HD SOUTH - Home of the Gilbert Historical Museum

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HD SOUTH - Home of the Gilbert Historical Museum HD SOUTH is the center for arts and culture in Gilbert and we are also the only museum in Gilbert! We have on-going programs and events for people of all ages!

We pride ourselves in the archives we've gathered and preserved over the years. HD SOUTH, located at the southern end of the vibrant Gilbert Heritage District, is so much more than the home of the Gilbert Historical Museum. HD SOUTH is committed to preserving the past, illuminating the present, and contributing to the future of the East Valley.

PARTY IN THE STARSNovember 11, 2026 | 7:00pm – 8:00pm The East Valley Astronomy Club (EVAC) is a group of more than ...
10/16/2026

PARTY IN THE STARS
November 11, 2026 | 7:00pm – 8:00pm

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 where attendees will learn about the and be able to view celestial bodies in our ! This event takes place at the Observatory at the Riparian Preserve. Attendance limited.

Registration is required. Cost: FREE ~donations for EVAC are accepted at the observatory~
https://hdsouth.org/event/party-in-the-stars-21

GILBERT CARES: A DEMENTIA FRIENDLY AWARENESS & RESOURCE EVENTOctober 17, 2026 | 10:00am – 12:00pm Last day to register...
10/15/2026

GILBERT CARES: A DEMENTIA FRIENDLY AWARENESS & RESOURCE EVENT
October 17, 2026 | 10:00am – 12:00pm

Last day to register for Gilbert's 1st community-wide dementia education event! Learn from local experts, explore resources, share your ideas, and connect with others. Designed to educate, empower, and unite our community in supporting individuals living with dementia and their families, together, we can make Gilbert a more understanding and inclusive place for all. Registration is required. Cost: FREE

Register now: https://hdsouth.org/event/gilbert-cares-a-dementia-friendly-awareness-reseource-event/

STEM SATURDAY October 24, 2026 | 10:00am – 12:00pm. In this 2 hour-class, participants will learn the basics of the po...
10/15/2026

STEM SATURDAY October 24, 2026 | 10:00am – 12:00pm.
In this 2 hour-class, participants will learn the basics of the popular microcontroller hardware and software. They will first assemble a modular battery-powered electric dragster, which includes an Arduino board, motor controller, DC motor, and servo motor. Next, they will use a laptop with Arduino software to write a simple program that will control the dragster’s motion. After uploading the sketch to their vehicle, they will fine-tune it so that the car navigates an obstacle course in the least possible time. Participants will be allowed to keep their completed dragster. Ages 12-16 yrs. Registration is required. Cost: FREE

https://hdsouth.org/event/stem-saturday-36

Funding for this program is made possible by a generous grant from SRP—San Tan Generating Station.

Only a handful of spots left for PARANORMAL ON FILM!October 17, 2026 | Session 1 | 7:00pm – 8:30pm.Step into the shadows...
10/15/2026

Only a handful of spots left for PARANORMAL ON FILM!

October 17, 2026 | Session 1 | 7:00pm – 8:30pm.

Step into the shadows of history at HD SOUTH for an unforgettable evening of mystery and discovery. Join investigators from P.A.P.S for Paranormal On Film, a captivating program that explores . Guests will enjoy an hour-long presentation featuring real investigations and documented activity captured on film, offering a rare glimpse into the unseen. Following the presentation attendees will take part in a inside the historic museum. Registration is required. Space is limited. Cost: $25 per person.

https://hdsouth.org/event/paranormal-on-film-session-1

FAMILY HISTORY WORKSHOP: WHEN OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS October 20, 2026 | 6:30pm – 8:00pm Join ASU professor emeritus Duane ...
10/13/2026

FAMILY HISTORY WORKSHOP: WHEN OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS
October 20, 2026 | 6:30pm – 8:00pm 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. Bring a laptop, or notepad and pen. Throughout our lives, we encounter opportunities. Sometimes we don’t pursue them because we don’t think that we have what it takes to do so, or we do pursue them, but the outcome is not what we expected or hoped for. Sometimes they change our lives in interesting and desirable ways. In this workshop we will discuss our experiences with a range of opportunities. Ages 14 and up. Registration is required. Cost: FREE

https://hdsouth.org/event/family-history-workshop-when-opportunity-knocks/

GILBERT CARES: A DEMENTIA FRIENDLY AWARENESS & RESOURCE EVENT October 17, 2026 | 10:00am – 12:00pm. Join us for Gilber...
10/13/2026

GILBERT CARES: A DEMENTIA FRIENDLY AWARENESS & RESOURCE EVENT
October 17, 2026 | 10:00am – 12:00pm.

Join us for Gilbert's community-wide dementia education event! Whether you're a caregiver, family member, healthcare professional, or simply interested in learning more about dementia and how our community can better support those affected, this event is for you. Designed to , , and unite our in supporting individuals living with and their families, together, we can make Gilbert a more understanding and inclusive place for all. Registration is required. Cost: FREE

https://hdsouth.org/event/gilbert-cares-a-dementia-friendly-awareness-reseource-event


Mark your calendars! Earlybird tickets for our Annual Breakfast with Santa Fundraising Event go on sale October 19th. ...
10/13/2026

Mark your calendars! Earlybird tickets for our Annual Breakfast with Santa Fundraising Event go on sale October 19th.

, , and much more! Plus, free admission to HD SOUTH the day of the event!

https://hdsouth.org/events/holidayevent

COOKIE DECORATING FOR KID’S- October 24, 2026 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm. Kids ages 5 and up are going to have a great time lear...
10/12/2026

COOKIE DECORATING FOR KID’S- October 24, 2026 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm.

Kids ages 5 and up are going to have a great time learning simple cookie decorating techniques with Vickie from Mae’s Cookie Jar. She will guide participants in decorating Halloween themed sugar cookie set. All supplies and a take-home box are provided. See the calendar for a picture of the cookie set. Registration is required.
https://www.maescookiejar.com/hdsouth

GLEN CANYON EXPOSED-OPENING RECEPTION -OCTOBER 17TH 6pm-8pm. Join us in Gallery 4 for an evening of exploring Glen Canyo...
10/12/2026

GLEN CANYON EXPOSED-OPENING RECEPTION -OCTOBER 17TH 6pm-8pm.

Join us in Gallery 4 for an evening of exploring Glen Canyon through two unique perspectives!

Glen Canyon Exposed is an extraordinary photographic and film journey through one of America’s most iconic landscapes. This traveling exhibit bridges past and present, celebrating the enduring power of art to document, inspire, and advocate for our natural world.

Explore Glen Canyon through two unique perspectives: Tad Nichols’ stunning 1950s images captured before the canyon was flooded by Lake Powell, and Dawn Kish’s contemporary photographs and film documenting the canyon’s dramatic reemergence as lake levels decline.

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH It is the last week to explore the stories and pictures of Hispanic families who were instrument...
10/11/2026

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
It is the last week to explore the stories and pictures of Hispanic families who were instrumental in the settling and progress of Gilbert. In this exhibit you’ll have the opportunity to read about early life for Hispanic settlers, including recollections surrounding hard work, family times, and community. Don’t miss your chance to celebrate and learn a little more about the people who helped shape . This display runs through October 15th and is included in the price of museum admission. We're open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm.

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10 S Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ
85296

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

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+14809261577

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