The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) is honored to commemorate the 5th anniversary of the USS Arizona Memorial Gardens at Salt River on February 22, 2025. The Memorial Gardens preserves and shares the stories of the brave individuals aboard the USS Arizona, honoring their service and sacrifice when the battleship tragically sank during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
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The USS Arizona Memorial Gardens at Salt River spans the exact length and width of the USS Arizona, with the Boat House relic near its center. Over 1,500 commemorative columns outlining the ship’s perimeter. Each column represents a life lost that day, while gaps signify survivors of the attack. At dusk, these columns softly illuminate, symbolizing that the light of those who served continues to shine through time.
As the USS Arizona Memorial Gardens at Salt River celebrates its 5th anniversary, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) remains committed to preserving history and ensuring that future generations honor the courage and sacrifice of those who came before. To mark this milestone, the Relic Room will be open to the public on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Visitors will receive a memento and are invited to explore this space of reverence, learn about the lives of those who served, and reflect on their enduring legacy.
Located in the Talking Stick Entertainment District at 7455 North Pima Rd, between Salt River Fields at Talking Stick and Great Wolf Lodge Arizona, on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. The Memorial Gardens are open daily from dawn to dusk, while the Relic Room is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
For more information visit www.memorialgardensatsaltriver.com.
