Upcoming Events

Bluegrass Jam

Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch 2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ, United States

Join the Gilbert Historical Museum and the Arizona Bluegrass Association for an afternoon of picking and grinning. Musicians are encouraged to bring their acoustic stringed instruments. Grinners are welcome to sing along or just enjoy the music.

Genealogy Workshop: Searching Military Records

Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch 2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ, United States

Charles Shults of the Mesa Family History Center will show participants how to use military records to research their ancestors.

Storyteller: Can’t you hear the whistle blowing?

Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch 2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ, United States

Sandy Oglesby, master storyteller and educator will lead this inter-generational workshop, suitable for tots and seniors, about trains. We will share interactive stories, do crafts, have snacks and learn about trains. The museum has a great train display available to visit at no additional charge after the workshop.  

Draw an Owl: Oil Pastel Drawing Class

Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch 2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ, United States

Have fun learning to draw this cute little owl in oil pastels! It's a great activity for parents/ grandparents to do with their children or for an adult or teen that just wants to learn to draw in oil pastels. Taught by Charlene A. Higley of the Covino Art Colony. All ages welcome, children must […]

Event Series Stephan Strom’s Bears Ears Exhibit

Stephan Strom’s Bears Ears Exhibit

Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch 2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ, United States

This exhibit draws together both a visual evocation of a newly declared national monument – Bears Ears, at the heart of the Colorado Plateau – and the voices of those who have fought to shape its future. On December 28, 2016, President Barack Obama established Bears Ears National Monument, invoking his powers under the 1906 […]

History Café: Archaeology of the East Valley

Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch 2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ, United States

Arizona State University archaeologist and Ph.D. candidate Christopher Caseldine will lead the participants on a prehistoric adventure exploring the ancient Hohokam civilization in central and southern Arizona focusing on their villages and canal system in the eastern part of the valley.

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