The Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area, managed by the non-profit Santa Cruz Valley Heritage Alliance, Inc., is dedicated to honoring and celebrating the natural environment, cultural traditions, historical places, and working landscapes of the Santa Cruz River watershed in southern Arizona. Through grassroots, community-focused initiatives, they support historic preservation, natural resource conservation, recreation, heritage tourism, and educational projects that foster pride in America's history and promote stewardship of this vast landscape.
Recognizing the original inhabitants of the region, the O'odham and the Yaqui Yoeme, as well as their descendants on both sides of the US-Mexico border, the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area embraces a commitment to Indigenous communities. With a focus on desert abundance, cultural encounters, and the rich history of the area, they strive to create a lasting impact through partnerships, funding, and programs that showcase the unique heritage of this 3,300-square-mile landscape.
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