HD SOUTH, Home of the Gilbert Historical Museum, invites you to the 19th Annual “Art of Quilting” Show with a special exhibit from the American Quilt Study Group which will feature quilts from the collection “19th Century Blues; More Than Just Indigo”. The “Art of Quilting” show will run from February 27 to May 28, 2024. […]
Town of Gilbert & HD SOUTH Memorial Day Ceremony Event to Include: *Flag and wreath ceremony *Battlefield Cross *POW/MIA Table *Live Music *Guest Speaker *Gilbert Mayor Guests are encouraged to bring their own blankets or lawn chairs for seating. The Gilbert Historical Museum will be open for FREE following the event from 9:30am-12pm
Whether you come on you own or with friends, you will have a great time decorating a set of gorgeous, themed cookies. Guided by the talented Vickie, from Mae’s Cookie Jar, participants will learn a variety of cookie decorating techniques including how to hold the icing bags, outlining, flooding, wet on wet techniques, and more! […]
Gilbert resident and US Navy veteran, Lucy Wong was born in Los Angeles and grew up behind her parent’s Chinese laundry in Los Angeles County. Lucy will share personal accounts of her family’s experiences working in an environment that is a unique and often untold part of American history. She will recount their achievements, struggles, […]
Are you looking to write a book but don’t know where to start? Or maybe you’ve written a book but need information on how to get it published. Join us for a panel discussion with four members of Always Authors as they share their stories of how they went from writer “wannabees” to published authors. […]
Are you an amateur or professional performer? Are you a musician, comedian, poet, dancer, storyteller, or other artist looking to practice your craft and gain experience in front of a […]
Brandy Alaux of Serenity Stables, and her equestrian students will share their experience and appreciation of this unique farm animal that has contributed so much to the human experience. Horses have worked hard and added greatly to the support and well-being of farmers and ranchers throughout history. Also, learn about rescue horses and their unique […]
In this wonderful program, Dr. Adelaida Severson, will instruct participants on the art of hula storytelling. Born and raised in Hawaii, Dr. Severson learned the hula while growing up and enjoys teaching it in her spare time. She loves spreading the “aloha” of her islands as much as she can on the mainland – and […]
Join ASU professor emeritus Duane Roen, founding coordinator for the Project for Writing and Recording Family History in the College of Integrative Science and Arts, as he instructs attendees how to trace their family’s history. Duane will share some readily available resources, tools, and strategies for getting started with researching your roots. This workshop is designed […]
Meditation can provide relief from the intrusive thoughts of grief. It can also help your nervous system learn to heal with your grief. Join Stuart Preston, certified Sound Practitioner, in a sound “healing” session designed specifically for those grieving a loss. Participants must bring a yoga mat, 1-2 blankets and a pillow. Please wear comfortable […]
