Memorial honoring Ernest McFarland to be unveiled on Statehood Day
Ernest McFarland is finally getting the memorial he deserves, and his grandson couldn’t be happier.
The new “Ernest W. McFarland and the American Dream” Memorial, replacing a previous one that had fallen into disrepair, will be unveiled on Feb. 14 – Arizona Statehood Day – at Wesley Bolin Plaza.
Brewer proclaims Arizona Centennial Day
Amidst the statehood songs, cultural performances and reminiscences of the its history, Gov. Jan Brewer kicked off the state’s 100th anniversary with a proclamation declaring Feb. 14, 2012, as Arizona Centennial Day.