Tempe History Museum February News & Events

Spring has sprung at the Tempe History Museum! Check out what's going on at the Museum this March, from insightful lunchtime talks to exciting live music performances.

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

Tempe History Society Lunch Talks 

“Building a Sense of Place in East Arizona” 
By Dr. Vanessa Fonseca-Chávez 

In the late 1800s, many Hispanic families from the New Mexico Territory migrated to northeastern Arizona.

They brought with them cultural practices and sheepherding traditions that helped to shape local economies and the way communities cultivated their sense of place.

In this presentation, Vanessa Fonseca-Chávez will discuss the migration paths of Hispanic New Mexicans to the present-day towns of Concho and St. Johns, Arizona. She will share the stories and histories of this region and discuss its importance within Arizona history. 

The event is held in the Tempe History Museum Community Room, or live stream the event on Facebook.

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PERFORMANCES at the MUSEUM:

Las Calakas 

Friday, March 10, 7 p.m. 
Outdoors in the Museum Plaza

Las Calakas are an energetic Cumbia fusion band who love to party and make people dance! They combine traditional sounds with rock, reggae, funk and punk to create one amazing experience. Just try to stay in your seat! Presented outdoors in the Museum Plaza. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket for this free outdoor concert.

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Community Chats:

Wellness: More Than the Absence of Illness 

Tuesday, March 21, 6 to 8 p.m.  

Join the African American Advisory Committee of Tempe History Museum as we review the benefits of wellness, the process of continuously striving towards one's level of optimal health. 

Presented by Ahmad Daniels.

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African American Advisory Committee Book Club 

Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison 

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 Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison; March 29 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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