Keepers of Tucson’s Heritage
Tucson Presidio Museum
Historic walking tours, demonstrations, docent-led tours, and exhibits
Open Tuesday – Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm
A re-creation of the Spanish fort built in 1775, the Presidio Museum allows visitors to experience Tucson’s history first hand. On docent-guided tours, you’ll discover how Tucson residents lived before air conditioning and cell phones. Visitors enter through an 1860s Sonoran Row house. See the remains of a 2,000 year old pit house and learn about the lives of early Native Americans in the Early People’s Park.
Día de los Muertos at the Presidio Museum!
Día de los Muertos Ofrenda Exhibition Sneak Peek
Friday, Oct. 23
5 pm – 7 pm
The Presidio Museum will be open for FREE
Take a sneak peek of the annual Ofrenda Exhibition, in partnership with Tucson-Mexico Sister Cities, and chat with Dr. Luis Coronado Guel, Director of the University of Arizona College of Social & Behavioral Sciences’ Mexico Initiatives, on the traditions and symbolism of Día de los Muertos.
Drinks will be available to purchase from Brandylion Tea & Spirits.
Upcoming Walking Tours and More
Cochineal Workshop
Saturday, October 10
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
$20/member, $30/general
Register Here
Join Andrew Lettes, the Sonoran Scientist, for a hands-on workshop that uncovers the interesting world of cochineal.
Evergreen Cemetery Walking Tour
Saturday, October 17
9:00 am – 11:00 am
$20/member, $35/general
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Visit Evergreen Cemetery and view the graves of several historical characters such as Sam Hughes, Larcena Pennington, and Tom Jeffords while hearing the stories of their lives.
Salon and Saloon
Saturday, October 17
2:00 pm – 3:00 am
Pre-registration: $10 general/ $7 member
At the door: $10
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Join artist Bill Singleton, whose art graces our Presidio, Tubac’s Presidio, and the Tucson train station, as he tells the story of the Anza Trail through his art.
Barrio Viejo Walking Tour
Sunday, October 18
9:30 am – 11:30 am
$20/member, $35/general
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Explore Tucson’s oldest neighborhood and the largest collection of Sonoran row houses in the United States. For over a century, Barrio Viejo was the heart of Tucson’s social, economic, and cultural life.
Tohono O’odham Fry Bread Workshop
Thursday, October 22
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
$45/member, $55/general
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Join Sherrie Cruz of Sheri’s Traditional Foods to learn the art of making Tohono O’odham fry bread.
Hold the Fort!
A fall garrison day and historic demos
Saturday, October 24
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Included with general admission
Admission Tickets
Enjoy the opening of the Día de los Muertos Ofrenda Exhibition with musket and cannon demos, tortillas, blacksmiths, and more!
Día de los Muertos Ofrenda Exhibition
October 24 – November 8
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Included with general admission
Admission Tickets
The Presidio Museum will host ofrendas created by the community, Presidio staff, board members, and volunteers honoring those who have passed away.
Murals & More of the 4th Avenue District
Sunday, October 25
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
$20/member, $35/general
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Learn about the local artists behind the murals on 4th Ave, uncover hidden gems, and discover stories that bring Tucson’s streets to life.
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