The popular music of the WW II years was far more than just entertainment. The U.S. Army quickly recognized the value of music as a force multiplier and vital connection to home, creating the Armed Forces Radio Service to bring songs to troops in combat zones. Back home, radios and phonographs poured out song after […]
Join us on Thursday, March 26th from 6:00pm-7:00pm for the annual Gilbert Historical Society Member’s Meeting. The special guest speaker for the evening will be Greg Tilque who will share information regarding Gilbert Sister Cities. In 1995, Greg, the former Director of Economic Development for the Town of Gilbert, placed an ad in the Gilbert […]
Kids ages seven and older, teens, and adults are invited to join certified black belt instructors from East Valley Martial Arts to learn and brush-up on self-defense. Instructors are caring professionals experienced at teaching both kids and adults the life protection arts. Physical techniques for protecting oneself will be covered, as well as “street smarts” […]
Join Karen Harper, a historian and history professor at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, as she shares her knowledge and love of history with our community. Using diaries, images, and various primary sources, Karen will bring to life the experiences of women who helped settle Gilbert, Arizona. Come and hear about the unique adventures of […]
Play musical instruments from around the world with ASU Professors Emeritus Duane and Maureen Roen. In this fun and interactive musical workshop, learn how to make and play simple percussion instruments from items found around the home. The workshop will end with a brief concert performance alongside Duane and Maureen. Supplies provided. Ages 6 & […]
Join us for a Easter themed cookie decorating class. Come solo or bring a friend-either way you’ll have a great time! 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! All […]
Welcome local instructor Jennifer Sherman as she shares her love of music and dance with line dancing instruction. Come join the fun with upbeat music and line-dancing steps that will boost your energy levels and enliven the spirit. Jennifer has over 20 years of experience in education and has expanded her work to include movement-based […]
Welcome back acclaimed local artist Peter Eobbi, for a paint and sip night at the museum. Bring a friend and your favorite beverage and enjoy an evening of painting. During this workshop, participants will be instructed on varying artistic techniques to make their own personal art projects. All supplies provided. Registration is required. No […]
Join HD SOUTH and the Gilbert Visual Arts League for this fun and interactive art workshop. Pam Hendricks, a member of the Gilbert Visual Arts League (GVAL) , will lead participants through a workshop teaching new artistic techniques. Have fun painting Spring Flowers "Your Way". This will it be classic simplicity or full blooming field […]
Spend a Saturday morning at the museum conducting fun and exciting science experiments with local teacher Erik Gillman. In this class, students will build and program a dragster powered by an Arduino microcontroller. They will learn how to connect various components to Arduino and then write a program to control the car. Supplies are provided. […]