# Event Details - **Event Name**: Lecture: Our River Stories: The Gila and the Salt - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am - **Event Description**: Join us for artistically presented stories that share the history of water and the River People, over a 2,000 year period.About this EventFREE EVENTJoin Zarco for a series of stories that share the vibrant and tragic history of water and the River People, over a 2,000 year period. Beginning with the Toltec trade route that brought agriculture and corn to the Southwest. The history of the O’Odham before and after the expansion west is revealed. We learn about the Yaqui Indians who fled persecution and found refuge in Arizona rebuilding the ancient canal system. A descendant of the first Mormon settlers tells his families’ story of finding an oasis in the desert given to them by God and their determination to tame the mighty Salt River. Our story culminates when an endearing elderly woman shares the hope that there still is to protect our water resources and to right the wrongs committed against the land and its River People.As a sculptor, muralist, storyteller and performance artist Zarco has dedicated his career to creating positive social change through the arts. Born in Arizona, he has been instrumental in the development of Latino Arts statewide. His art has been exhibited in Mexico and throughout the United States. He has received international acclaim, and awards, such as a National Endowment for the Arts Japan Fellowship, a Governor’s Arts Award, a Zony Award, became the Southwest Folklife Alliance Master Artist, and has been awarded grants for artistic projects by The Doris Duke Foundation, Valley Metro and Arizona Community Foundation.This program is made possible by Arizona Humanities and is supported in part by the Arizona Commission on the Arts with funding provided by the National Endowment for the Arts through its America250 initiative. The program is also sponsored in part by APS.Goodyear City Hall Chambers1900 N Civic Sq, Goodyear 85395 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/goodyear/lecture-our-river-stories-the-gila-and-the-salt/100001992772905404 - **Event Categories**: art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 1 hour - Location: 1900 N Civic Sq - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Goodyear - **state**: AZ - **country**: United States - **location**: 1900 N Civic Sq - **lat**: 33.4672272 - **long**: -112.3851627 - **full address**: 1900 N Civic Sq, 1900 North Civic Square, Goodyear, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Lecture: Our River Stories: The Gila and the Salt - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/96cb39a5972975556028cd7be1364546517cd53ac0d87beee61f510d4224a6c2-rimg-w1200-h600-dc43443c-gmir.jpg?v=1783359380 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Lecture: Our River Stories: The Gila and the Salt being held? - **A:** Lecture: Our River Stories: The Gila and the Salt takes place on Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am at 1900 N Civic Sq, 1900 North Civic Square, Goodyear, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Lecture: Our River Stories: The Gila and the Salt? - **A:** Lecture: Our River Stories: The Gila and the Salt is organized by PW Litchfield Heritage Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Lecture: Our River Stories: The Gila and the Salt is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Goodyear, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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