Live Music at the Next First Friday Program

The next First Friday program is on June 6, outside the Bullion Plaza Cultural Center and Museum. It features music by Joe Sanchez and Friends.

There is no admission charge.

Arboretum to be Discussed at First Friday Program

Boyce Thompson Arboretum Executive Director Mark Siegwarth  will be the speaker at the  First Friday program at the Bullion Plaza Cultural Center and Museum.

He will talk about the history of the museum and the treasures from all over the world that are displayed there.

The free presentation starts at 6:30pm on Friday (May 2).

'Arizona Women in Journalism' Presentation Tonight at Bullion Plaza

Tonight’s First Friday program at the Bullion Plaza presents stories and histories of “Arizona Women in Journalism” with Pam Stevenson.

The program begins at 6:30pm at the Bullion Plaza Cultural Center and Museum in Miami.

Peter Bigfoot to Speak at Bullion Plaza

The First Friday program this Friday (March 7)  at the Bullion Plaza Museum and Cultural Center features a presentation by Peter Bigfoot.

Peter Bigfoot will talk about his trek across the Sonoran Desert and his experience living off the land in a peaceful co-existence with nature.

The presentation begins at 6:30pm Friday evening.

First Friday Program Presents Love Letters of Governor George W.P. Hunt

The First Friday program at the Bullion Plaza Cultural Center and Museum on February 7 features the love letters of Governor George W.P. Hunt and Duette Ellison Hunt.

For this Valentine program, impersonators Don Shields and Mary Brown will present the story behind the marriage of Arizona’s first Governor and the daughter of a well known rancher.

The program begins at 6:30pm.

Museum Open House This Friday

The Gila County Historical Museum in Globe and the Bullion Plaza Museum and Cultural Center in Miami are holding a joint Christmas Open House this Friday (December 6)  in place of the regular First Friday program. 

It’s from 4 to 7:pm.at the museum in Globe.

Story of the Escape of the Apache Kid to be Told at First Friday Program

The First Friday program at the Bullion Plaza Cultural Center and Museum on November 1 features an intriguing piece of Gila County history.

Bullion Plaza Executive Director Tom Foster will tell the story of Gila County Sheriff Glenn Reynolds and the escape of the Apache Kid.

The presentation begins at 6:30pm. Light refreshments will be served after the program.

First Friday Programs Return September 6

The first First Friday program of the season on September 6 will be a powerpoint presentation about the Grand Canyon. The guest speaker is historian Jim Turner.

The lecture series will continue on the first Friday of each month at 6:30pm at the Bullion Plaza Cultural Center and Museum.

Everyone is invited to attend this event at no charge. Light refreshments will be served following the program.

Final First Friday Program of the Season

The final First Friday presentation of the season starts Friday at 6:30pm in front of the Bullion Plaza Museum and Cultural Center. Each year they close with an outdoor concert. Tonight’s music is provided by Joe Sanchez and friends.

Bring your own lawn chair and non-alcoholic drink and enjoy a free evening of music.

'An Evening With Governor Hunt' this Friday at Bullion Plaza

The next First Friday program on May 3 will present Don Shields portraying the first governor of Arizona.

Shields uses the voice and mannerisms of the speakers of the time to bring Governor Hunt to life. Hunt family members say he is a striking likeness. His stories of the struggle for Arizona statehood are based on extensive research and interviews with members of the Hunt family.

During the Arizona Centennial celebration, Shields led the re-enactment of Governor Hunt’s  walk to the Capitol on the first day of statehood and his first speech as Governor.

This program is free and will be presented at 6:30pm on Friday, May 3 at the Bullion Plaza Cultural Center and Museum.

Ranching History Presentation in First Friday Series

This week’s First Friday program  features Jane Hale talking about ranching in the local area during the late 1800’s  . She will also be showing historic pictures of that time period  to the public for the first time.

Hale will also tell the story of the families who moved west after the Civil war.

The free presentation starts at 6:30pm at the Bullion Plaza Museum and Cultural Center.

Ranching Discussed at Next First Friday Program

Jane Hale will discuss the history of Gila County ranching at the next First Friday lecture on March 1.

The presentation begins at 6:30pm at the Bullion Plaza Museum and Cultural Center.

The First Friday programs are free  and light refreshments are served following the program.

First Friday Lecture About 'Hiking Historic Trails'

Bob Zache will talk about “Hiking Historic Trails” at the First Friday lecture series tomorrow (February 1) at the Bullion Plaza. The presentation begins at 6:30.

Zache is the instructor for a hiking class at Gila Pueblo College. He has hiked into and out of the Grand Canyon many times, as well as other areas around the state.

The First Friday programs are free. Light refreshments will be available after the program.

Arboretum History to be Discussed at January 4 First Friday Program

Boyce Thompson Arboretum Executive Director Mark Siegwarth will be the guest speaker for the January 4 First Friday program.

He will discuss the history of the Arboretum, founded in the 1920’s by mining magnate Boyce Thompson.

The program starts at 6:30pm  at the Bullion Plaza Museum and Cultural Center.

The First Friday programs are open to the public at no charge.

'First Friday' Program Discusses Bullion Plaza Cannon

The First Friday program on November 2 will feature a history lesson about the World War I cannon at Bullion Plaza.

Bullion Plaza Museum Director Tom Foster will give the free presentation starting at 6:30pm.

Three 'First Friday' Programs This Month

Eddie Colyott will give the first of three presentations about Arizona history at the First Friday program tomorrow night at the Bullion Plaza Museum. This week’s talk is about pre-historic Arizona.

The other two talks will be on October 12 and October 19.

Each program begins at 6:30pm and there is no charge. Light refreshments will be served after the program.

First Friday Presentation About Geronimo

The topic of this month’s First Friday program is  “Geronimo.”  Dik Mickle will give the talk and show actual artifacts from the Arizona State Museum. The program starts at 6:30pm.

The first Friday programs are held each month in the newly refurbished meeting room at the Bullion Plaza Museum and Cultural Center. The events are free and light refreshments are served following the program.

First Friday Programs Return September 7

First Friday programs return on September 7 with a presentation about Geronimo by Dik Mickle.

These monthly programs are free and open to the public. They are in the newly restored Copper Room at the Bullion Plaza Museum and Cultural Center.

Final First Friday Program of the Season Features Live Music

The final First Friday program of the season will be held tomorrow at 6:30pm at the Bullion Plaza Cultural Center and Museum.

Joe Sanchez and Friends will play music in front of Bullion Plaza. Bring your lawn chair.

Roosevelt Dam Subject of May First Friday Program

Tomorrow's First Friday program is a presentation by Rick Powers about the construction of Roosevelt Dam. The free program is at the Bullion Plaza at 6:30pm.

The First Friday series is sponsored by the Gila County Historical Museum in Globe and the Bullion Plaza Cultural Center and Museum in Miami.