The Chandler Museum’s mission is to serve as an interdisciplinary learning environment where the community comes together to share its stories, preserve its cultural heritage and experience Chandler as a people and place.
A key part of that mission is our ongoing commitment to gathering the stories of the people and communities who make up our city through oral histories, photos, videos, and objects. We believe that all people’s stories matter, and we want to hear yours.
While we have multiple projects aimed at collecting within specific communities, we know there are many other groups represented within the City of Chandler. If you don’t see something that relates to you, please use the Chandler Residents form.
For current and former residents of the City of Chandler who would like to share your personal stories.
For those who have a story about Eddie Basha, Jr.
For those who were incarcerated in Gila River or Poston Internment camp and would like to share your story, or if you would like to share the story of a family member who was incarcerated in a Japanese Internment camp.
For those from Vietnam and would like to share your story, or if you would like to share the story of a family member who is from Vietnam.
For those who are current or former residents of the Southside Village Neighborhood.
For veterans who would like to share their story, or if you would like to share the story of a family member who served.
Donating to the Collection
Have an item to donate? For information about the process, visit Potential Object Donation Information.
For questions, call 480-782-2717 or email Chandler Museum.