Date coming soon! Cemetery events happen in November and March.

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Join us for a free self-guided tour at Tempe’s most mysterious historic site! 

Tucked below two hills on desert land that was once far from town, this resting place is almost as old as the city itself. Walk among the gravestones to learn the stories of five Tempe women remembered as neighbors, advocates, educators, and community builders. You will be surprised by the history you find right under your feet!   

Tempe History Museum docents will be stationed at each clearly marked gravesite to start conversations and answer questions.  The historic nature of Double Butte Cemetery may affect accessibility for some people with mobility considerations. Reaching the gravesites requires navigation of unpaved pathways, uneven surfaces, and areas of loose dirt or gravel. 

Free admission, no registration necessary. We recommend arriving by Noon so you have plenty of time to visit each gravesite. Enter the cemetery from S. 48^th St. and W. Westcourt Wy. and follow the signs to park and check in at the Memorial Garden. Parking is limited, carpools and rideshares encouraged.

Check back for Eisendrath House events, coming this Fall!

Experience Tempe's most unique historic house and its unmatched setting.  Whether silhouetted in clean desert daylight or bathed in the soft glow of sunset, this unique property makes every event special.

The historic nature of Eisendrath House may affect accessibility for some people with mobility considerations. Entry to the house requires navigation of some uneven surfaces and walkways. The house has a lift to the second floor. There is one accessible space in the main parking lot and a second accessible space in the parking lot immediately behind the house.

Because this historic property is home to Tempe’s Public Art staff, some areas of the house are not open to the public.

Eisendrath House is located at 1400 N. College Ave., Tempe 85288

Parking is limited, carpooling encouraged.

Christmas Events at Petersen House

Every December!

Check back in Fall 2026 for dates and times

Experience a Christmas tradition like no other at Tempe's historic Petersen House!

For over 40 years this Victorian jewel has been decorated for the holidays in high style, with an emphasis on its Danish heritage. Enjoy free self-guided historic house tours, light refreshments, holiday carols from the Marcos de Niza Chamber Singers, and fun activities. We even have a pop-up Museum Store so you can cross shopping off your holiday list!

The historic nature of Petersen House may affect accessibility for some people with mobility considerations. There is ramp access to the first floor of the house, but the second floor is accessible only by the original stairs. Petersen House does not have a lift, and people using mobility devices may not be able to visit the second floor.

Free admission, no registration necessary. Petersen House is located at 1414 W. Southern Ave., Tempe. 

Petersen House Evening Open House

Check back in Fall 2026 for details

Enjoy the glitter and gleam when the valley’s Victorian jewel lights up for the evening

Experience Tempe's historic Petersen House at its coziest! Join us for beautiful decorations, light refreshments, relaxing string music from The Lavender Quartet, and self-guided historic house tours, all by the glow of vintage lamplight.

The historic nature of Petersen House may affect accessibility for some people with mobility considerations. There is ramp access to the first floor of the house, but the second floor is accessible only by the original stairs. Petersen House does not have a lift, and people using mobility devices may not be able to visit the second floor.

Free admission, no registration necessary. Petersen House is located at 1414 W. Southern Ave., Tempe.