Join historian extraordinaire Steve Hoza as he shares the history of Arizona’s Greatest Battle. It was the biggest battle ever fought in Arizona. It lasted only half an hour, involved hundreds of men, and led to the formation of the first Arizona National Guard. Come and see the when, why, and how of this little-known […]
In honor of Veteran’s Day, we’ll be offering free museum admission for all guests courtesy of The Elder Team with Wallick & Volk.
Join HD SOUTH and Pam Hendricks, a member of the Gilbert Visual Art League (GVAL) for this fun and interactive art workshop. Pam will teach participants new artistic techniques to create a unique piece of art. This month’s work of art will be Watercolor Fall Leaves. All supplies provided. Registration is required.
HD SOUTH welcomes author Jim Sheperd, who will present information from his book Unique Plants of The Sonoran Desert and Arid Lands. As a life-long naturalist, and Boyce Thompson Arboretum docent, Jim will talk about Sonoran Desert plants, plant relationships, medical benefits, and wildlife relationships in this presentation. Books will be available after the program […]
Ride the rails with historian David Doiron, as he shares his knowledge of Arizona’s railway system using historical photographs, artifacts, and maps. Participants will be able to handle and examine relics of railroading including a piece of rail from the Gold Spike ceremony at Promontory. Registration is required.
HD SOUTH’s volunteer Louise Kircher is teaching her second cross stitch class at the museum. Stitch along with other participants to create a cross-stitched Christmas tree wall hanging. This stamped cross-stitched tree includes hand sewn beads for ornaments and is done on unbleached muslin. Each participant will take home their completed project. All supplies are […]
Whether you come on your own or with friends, you will have a great time decorating delicious, themed sugar cookies. Guided by Vickie from Mae’s Cookie Jar you will learn a variety of techniques including holding your icing bag, outlining, flooding, applying transfers and wet on wet. All supplies and a take home box are […]
Bring your lunch and join HD SOUTH and Literally, A Bookshop, who have partnered to host a community book club. The Lunch Hour Book Club will meet twice a month, every other month, beginning in November; each book will be discussed over the course of the two sessions. The November book pick is Tell […]
The museum will be closing at 12:30pm.
Join Stuart Preston, a Certified Sound Practitioner, and Andrea Turnbow, founder of The Grief Nook and a certified Grief Coach, for a transformative session designed specifically for those who are grieving. During this workshop Stuart and Andrea will combine sound meditation with grief education, grounding exercises and open sharing, to create a supportive community space for […]
