Back in 1969, a group of history-minded citizens realized that nothing was being done to document and save Tempe’s past. The Tempe Historical Society was born to collect artifacts, photographs, and documents to tell Tempe’s unique story. The name was later changed to the Tempe History Society.
Thanks for joining us for our 2025-2026 season of Lunch Talks! Did you miss any of them? If so, you can stream them all directly from our Web site! Our 2026-2027 season of Lunch Talks will be announced early this summer!
Learn the stories behind the second city established in the valley, founded in 1880 with 135 hardy farmers!
Attend a Tempe History Society Lunch Talk, view our video archive, or see upcoming events.
Celebrate the Legends of Tempe, living and historic members of the community that made a difference.
Do you want to help preserve Tempe’s vibrant and diverse history? Join the team!
There are many ways to support the mission of the Tempe History Society. Become a member and help us put on our series of lunch talks covering topics connecting Tempe’s history with us today. Sponsor a loved one in our annual Tree of Lights program in the winter. Come and visit our booth at Petersen House Christmas and other Tempe History Museum events.
