOURS
1st & 3rd Saturday of every month from October through April
Adults ~ $10 Seniors (65+) ~ $7
Military (with ID) ~ $7
Children 6 to 10 ~ $5 (under age 6 are free)
GAHS Members are always FREE!
MONTHLY MEMBER MEETINGS​ & EVENTS
held on the 4th Monday of the month at Manistee Ranch at 7pm unless otherwise noted​​​​​​​​​​
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March 23, 2026
"History of Thunderbird Field" presented by Susan Johnson of Arizona Christian University​​
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April 27, 2026
Rian Kirkman, Senior Vice President of Marketing, VAI Resort
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May 23, 2026 ~ time to be announced
The Legendary Annual GAHS Field Trip!!!!
Sunnyslope Historical Society, 737 E. Hatcher Road, Phoenix AZ 85020
We are excited to announce that Sunnyslope Historical Society is the destination for our annual "field trip". More information to come, however right now we will need to get an idea of how many of our members will participating. Please call or email the GAHS office to let us know if you will be joining us. Also, keep an eye on our social media sites for additional info.
~~Photo Permits~~
Professional photographers, or anyone being paid to take photographs, are required to purchase Photo Permits for taking photos at Manistee Ranch. These are issued by Glendale Arizona Historical Society and are $25 for one day, or $100 for a season. We accept cash, check, and Zelle.
We ask all photographers, professional or not, to respect the property and do not leave any props or other materials behind..
Please print each of the forms below ~ click the red links ~ fill in and return the Photo Registration Form to the GAHS office at Sahuaro Ranch Guest House with your payment of check or cash. If paying with Zelle, your Zelle confirmation is all you will need. Keep copies of all forms & receipts for your records. and have with you when taking photos at Manistee Ranch. Contact the GAHS office at 623.435.0072 if you have any questions.
Please be aware that GAHS Manistee Ranch Photo Permits DO NOT authorize you to photograph at Sahuaro Ranch.
Sahuaro Ranch Photo Permits are issued by the City of Glendale.
Photo Permit Registration Photo Permit Conditions
Glendale and Central Avenues (or Lateral 18) circa 1940s
~~OUR MISSION~~
Founded in 1973, the mission of Glendale Arizona Historical Society is to promote public awareness and appreciation of the history of Glendale and the surrounding region and collects, preserves and interprets documentary material & material objects. It disseminates historical information and supports scholarly research.
The society fosters interest in the past, assists with formal historical inquiry and informal information exchanges,
believing that an understanding of the past illuminates the present and gives vision for the future.
GAHS is dedicated to historic preservation in Glendale and our work includes collecting and preserving artifacts,
archiving photographs, oral histories, compiling written materials and researching Glendale's past,
historic buildings, people, and lifestyles.
Click here to view what historical properties we're tracking or are at risk.