How does a plant-based diet, food waste, and consumerism impact health and climate? Professor Christopher Wharton, Senior Sustainability Scientist and Assistant Dean of Innovation and Strategic Initiatives at ASU's College of Health Solutions will discuss food choices, food systems and their impact on health and sustainability. You won't want to miss this presentation by this […]
During this workshop, participants of all ages will create beautiful and thoughtful greeting cards just in time for the holidays. Instructor Chris Venema, a renowned card maker and artist, will provide instructions for four basic techniques after which attendees can let their creativity flow and design your own unique and memorable cards just right for […]
This class, instructed by professional photographer John Priddy, is intended for individuals who have the basic skills of cell phone photography but want to improve the quality and appearance of photos they take with their cell phone. The workshop will begin with introducing the controls and setting and how to use them, then progress to […]
The museum will be closed for the holiday.
Some of the most exciting rhythms in the world are African and Post-African. Their "interlocking melody" creates music that becomes greater than the sum of its pars. Drummer, dancer, folklorist and researcher, Sule Greg Wilson has broken down this system, as it was taught to him by masters, and calls it Sing/Move/Play (SMP). Using a […]
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 […]
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be making their 3rd annual visit to HD SOUTH and you won’t want to miss out on all the fun! Kids will have the opportunity to decorate cookies, help decorate a gingerbread house, listen to stories, make an ornament and of course get a picture with Santa himself! Breakfast is […]
Claude Haynes of the East Valley Astronomy Club will take participants on an interstellar journey to learn more about our universe. Held at the beautiful Gilbert Riparian Preserve, Claude will guide the group on spotting constellations, tracking the movement of the stars, and explain how the universe came to be. Wear comfortable shoes and bring […]
The museum will be closed for the holiday.
The Gilbert Historical Society is hosting our 8th annual signature fundraising event, “A Night at the Museum – Gilbert Turns 100!” which will take place on Saturday, Feb. 29th, 2020 at HD SOUTH. We will be celebrating the centennial birthday for Gilbert. Set in the magical, evening ambiance of HD SOUTH, you will enjoy a […]