Sierra Vista Historical Society

09/30/2026

SVHS is honoring the deceased and highlighting our local Hispanic culture with our annual Community Ofrenda at the Fry Pioneer Cemetery. We invite residents to bring laminated photos of their loved ones who have passed and add it to the board alongside images of many of the individuals buried in the cemetery. The cemetery is located at 112 N. 7th Street, about a half block north of Fry Boulevard. Community members can add photos throughout October.

About ofrendas:
An ofrenda is a sacred altar built during Día de los Mu***os to honor and remember loved ones who have passed away. Rooted in indigenous Mexican traditions, it serves as a spiritual doorway that temporarily unites the living with the dead through shared memory. This vibrant tradition is a celebration of life, ensuring that those who came before us are never forgotten.

08/27/2026

Step into 1917 Sierra Vista for an interactive murder mystery complete with costumes, live actors, food, and an open w**e and b**r bar! SVHS is partnering with the Henry F. Hauser Museum for this original, interactive murder mystery party loosely based on a real murder and the characters who inhabited Sierra Vista.

Step into 1917 Sierra Vista for an interactive murder mystery complete with costumes, live actors, food, and an open w**e and b**r bar.

08/06/2026

We offer funding for field trip expenses through the Tom Shupert Memorial Field Trip grant program. Just email the date, number of students, and requested funding amount to [email protected].

08/03/2026

On Saturday Aug 1, The Sierra Vista Historical Society was excited to invite the Avengers group to the Henry Hauser Museum as part of the Tom Shupert Memorial field trip fund. The Avengers were able to explore the Unearthed exhibit, participate in a scavenger hunt and enjoy a pizza party. Thank you to everyone who made this such a special day for the Avengers.

07/29/2026

Former SVHS President and current Treasurer Marta Messmer did a live interview with KOLD News 13 today to talk about her grandfather, former 10th Calvary Buffalo Soldier and West End night watchman Henry Jones. Ready and forward!

Fort Huachuca in Sierra Vista was the headquarters of the famed 10th Cavalry, the “Buffalo Soldiers,” one of the Army's elite black cavalry corps.

07/28/2026

06/08/2026

06/07/2026

This is a great program by our friends at Camp Naco Alliance! And Becky is an amazing presenter with decades of hands-on archeological experience and knowledge. 10/10 highly recommend.

06/06/2026

Shout-out to our amazing board members and volunteers who showed up to put out this spread at the Henry F. Hauser Museum's Exhibit Opening Night!

The night was a huge success with over 100 attendees, some of whom walked away with a signed Sonorasaurus poster!