June 2024

A partnership among Scottsdale Neighborhood College, Scottsdale Public Library and the Scottsdale Historical Society to provide information, news and resources about Scottsdale history.
 

June Days features Scottsdale Stories & Sweets

June Days is a celebration of all things that make Old Town Scottsdale so unique. There are daily activities and events including art exhibits, wine tastings, crafting workshops, live performances and family-oriented outings.

Scottsdale Stories & Sweets will return to June Days sharing tales of the city's past and sweet treats from local businesses. Each Tuesday in June, stop by the Community Design Studio for a sweet treat and listen to storyteller Bruce Wall as he shares a fascinating story about Scottsdale's rich history.
 

• June 4: Scottsdale Innovation
  7-8 p.m. Community Design Studio, 7506 E. Indian School Road. Few communities have a legacy of innovation that equals that of Scottsdale. From a revolutionary solid waste removal invention to the founding of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, Scottsdale's history is full of creative solutions. Learn about the people and controversies behind these innovations. Register.
   
• June 11: Scottsdale Stories Rediscovered - Part 1
  7-8 p.m. Community Design Studio, 7506 E. Indian School Road. Learn about the connection or lack of connection between a breakfast cereal launched in the 1890s and one of Scottsdale's nicest resorts. Our storyteller will dig into the historical record in this fun presentation full of lesser-known facts about the West's Most Western Town. Register.

• June 18: Scottsdale Stories Rediscovered - Part 2
  7-8 p.m. Community Design Studio, 7506 E. Indian School Road. In 1962, a Scottsdale Deputy Marshall was involved in a life-threatening motorcycle collision. His chance of survival hinged on the recent transformation from a small town to a growing city with amenities and resources. Register.

• June 25: It All Started in Scottsdale
  7-8 p.m. Community Design Studio, 7506 E. Indian School Road. When you think of Scottsdale, you probably don't think of any past crime sprees, but in the late 1990s, a local boy teamed up with his girlfriend from another state to become notorious throughout the western U.S. Hear a forgotten story that once gripped the nation. This presentation may not be appropriate for younger viewers. Register.