An old elementary school is the perfect location for the Gilbert Historical Museum. Listed on the National Registry for Historical Buildings, you can view the artifacts from the past and tour an old Gilbert landmark. An old covered wagon and military relics are just a few of the exhibits there.

Many of the Valley’s gated master planned communities are built where cotton once grew. Subdivisions have sprouted up on farmland in all directions. Areas that were once rural are now home to a more diverse population, who enjoy amenities that were previously out of their budget.