Tempe History Museum January News & Events

Happy New Year from the Tempe History Museum! This month, check out multiple opportunities to peek inside Tempe's historic homes and kick off Black History Month with a book club and special breakfast. 

Explore below or visit tempe.gov/MuseumEvents for more information and to view the full calendar.

Eisendrath House drop-in tours
Saturday, Jan. 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
1400 N. College Ave.

What do you know about the pink house next to Papago Park? Find out more about this Tempe landmark with a self-guided tour. Although Eisendrath House seemed isolated on a desert hillside, its residents maintained strong connections to Jewish culture, artistic accomplishment and the wealthiest of social circles. Drop by to experience this intriguing historic home and its beautiful surroundings. Free admission, no registration necessary.  

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Petersen House drop-in tours
Saturday, Jan. 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
1414 W. Southern Ave.

How many times have you traveled by this colorful Victorian home, wondering what’s inside? Find out more about this Tempe icon with your own self-guided tour. Petersen House was once the center of a bustling ranch, an elegant declaration of one family’s status and influence in a growing town. Drop by to experience this charming historic home and unlock the stories it can tell. Free admission, no registration necessary.  

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African American Advisory Committee Book Club
The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times by Michelle Obama
Wednesday, Jan. 25, at 5 p.m.
Free virtual event

We welcome all participants to this book club series that meets once a month to discuss books written by Black authors. Dr. Felicia Durden will lead a session featuring the book The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times by Michelle Obama; Jan. 25 will be  the first discussion for this title. Find a copy of the book at your local bookstore or library 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.

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Faith in Action Prayer Breakfast
Presented by the African American Advisory Committee
Friday, Feb 3, from 9 to 11 a.m.
Wyndham Phoenix Airport/Tempe Hotel

The African American Advisory Committee of Tempe History Museum invites you to join in the Faith in Action Prayer Breakfast to unite faith and civic leaders for the good of our city.

Breakfast will be held at the Wyndham Phoenix Airport/Tempe Hotel, tickets are available via Eventbrite.

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