Tempe History Museum August
News & Events

Get ready for fall events the Tempe History Museum! Check out what's going on at the Museum, from insightful lunchtime talks to the launch of the museum's newest featured exhibit.

Check out the full list of upcoming events below or visit tempe.gov/MuseumEvents for more information.

African American Advisory Committee Book Club

The African American Experience in Tempe by Jared Smith

Wednesday, Aug. 23, 5 p.m. 
Free virtual event via Zoom  

Dr. Felicia Durden will lead a session featuring the book The African American Experience in Tempe by Jared Smith. Find a copy of the book at the museum gift shop, or read the PDF here, and plan to join us via Zoom. To get the Book Club Zoom link and reminders about sessions, please send an email to [email protected] to indicate your interest. The next book club discussion will be held Sept. 27. 

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Tempe History Society Lunch Talks
“Tempe’s Early Presence of Hispanic Leadership”
By Dr. Pete Dimas   
Wednesday, Sept. 13, 11:30 a.m.  

The founding of Tempe was very much a part of the centuries-old movement of people north from central Mexico. By the time Charles Trumbull Hayden established his residence in what becomes Tempe, these people, principally from Sonora, were already living at this Salt River crossing. These Hispanic pioneers were involved in ranching, farming, freighting, business, etc.

They were also involved in the leadership of the area. Dr. Pete Dimas will explore the origins and evolution of Tempe’s Hispanic heritage and leadership, and their implications for Tempe’s future. The event is held in the Tempe History Museum Community Room, or live stream the event on Facebook.

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Featured exhibit opening: Tempe Signs
Thursday, Sept. 14, 6 p.m.

Take a trip through history while exploring iconic signage from Tempe’s past. Find out more at the opening of "Tempe Signs," Tempe History Museum’s new featured exhibit.

Tour the exhibit and join us for light refreshments, music and a few other surprises! Admission is free.

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