Colorado River Park opens new Quechan exhibit, hosting grand opening

The Colorado River State Historic Park is hosting the grand opening of the Legacy of the Indian Wars exhibit

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) — The Colorado River State Historic Park will host the grand opening of the brand new Legacy of the Indian Wars exhibit on Saturday, Feb. 19 at 11 a.m. and the general public is invited.

The grand opening will show a free presentation of "The Quechan: We Are the Land" by Jill McCormick, Historic Preservation Officer for the tribe.

A question and answer session with Quechan Cultural Committee members will follow the informative presentation.

Visitors are welcome to explore the new exhibit within the Quartermaster's Office building on park grounds.

The new exhibit will feature:

• 4 new interpretive panels.

• A mini-documentary on the Quechan ties to the Colorado River.

• New exhibit cases.

The Legacy of the Indian Wars exhibit channels both the direct and long-term effects of this time period on the Quechan Tribe which historically ruled the Yuma Crossing on the Colorado River.

“We are really excited to be able to curate this new exhibit in cooperation with the Quechan Tribe. The legacy of the Indians Wars at the Yuma Crossing is their story to tell, and it is a story that has too long been neglected at the park,” said Park Manager Tammy Snook.

A $5,000 grant from Arizona Humanities to the Colorado River State Historic Park is what made the park's exhibit possible.

Extra support for the exhibit was provided by the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area and the National Park Service.

For more information contact Tammy Snook at (928) 329-0471.