Preservation of the Past
SAHUARO RANCH GUEST HOUSE
Regular Office Hours
Monday & Thursday
10:00AM to 1:00PM
623.435.0072
Tours by appointment only. Group tours can be arranged.
Wedding Dates are currently available!
MANISTEE RANCH
GAHS Member Meetings are the 4th Monday of every month from
October to April. Scroll down to see upcoming presentations.
TOURS
1st & 3rd Saturday of every month October through April
Guests age 11 to 64 ~ $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 6:30pm unless otherwise noted
July ~ August ~ September 2026 ~Summer Vacation
October 26, 2026 ~ Cerreta Candy Company Tour
Just in time for Halloween, join us for a fun and informative guided tour of a Glendale legend. The tour activity will be stretching, twisting, pulling, and wrapping your own taffy. Flavors & colors vary with the season. You will also be able to sample Cerreta's delicious chocolates. Members are welcome to bring family or friends. A short GAHS meeting will be held at the end of the event. Tour limit is 120 people. Price is $11.50 per person.
November 23, 2026 ~ History of the Santa Fe Railroad in Arizona
Presented by Eric Hiser of the Santa Fe Railway Historical Society.
December 14, 2026 ~ The GAHS Memebers Christmas Party
Members are invited to join us for our annual holiday tradition. Please bring a dessert for the sweet table.
January 25, 2027 at 6:00pm ~ GAHS Board Election & Potluck
Election of the 2027 GAHS officers & directors. If you are interested in running for a position on the board, please email the GAHS office for details.
February 22, 2027
To be announced
March 22, 2027
To be announced
April 26, 2027
To be announced
May 24, 2027
To be announced
~~Photo Permits~~
Photo Permit Registration Photo Permit Conditions
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.
Please print each of the forms (red links above), 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 which are not addressed below.
All photographers, professional or not:
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Are not to enter restricted areas.
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Do not leave professional equipment or props behind.
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Are not to allow their clients to pose or climb on trees, railings, fences, farm equipment, etc.
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No alcoholic beverages.
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Dogs and cats must be controlled by owner and restrained by a six-foot maximum leash. Remove all pet waste. Other pets and animals are prohibited. No horses, donkeys, and mules.
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Vehicles are not permitted on the grounds and must be parked in the parking lot off of 51st Avenue near Walgreens.
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Park rangers and city police officers are authorized to issue citations and/or file civil code infraction complaints for rule, regulation, and ordinance violations.
We ask all photographers, professional or not, to respect that Manistee Ranch is private property and Manistee Ranch Park is governed by the laws and restrictions of the City of Glendale, and GAHS follows these guidelines as well:
www.glendaleaz.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/parks-rec/documents/download-park-rules-pdf
Please be aware that GAHS Manistee Ranch photo permits DO NOT authorize you to photograph at Sahuaro Ranch/Sahuaro Ranch Park and those permits are issued by the City of Glendale.
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.