January 2008

Tuesday, January 8th - 4:00 pm at the Chandler Museum
General Membership Meeting
General Membership Meetings are open to the public. Come out to one of our meetings to find out about upcoming events, exhibits, programs and membership.

Tuesday, January 8th - 4:15 pm at the Chandler Museum
Guest Speaker Series- Bob Martinez
FREE and open to the public.
Directly after the General Membership Meeting is our first Guest Speaker for 2008, Bob Martinez. Bob and Helen Martinez’s families have been in the Chandler area for many decades. Most people will remember several generations of the Martinez family for their involvement in Chandler High School athletics and for their contributions to community sports programs.

Wednesday, January 16th from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm at the Chandler Museum
Welcoming Reception for City of Chandler’s New Museum Administrator Jody Crago
Join the Chandler Historical Society as we welcome the City of Chandler’s new Museum Administrator Jody Crago. Jody comes to Chandler from Wheaton, IL where he was the Director of the DuPage County Historical Museum.

Saturday, January 19th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm in the Courtyard between the Chandler Museum and the Downtown Chandler Library
City of Chandler’s Multi-Cultural Festival
Join the City of Chandler and the Chandler Museum as we celebrate the diversity of Chandler. Events include live singers and dancers, ethnic food booths, crafts and games. The Chandler Museum will have children’s crafts and activities available throughout the day.

Tuesday, January 22nd - 4:00 pm a t the Chandler Museum
Guest Speaker Series- Ernie Karkula
FREE and open to the public.
Ernie Karkula will present the Karkula family history in Chandler from life in Goodyear in the 1920s to present day.

February 2008

Saturday, February 9th – 10:00 am to 12:00 pm or 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at McCullough- Price House
Children’s Valentine Tea
Children ages 6-12 are invited to the McCullough-Price house to celebrate Statehood Day and Valentine’s Day.
Arizona and Valentine’s Day have been linked together since it was on Valentine’s Day 1912, when Arizona became the 48th state. Participants will listen to a storyteller in period costume describe the story of how Arizona became a state, enjoy tea and refreshments, and make a Valentine’s Day craft for someone special. This event is co-sponsored by the Urban Teal Loft and the California Pizza Kitchen.
The Valentine’s Tea is limited to the first 30 children who register by calling 480-782-2876. The event is free, however, a $5 donation is suggested. The activity is part of the ongoing Hands-On-History Program for Kids at the house, which is a recently restored historic residence that now serves as the City’s Visitors Center, an exhibit gallery, and event facility.
The McCullough-Price House and Visitors Center is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and there is no admission fee. It is located at 300 S. Chandler Village Drive, on the southwest side of the Chandler Fashion Center.
For more information on the McCullough-Price House go to www.chandleraz.gov/history.

Tuesday, February 12th – 4:00 pm at the Chandler Museum
General Membership Meeting
General Membership Meetings are open to the public.

Tuesday, February 12th – 4:15 pm at the Chandler Museum
Guest Speaker Series - Howard Black
FREE and open to the public.
Ben Cloud will present his family’s history in Chandler.

Tuesday, February 26th – 4:00 pm at the Chandler Museum
Guest Speaker Series - Barbara Gaddis Knox
FREE and open to the public.
Barbara Knox will discuss the Knox family history in Chandler from 1900 to present.

March 2008

Friday, March 7th - March 9th- Visit www.chandlerchamber.com for times
Chandler Ostrich Festival
The Chandler Chamber of Commerce hosts the Ostrich Festival at Tumbleweed Park at McQueen and Germann Roads in Chandler. Known as one of the most unique festivals in the country, the Ostrich Festival features food booths, vendor booths, Historic Tumbleweed Ranch and Ostrich races. Located near the ostrich race track is the City of Chandler and the Chandler Historical Society’s Historic Tumbleweed Ranch. This historic ranch features two restored historic homes, a red shed theater and the historic Boswell Cotton Gin. Visit Tumbleweed Ranch during the Ostrich Festival for games, crafts and living history presentations.

Tuesday, March 11th – 4:00 pm at the Chandler Museum
General Membership Meeting
General Membership Meetings are open to the public.

Tuesday, March 11th – 4:15 pm at the Chandler Museum
Guest Speaker Series - Jim Parrish
FREE and open to the public.

Thursday, March 13th - 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at The Chandler Museum
Open House Event

Visit the past, present and future with the Chandler Historical Society!

Visit the past through live historic interpretations of a 1912 tenthouse and of Chandler’s first general store. View live historic demonstrations and taste freshly churned ice cream and butter.

View the museum’s present educational programs, volunteer opportunities and membership benefits.

Glimpse the future of the Chandler Museum as the City of Chandler begins plans on the new museum in Historic Downtown Chandler!

Become a member of the Chandler Historical Society at the open house to receive a bonus gift and a chance to win a $100 gift card from Westcor!


Wednesday, March 19th – 10:00 am – 11:30 am & 1:30 am to 3:00 pm at the Chandler Museum
Kid’s Intersession Workshop- Backyard Critters!
See “Education & Tours” for more information on Museum Workshops

Tuesday, March 25th – 4:00 pm at the Chandler Museum
Guest Speaker Series - Norman Jones for the Power Family
FREE and open to the public.

April 2008

Tuesday, April 8th – 4:00 pm
Annual General Membership Meeting
New board members will be selected at this meeting. Members should mail back their proxies in time for this meeting, or plan on attending this meeting to vote for new board members.

Tuesday, April 8th – 4:30 pm
Guest Speaker Series - Glenna McCollum-Cloud for the McCollum Family
FREE and open to the public.

Tuesday, April 22nd – 4:00 pm
Guest Speaker Series - Margaret Wheeler
FREE and open to the public.

Friday, April 25th – 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Arizona History Conference Reception- 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm - closed to the public
6:00 pm- 7:00 pm- Citrus Valley Playhouse- mock radio show with Arizona and Chandler references- free and open to the public

Saturday, April 26th
9:45 am- 10:30 am
City of Chandler’s 95th Birthday Party in the San Marcos Hotel Courtyard

10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Chandler Historical Society’s 24th Annual Pioneer Luncheon in San Marcos Pavilion
See “Fundraisers” for more information.
shuttles will be available to take people from City’s Birthday Party to the San Marcos Pavilion

6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Chandler Education Foundation’s All Class Reunion at San Marcos Lodge
Visit www.chandleredfoundation.org for more information.

May 2008

Tuesday, May 13th – 4:00 pm
General Membership Meeting
General Membership meetings are open to the public.

Tuesday, May 13th – 4:15 pm
Guest Speaker Series - Ben Cloud
FREE and open to the public.

Tuesday, May 27th – 4:00 pm
Guest Speaker Series - TBD
FREE and open to the public.

June 2008

Saturday, June 14th – 10:00 am to 12:00 & 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Children’s Summer Workshops- A Day in the Life of a Cowboy
See “Education & Tours” for more information on Museum Workshops.

Saturday, June 28th - 10:00 am to 12:00 & 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Children’s Summer Workshops- Chandler Pioneer Life
See “Education & Tours” for more information on Museum Workshops

July 2008

Saturday, July 19th - 10:00 am to 12:00 & 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Children’s Summer Workshops- Rock Around Chandler: A 1950s Party Hop
See “Education & Tours” for more information on Museum Workshops.

August 2008

Saturday, August 2nd - 10:00 am to 12:00 & 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Children’s Workshop- If you lived with the Hohokam
See “Education & Tours” for more information on Museum Workshops.

September 2008

Tuesday, September 9th – 4:00 pm at the Chandler Museum
General Membership Meeting

Tuesday, September 9th – 4:15 pm at the Chandler Museum
Guest Speaker Series- TBD
FREE and open to the public.

October 2008

Tuesday, October 14th – 4:00 pm at the Chandler Museum
General Membership Meeting

Tuesday, October 14th - 4:15 pm at the Chandler Museum
Guest Speaker Series- TBD
FREE and open to the public.

Friday, October 31st – 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Chandler Historical Society’s 17th Annual “Celebrate Chandler” Charity Golf Tournament
at the San Marcos Golf Resort
Visit “Fundraisers” for sponsor and player information

November 2008

No Guest Speaker Series in November due to Veteran’s Day and Thanksgiving.

December 2008

Tuesday, December 9th – 4:00 pm at the Chandler Museum
General Membership Meeting

Tuesday, December 9th – 4:15 pm at the Chandler Museum
Guest Speaker Series- TBD

Saturday, December 13th – 11:00 to 1:30 pm
5th Annual Chandler Sports Hall of Fame
See “Fundraisers” for more information