Scottsdale Historical Museum

Chaplain Winfield Scott is a significant figure in Scottsdale history and helped to develop the education system in the community. In 1896, plans began to create a school and in August of that year, a school district was formed. The original school had 14 students and grades one through eight were taught. A year later the school expanded 12 addition feet in size. The same building was used until 1909 when expansion forced the students and teachers to move to another building. In 1969 the Scottsdale Historical Society was created and they opened the Historical Museum in 1991. The original collection featured old photographs, a replica of the original classroom from that first school, and a variety of other exhibits depicting life in Scottsdale. Scott died in 1910, but his legacy had lived on, thanks in part to the historical society and the Scottsdale Historical Museum. Today, visitors can learn about Scott's life and achievements by visiting the permanent exhibit at the museum. The museum's gift shop features a wide variety of unique children's books that share the story of Scottsdale and the significant historical figures of the area. If you would like to learn more about the rich history of Scottsdale, its school system, or Winfield Scott, visit the museum.