Fall 2024: November 9

Self-Guided

House open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Free admission, donations welcome

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. Donations welcome!

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 85281

Parking is limited, carpooling encouraged.

Fall 2024: October 26 and November 23

Self-Guided

House open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Free admission, donations welcome

Have you ever caught a glimpse of this small adobe home with its distinctive steep roof? See more of this quintessential Sonoran residence with your own self guided tour. Nestled in one of the most historically rich areas of Tempe, Elias-Rodriguez House tells the story of the strong, enterprising women who built a community and nurtured it with the products of their land and labor.

Drop by to experience this enchanting historic home and appreciate Tempe’s Mexican heritage. Free admission, no registration necessary. Donations welcome!

The historic nature of  Elias-Rodriguez House may affect accessibility for some people with mobility considerations. Entry to the house requires navigation of some uneven surfaces and walkways, and a step up or down is necessary to access some areas.  

Elias-Rodriguez House is located at 927 E. 8^th St., Tempe 85281

Parking is limited, carpooling encouraged. Parking lot gates open at 10:50 a.m.

Fall 2024: October 19

Self-Guided

House open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Free admission, donations welcome

How much do you know about this beautifully restored building in the shadow of the flour mill? Discover the many lives of Hayden House with your own self guided tour. Evolving from family home to boarding house to restaurant, Hayden House--widely known as “La Casa Vieja,” the old house, even in the 1920s--is the oldest continuously occupied building in Maricopa County.

Drop by to experience this irreplaceable historic property, the starting point of modern Tempe. Free admission, no registration necessary. Donations welcome!

The historic nature of Hayden House may affect accessibility for some people with mobility considerations. There are uneven surfaces and walkways both inside and outside the house, and a step up or down is necessary to access some areas.  

Because this historic property is an active workspace, some areas may not be open to the public.

Hayden House is located at 1 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe 85281. 

There is no public parking lot at Hayden House. The house is easily accessible by public transit. Parking at the 201 S. Ash Garage (a 3 minute walk) will be free on event day.

This event is hosted in partnership with Downtown Tempe Authority.

Fall 2024: September 28

Self-Guided

House open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Free admission, donations welcome

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. Donations welcome!

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.

Petersen House is located at 1414 W. Southern Ave., Tempe 85282

Parking is limited, carpooling encouraged.