Arizona Centennial

During the Centennial, the state of Arizona will celebrate its 100th birthday. From special license plate designs to events, this article will guide you through this historic time. Learn about Arizona’s Native American, Anasazi, Mogollon, and political landscapes, and celebrate the state’s past and future. And don’t forget to visit some of the Centennial sites. For more information, visit the Arizona Centennial website.

Events

The Arizona Centennial will feature several free public events. One of the free events is a community fair hosted by the Santa Rita Eagles. The community is encouraged to attend this free event, as there will be plenty of food vendors, a classic car show, and activities for kids. During this fair, there will be a centennial bike ride and an educational class on native trees. There will also be a free children’s concert.

Special license plate design

The special Arizona centennial license plate is a combination of a state flag and an alphabet-soup numbering format. The state adopted this design in 1992, and the design gradually replaced the bluebird design in the previous decade. While the design is unique, the state’s logo and state flag remain as the main graphics. The numbering format of this plate is similar to that used for other state-anniversary plates. The plate’s expiration date falls on September 1, the day of the state’s statehood.

Native American, Anasazi and Mogollon civilizations

The Southwest is home to three different prehistoric cultures – the Mogollon, Hohokam and Native American. These cultures all lived along the rivers and prospered in the arid deserts. In fact, the Hohokam people developed irrigation systems, which helped them to survive and flourish. In addition to foraging for wild plants, these people also developed unique ways to irrigate their land, allowing them to grow crops.

Political landscape

The political landscape of Arizona has undergone several changes in recent years, with two major party candidates making their mark. The state is currently governed by the Republican Party, which has held the majority in both houses since 1993. During this time, the Democratic Party picked up several legislative seats, but still faces an uphill battle to equalize the state’s political representation. While the Republican Party traditionally dominates the Arizona state legislature, fast-growing suburbs in Phoenix became reliably Republican from the 1950s onward, and conservative Democrats from rural areas began supporting the GOP more. Though Arizona generally supports Republicans in federal elections, Democrats often compete in statewide races. Two of the past six governors have been Democrats.

Hispanic influence

Until the 1920s, Mexicans in Arizona constituted the majority of the state’s population. But people in power worked to minimize Mexican history and cultural heritage. They worked hard to eradicate Mexican culture. As a result, Mexican Americans fought for civil rights, which included the right to learn about their history and culture. This movement ultimately ended in the Arizona Centennial Celebration. But not all Mexicans have embraced this new identity.