Sun City
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Sun Cities Area Historical Society
Our Mission:
The Society is dedicated to the preservation and presentation of records and artifacts through carefully designed exhibits that chronicle the more than 40-year history of Sun City and the 25-year history of its sister city, Sun City West.
Our Purpose:
In order to promote public awareness and appreciation of the history of Sun City and Sun City West, the Society collects, preserves, and displays documentary material and artifacts, and through presentations and publications informs present and future generations of the pioneering heritage of these unique adult communities.
About Us
Following the publication in 1985 of a book chronicling the history of the first 25 years of Sun City, the writers of the book realized they had accumulated an abundance of records that should be preserved. The group decided to organize a society that would catalog the materials and serve as a resource for further study.
In 1986, the Sun Cities Area Historical Society was incorporated as a non-profit charitable organization for civic and educational purposes. The Society is governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees.
We are located in the first model home built by Del Webb, opened to the public on January 1, 1960. This was the beginning of the world's first "Active Retirement Community." The home was purchased in 1989 and subsequently renovated to serve as the Society's headquarters.
For a peek into the past, and for a greater appreciation of Del Webb's innovative concept of active retirement communities, scroll through the "pages" of this Web site, and come visit us at our unique facility. You will receive a warm welcome from one of our friendly and informative hosts or hostesses.
The Society is dedicated to the preservation and presentation of records and artifacts through carefully designed exhibits that chronicle the more than 40-year history of Sun City and the 25-year history of its sister city, Sun City West.
Our Purpose:
In order to promote public awareness and appreciation of the history of Sun City and Sun City West, the Society collects, preserves, and displays documentary material and artifacts, and through presentations and publications informs present and future generations of the pioneering heritage of these unique adult communities.
About Us
Following the publication in 1985 of a book chronicling the history of the first 25 years of Sun City, the writers of the book realized they had accumulated an abundance of records that should be preserved. The group decided to organize a society that would catalog the materials and serve as a resource for further study.
In 1986, the Sun Cities Area Historical Society was incorporated as a non-profit charitable organization for civic and educational purposes. The Society is governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees.
We are located in the first model home built by Del Webb, opened to the public on January 1, 1960. This was the beginning of the world's first "Active Retirement Community." The home was purchased in 1989 and subsequently renovated to serve as the Society's headquarters.
For a peek into the past, and for a greater appreciation of Del Webb's innovative concept of active retirement communities, scroll through the "pages" of this Web site, and come visit us at our unique facility. You will receive a warm welcome from one of our friendly and informative hosts or hostesses.