Arizona’s 250 traveling museum

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - A once in a lifetime experience, the Road to 250, Arizona's traveling museum, made a stop in Yuma Tuesday.

Deputy Mayor Leslie McClendon shares what she hopes residents of Yuma take away from this unique experience.

"We want the new generations to make our new America great. We need it to continue to grow and grow and prosper, and what way is to bring your children here and learn the history," says Deputy Mayor McClendon.

One local, Mike Trout, shares why he decided to come out and enjoy the event.

"We're from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, we know a lot about history there and we saw this was here to celebrate the 250, we were interested to come out and see what's going on," says Trout.

The traveling museum is a historic celebration of America's upcoming 250th anniversary, but also inspires civic pride and reflection.

"The [Arizona America250 Commission]...they put together this beautiful traveling museum, that's going throughout Arizona, making a stop in every Arizona county, and today is its only stop in Yuma County," explains Kathy Douglas, Executive Director of Yuma Crossing.

Inside the exhibit one side focuses on American history while the other is a display of Arizona's unique story and how its contributed to our countries legacy.

Altogether the museum is making a stop in 31 counties across the state of Arizona, the event incorporated community organizations, history presentations, and informational handouts for attendees to take home.

"It's a good way to celebrate being American being free, celebrating out liberty, and it's just a great way to come out in a non-powerism way like to celebrate who we are, and what Arizona means to the country as well," says Douglass.

Locals from all around got the chance to not only celebrate America's anniversary through this museum, but learn about Yuma's contribution to Arizona history.