History in the Desert Open at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead

A new exhibit at the Brown’s Ranch Trailhead in Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve offers insights into the Arizona Historical Society’s role in preserving the state’s history and telling its unique story. History in the Desert includes artifacts and photographs showing historic ranching, mining, farming and other elements of Arizona history. Free. 30301 N. Alma School Pkwy., Scottsdale. 7 to 9 a.m. Mon.–Fri.; 7 to 11 a.m. Sat.–Sun. mcdowellsonoran.org