HD SOUTH - Home Of The Gilbert Historical Museum

LUNCH HOUR BOOK CLUB
2025-11-17 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Phoenix) | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Bring your lunch and join HD SOUTH and Literally, A Bookshop, who have partnered to host a community book club. The Book Club will meet twice a month, and the book selection will be discussed over the course of the two sessions. The November book selection is “The Queens Of Crime” by Marie Benedict. Set in 1930’s London, the five greatest women crime writers have banded together to form a secret society to solve an actual murder. Advanced registration is required and limited to the first 12 registrants.
To register and purchase the book, visit www.literallybookshop.com.

LINE DANCING
2025-11-17 19:00 - 20:00
Welcome back Laina Lee for a FUN evening of Line Dance classes! Laina brings 30 years of training and experience to her classes, providing an outstanding opportunity to learn from the best. This is a good time of year to get our bodies moving to the rhythm of great country, Motown, and oldies music. It’s the most fun you’ll have while exercising your body and brain too! Learn popular line dances such as Copperhead Road, Cowboi Boogie, Rita’s Waltz, Old Time Rock n Roll, All Shook Up and more.
Registration is required. Payment will be required when coming to the class
Cost: $60 per 6-week session or $12 drop-in. Laina takes Zelle and Venmo, and you can sign-up with her upon your first class.
Visit her site at www.Meetup.com/EastValleyKickers to learn more.

Payment must be received by Laina Lee for classes

COOKIE DECORATING WITH MAE’S COOKIE JAR
2025-11-18 18:00 - 20:00
Whether you come on your own or with friends, you will have a great time decorating gorgeous, themed cookie sets. 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 supplies and a take-home box are provided. Ages 16 and up. See website calendar for this month’s cookie set. Registration is required. www.maescookiejar.com/hdsouth

POSTPONED -PARTY IN THE STARS
2025-11-19 19:00 - 20:00
POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER

The East Valley Astronomy Club (EVAC) is a group of more than 100 astronomy enthusiasts which began in 1987 and includes members from all over the Valley. Join EVAC and HD SOUTH for a Star Party where attendees will learn about the cosmos and be able to view celestial bodies in our galaxy! This event takes place at the Observatory at the Riparian Preserve. Registration is required.
~donations for EVAC are accepted at the observatory~

POSTPONED -COOKIES & MACRAME
2025-11-22 13:00 - 15:00
POSTPONED
Vickie from Mae’s Cookie Jar and Michele from Knot Your Momma’s Macrame have teamed up to bring you cookie decorating and crafting fun. Vickie will guide you in decorating a 3 delicious, themed cookie set, and then Michele will teach you to macrame a 3-dimensional pumpkin. All supplies and a take-home box are provided. Ages 16 and up.
Registration is required at HD South | Mae’s Cookie Jar

Cornhole tournament
2025-11-23 12:00 - 16:00
Join us on Sunday, November 23rd, from 12:00–4:00 PM for the HD SOUTH Cornhole Fundraising Tournament! Enjoy an afternoon of friendly competition, delicious eats from a local food truck, and community fun—all while supporting a great cause. Proceeds benefit HD SOUTH, Home of the Gilbert Historical Museum, helping preserve and celebrate Gilbert’s rich history. Gather your team, toss some bags, and make a difference!
Figurado Cigar Company will be on-site with 40-50 different boxes of cigars. They accept cash and credit cards. 10% of all proceeds benefit HD SOUTH!

REGISTER HERE

SELF DEFENSE FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
2025-11-25 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-12-09 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-01-13 18:30 - 19:30
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” and prevention of incidents. Children ages 7 to 12 must have a parent or guardian present with them. Parents/guardians are welcome to join the class, or to sit quietly and observe from the sidelines. Safety is always a priority, and we recommend wearing loose, comfortable clothing.
Registration required.

MUSEUM CLOSED
2025-11-26, 2025-11-27, 2025-12-24, 2025-12-25, 2026-01-01

YOGA AT HD SOUTH
2025-12-01 19:00 - 20:00
Join HD SOUTH for a relaxing start to your holiday season. Register for this combination yoga practice and deep relaxation (Yoga Nidra) class. Participants will enjoy yoga to release tension from the muscles and Yoga Nidra to balance the energies. Connect to your “inner peace” for a more enjoyable holiday season. Please bring a yoga mat, water, and wear comfortable clothing. Ages 16 & up.
Registration is required.

SOUND MEDITATION FOR GRIEF
2025-12-02 18:30 - 19:30
Join Stuart Preston, a certified Sound Practitioner, for a deeply empathetic Sound Meditation Session designed for those grappling with loss. It’s not about moving on but finding moments of peace and clarity amidst sorrow. Bring a yoga mat, blankets, and a pillow to create your personal sanctuary. Dress comfortably and arrive 10 minutes early. Learn more about Stuart and this unique practice at www.LaoStu.com.
Registration is required. Ages 16 & up. Cost: $5 per person.

No refunds for registration fees will be given unless the class/program is cancelled by HD SOUTH staff. In the event a class/program is cancelled, please allow 3-4 weeks to receive your refund. Refunds will be issued via check.

Breakfast with Santa
2025-12-06 08:30 - 11:00
Santa Claus will be making his 8th annual visit to HD SOUTH, and you do not want to miss out on the fun! This festive event will feature a delicious breakfast, which will be served INDOORS in the gorgeous new Severson Center at HD SOUTH, and guests will have the chance to meet and take a photo with Santa.
“Breakfast with Santa” is a morning of holiday festivities at HD SOUTH, which includes cookie decorating, ornament making, holiday music, face painting, and much more, along with free admission to HD SOUTH the day of the event.

Tickets for the event are $25 per person. Children under 2 are free. All tickets must be purchased in advance; tickets will not be available at the door. All proceeds benefit HD SOUTH.

FAMILY HISTORY – YOUR HERO’S JOURNEY
2025-12-11 18:30 - 20:00
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, for this unique family history workshop where participants will discuss and write about our own hero’s journey or about a family member. Many scholars provide models of heroes, and books, movies, and television shows are filled with such heroes such as Star Wars, and Harry Potter. Ages 14 and up.
Registration required.

ADVENTURES IN ART WITH GVAL
2025-12-13 10:00 - 12:30
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. All supplies provided. Registration is required. See the calendar for this month’s art project. Class attendance is limited.
Registration required.

No refunds for registration fees will be given unless the class/program is cancelled by HD SOUTH staff. In the event a class/program is cancelled, please allow 3-4 weeks to receive your refund. Refunds will be issued via check.

PERSONALIZED HOLIDAY CARD MAKING
2025-12-13 13:00 - 14:30
Led by acclaimed artist and Gilbert Visual Art League member, Peter Eobbi, participants in this workshop will make a variety of holiday-themed greeting cards. Peter has an extensive background in design and makes art that celebrates life! Join us and let your creativity shine! Ages 12 & up.
Registration required. Attendance limited.

No refunds for registration fees will be given unless the class/program is cancelled by HD SOUTH staff. In the event a class/program is cancelled, please allow 3-4 weeks to receive your refund. Refunds will be issued via check.

COOKIE DECORATING
2025-12-16 18:00 - 20:00

AUTHOR VISIT & BOOK READING
2025-12-20 10:30 - 12:00
HD SOUTH welcomes five-time award-winning author M.S.V. Walker as she reads excerpts from her new novel Mica Powers and the Legend of the Superstitions. This popular, recently released sci-fi-fantasy novel, promotes character development for Arizona kids who are coming of age. This story takes place in Arizona’s own Superstition Mountains where lightning storms are abundant. When Lightning Strikes Heroes Are Born. There will be an innovative demonstration using a Tesla coil to spark the imagination and creativity in everyone. An IBEW union electrician of 40 years will oversee the electrical demonstrations. If you already have the book, bring it for a personalized signing. Ages 10 and up.

ART OF IMAGINATION
2025-12-27 10:30 - 12:00
Welcome back Debra McVay M. Ed., for an expressive intuitive art class for adults. Using a guided visualization that will help quiet the busy mind and open a connection to your heart’s intuitive voice. From this reflective space, you’ll create meaningful, intuitive artwork using watercolor—no art experience needed, just a willingness to explore and express from within.
Registration required. Attendance limited.

Museum Closing at 12pm
2025-12-31 00:00 - 12:00
The Museum will be closing at 12pm today

BACKYARD CHICKENS: GETTING STARTED
2026-01-03 10:30 - 12:00
Ever thought about keeping a few chickens in your backyard? Join HD SOUTH and Alex Verkruijsse, Chick Inn Coops, for an informative session where we’ll talk about what it really takes to raise a small flock—from choosing breeds and setting up a coop to daily care and egg collecting. Whether you are just curious or ready to dive in, you’ll leave with confidence and know-how to start your own backyard chicken adventure. Come learn, ask questions, and connect with others interested in sustainable living right here in the community. “Your backyard, your eggs, your adventure.” Ages 8 & up.
Registration required.

WORLD WAR II – THE HOME FRONT
2026-01-06 18:30 - 20:00
Americans had never delt with anything like the challenges, dangers, and life shattering demands thrust upon them by World War II. Folks back home had to produce everything needed to supply the troops with the means for victory. They dealt with staggering work hours, shortages, and rationing while bearing the separation and loss of loved ones. Join historian Bill Quehrn for an insightful look at America’s war years. Ages 12 and up.
Registration required.

LUNCH HOUR BOOK CLUB
2026-01-12 11:30 - 13:00
Bring your lunch and join HD SOUTH and Literally, A Bookshop, who have partnered to host a community book club. The Book Club will meet twice a month, and the book selection will be discussed over the course of the two sessions. The January book selection is “The Mighty Red” by Louise Erdrich. A novel of tender humor, disquietude, yearning, community, and family, it is about ordinary people who dream, grow up, fall in love, struggle, endure tragedy, carry bitter secrets; men and women both complicated and contradictory, flawed and decent, lonely and hopeful. It is a story about our tattered bond with the earth, and about love in all of its absurdity and splendor. Advanced registration is required and limited to the first 12 registrants.
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STEM SATURDAY-THE ARDUINO POWERED DRAGSTER
2026-01-17 10:30 - 12:00
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 the Arduino and then write a program to control the car. Supplies are provided. The cost of the class will allow participants to keep their completed dragster, including the Arduino and all the components. Class size limited. Ages 12-16.
Registration is required. Cost: $35

No refunds for registration fees will be given unless the class/program is cancelled by HD SOUTH staff. In the event a class/program is cancelled, please allow 3-4 weeks to receive your refund. Refunds will be issued via check.

Edge of Revelation Opening Reception
2026-01-17 18:00 - 20:00

FAMILY HISTORY – GETTING STARTED
2026-01-20 18:30 - 20:00
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, for this unique family history workshop. Have you ever thought about tracing your family’s history but don’t know where to begin? In this workshop we will look at some of the readily available resources, tools, and strategies for getting started researching your roots. This is a great presentation for those with little or no experience in researching family history. Bring paper and pen or a laptop. Age 14 and up.
Registration required.
