Keepers of Tucson’s Heritage
Tucson Presidio Museum
Historic walking tours, demonstrations, docent-led tours, and exhibits
Open Thursday-Sunday, 9 am – 3 pm in August and September.
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.
Upcoming Events
Mexican Independence Day Celebration
Saturday, September 12th at 6 pm
FREE EVENT- Sponsored by Mr. John F. Bird
Celebrate Tucson’s Mexican history and heritage with a Ballet Folklorico performance by Danzacultura Mexicana, mariachi music by Los Changuitos Feos, and the traditional El Grito, presented by Sandra Orozco of the Consulate of Mexico. Dr. Luis Coronado Guel, College of Social and Behavioural Science, Director of Mexico Initiatives, will present a lecture on the history of El Grito at the end of the program.
Honoring Our Hispanic Heroes
On loan from the Daughters of the American Revolution
This exhibition tells the story of how Spain assisted the thirteen colonies during the American Revolution. Each panel tells the story of an individual Spanish soldier who played a significant role in the American revolution.
Upcoming Walking Tours and More
Walking the Presidio Wall at Dusk
Saturday, August 29
7 pm – 8:30 pm
$20/member, $35/general
Register Here
Trace the foundation of the original Presidio San Agustin. Today, the fort is buried beneath downtown Tucson, but it still has many stories to tell
Mainly Murals
Walking Tour
Saturday, September 5
10 am – 12 pm
$20/member, $35/general
Register Here
Explore a variety of murals and public art on a walking tour of murals north of Congress Street. Learn about the artists, their inspirations, and the stories behind each piece
Members’ Only Book Club
Sunday, September 6
Tucson Presidio Trust Members perk!
FREE FOR MEMBERS.
Pre-register Here
Join us to read, learn, and discuss the history of the Southwest!
September’s book is Almanac of the Dead by Leslie Marmon Silko.
Barrio Viejo
Walking Tour
Sunday, September 20
9:30 am – 11:30 am
$20/member, $35/general
Register Here
Explore Tucson’s oldest neighborhood, home to the largest collection of Sonoran row houses in the United States.
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