Tempe History Society Lunch Talks
“Tempe’s Early Presence of Hispanic Leadership”
By Dr. Pete Dimas   
Wednesday, Sept. 13, 11:30 a.m.   

The founding of Tempe was very much a part of the centuries-old movement of people north from central Mexico. By the time Charles Trumbull Hayden established his residence in what became Tempe, these people, principally from Sonora, were already living at this Salt River crossing. These Hispanic pioneers were involved in ranching, farming, freighting, business, etc.
They were also involved in the leadership of the area. Dr. Pete Dimas will explore the origins and evolution of Tempe’s Hispanic heritage and leadership, and their implications for Tempe’s future. The event is held in the Tempe History Museum Community Room, or live stream the event on Facebook.
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Featured exhibit opening: Tempe Signs
Thursday, Sept. 14, 6-8 p.m.

Take a trip through history while exploring iconic signage from Tempe’s past. Find out more at the opening of "Tempe Signs," Tempe History Museum’s new featured exhibit.

See the exhibit and join us for light refreshments, live music by E Alo and the chance to evoke fond memories of past Tempe businesses.
"Tempe Signs" shows how signs can be iconic to a community, bringing back memories of beloved businesses and reminding us how the visual landscape of a city changes over time.

In addition to physical signs, the exhibit will feature historic sign photography on a three-screen video loop, an interactive storymap to explore signs by location and contemporary art by Manny Burruel, Mike Butzine, and Douglas Towne, local artists whose work is inspired by signs.
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African American Advisory Committee Book Club
The African American Experience in Tempe by Jared Smith
Thursday, Sept. 28, 5 p.m.
Free virtual event via Zoom  

Dr. Felicia Durden will lead the second discussion featuring the book The African American Experience in Tempe by Jared Smith. Find a copy of the book at the museum gift shop, or read the PDF here, 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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