Danelle Plaza’s unique disposition represents a local cultural nexus to some and an obstruction to progress to others. By exploring this mid-century retail center’s creation and evolution, we better understand […]
This presentation highlights a granddaughter’s efforts to put the puzzle pieces of her maternal grandmother’s family in order, using oral history, photographs, sacramental records of the Catholic Church, vital records, […]
When Tempe Normal School was established in 1886, it had no Spanish curriculum nor a bilingual professor to teach Spanish to enrolled TNS students, despite the demand to train bilingual […]
In the late 1940s, America’s postwar boom brought prosperity, which generally meant a new house and a new car for middle class families. This changed everything, here and across the […]
Tempe’s Petersen House has been a local icon since it’s construction as a farmhouse in 1892. Come learn about the various eras of this fascinating home and how it fits […]
Louis Carlos Bernal’s “Benitez Suite” photos of 1977 capture Borderlands life against the forces that sought to destroy it. Dr. Huizar-Hernández introduces some of Bernal’s main contributions to Chicano fine […]
Victory Acres emerged during an era of post-war prosperity and development. The neighborhood served as a place of resilience and cultural identity even in times of displacement and urban renewal. […]
Tempe History Society is pleased to present its annual Legends Celebration, an event that honors the people—both past and present—who shaped Tempe into the vibrant city we love today. Enjoy […]
In many Southwestern matrifocal cultures, Indigenous women’s lives are modeled after female heroes and sacred women who exemplify and express courage and kinship values. Laura Tohe, Arizona’s Poet Laureate and […]
The driving forces behind Arizona’s wild frontier prior to Statehood were the 5C’s: copper, cattle, cotton, citrus, and climate. Local Award-Winning author Albert Monreal Quihuis takes us through the wild history of […]
Delirium is a change in mental abilities that can develop suddenly and is a medical emergency, especially for older adults. Dr. Johannah Uriri-Glover explains why older adults are at a […]
When Mary Lou Gulley, the proprietress of the Mystery Castle, died in her late 80s, she left behind more than a mystery. Dr. Summer Cherland introduces Mary Lou Gulley, a […]