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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What could it look like if everyone, everywhere, had their needs met? What would a community look like that was committed to ensuring everyone's fundamental rights were protected? Where could we leverage our community alliances to provide access to just outcomes and an equitable distribution of resources? What stands in our way of having equitable […]
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 "Blakely Glass" from the 1950's. Customers of the Blakely Garage in downtown Gilbert were given a piece of Blakely Glass with every fill-up. This highly collectible […]
Join Carole De Cosmo, quilting historian, for this presentation of nostalgic journey through Arizona's past via historic quilts. Carole is the Executive Director of the Arizona Farm and Ranch Experience and is a founding member of the committee that established the Arizona Farming and Ranching Hall of Fame. FREE Registration is required. Class sizes will […]
During this virtual presentation, supported by Citizen Voice, participants will learn more about the history of water and power in the valley and the Salt River Project. This presentation will cover the valley's early canal systems, the formation of the Salt River Project Reclamation Project, the construction of the Salt and Verde Dams and the […]
It was the biggest single battle ever fought in Arizona. It happened 160 years ago and lasted only half and hour. It is largely unknown in the annals of Arizona history, yet it was perhaps the most important battle ever fought by the O'Odham (Pima) and Piipaash (Maricopa) people. The Battle of Pima Butte was […]
The Federalist Papers is a series of 85 essays written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison between October 1787 and May 1788. The essays were published anonymously, under the pen name "Publius," in various New York state newspapers of the time. The Federalist Papers were written to urge New Yorkers to ratify the […]
