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Use Uncle Sam to Find Your Uncle Sam or Aunt Jane

HD SOUTH 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, United States

Millions of American citizens have served in the Armed Forces, so chances are good that one or more of your relatives served at one time or another. Join Charles Shultz from the Mesa Family History Center, for an informative presentation about using military records to conduct genealogical research. This presentation will be especially helpful in […]

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Centennial Saturday! – Arizona’s Climate And How It’s Changing

HD SOUTH 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, United States

Our fourth Centennial Saturday is geared towards one of the 5 c's of Arizona - Climate! During this workshop, Dr. Nancy J. Selover, state climatologist will present facts on Arizona's climate, what it was like 100 years ago when Gilbert was established, and how it has changed. She'll answer question about what drives climate change […]

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Remembering Wallace & Ladmo

HD SOUTH 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, United States

The Wallace & Ladmo show is truly an Arizona icon. The show had a remarkable 35+ year run on local television station KPHO - TV5 in Phoenix. It was eventually seen all over Arizona, northern Mexico and towns in California that were near the Arizona border. The show was even briefly syndicated in Los Angeles […]

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Remembering Wallace & Ladmo

HD SOUTH 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, United States

The Wallace & Ladmo show is truly an Arizona icon. The show had a remarkable 35+ year run on local television station KPHO – TV5 in Phoenix. It was eventually seen all over Arizona, northern Mexico and towns in California that were near the Arizona border. The show was even briefly syndicated in Los Angeles […]

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Centennial Saturday- Cattle, One of the 5 C’s

HD SOUTH 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, United States

Our fifth Centennial Saturday is geared towards one of the 5 C's of Arizona - cattle! Author, local historian, President of the ASU Research Park and retired Vice President and […]

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See it Saturday

HD SOUTH 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, United States

Every Month we will offer a chance for the public to come and see artifacts that are normally not available for public viewing. This month we will be showcasing High School yearbooks from the years 1940-1950. Museum admission is required to see the display, and we do ask and additional $1 donation to cover the […]

Arizona’s Silver Belt – From Silver King to Globe

HD SOUTH 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, United States

Silver was discovered in Globe in 1873 and within 3 years, numerous other silver mines were operating in Gila and Pinal counties. Silver mining in Arizona was a powerful stimulus for exploration and prospecting in the early days. During this program, Les Presmyk, mining engineer and geologist, will discuss the impact silver mining had on […]

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Ghosts And More!

HD SOUTH 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, United States

Curious about the paranormal? Want to learn more about spirits, near death experiences, and what it takes to investigate them? Then you will not want to miss this exciting program! Facilitated by investigators, Jamie and Angela from the Phoenix Arizona Paranormal Society (PAPS), attendees will have the chance to learn about the investigative equipment the […]

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See It Saturday – Newspapers

HD SOUTH 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, United States

Every month we will offer a chance for the public to come and see artifacts that are normally not available for public viewing. This month we will be showcasing Gilbert Sun and Gilbert Enterprise Newspapers from the years 1920-1930! Museum admission is required to see the display, and we do ask and additional $1 donation […]

Explore Your German Genealogy

HD SOUTH 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, United States

Ever wonder if you have any Germanic branches in your family tree? Want to know more about the German ancestors you already know about? Genealogist Robert Call, who serves at the Mesa Regional Family History Center, will guide participants in researching their German ancestry, including valuable resources and on-line tools. He will also discuss how […]

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