The Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum is a re-creation of the Tucson Presidio built in 1775. Visitors travel back in time to learn about life as early Tucsonans would have lived it. Docent tours discuss life in the Santa Cruz Valley for early Native Americans, Presidio residents and Territorial Period settlers. See the archaeological remains of a pit house, walk along the original Presidio wall and experience a 150 year old classic Sonoran Row house.
Docent-led tours on Thursdays at 11:00 am and Sundays at 1:00 pm.
Upcoming Activities
El Presidio District Walking Tour with Ken Scoville - TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE
Why is Tucson the City it is Today?
Wednesday, January 16th 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Price: $25
This walking tour features the residential development of Tucson within and beyond the northern portion of the presidio and along the Camino Real (today’s Main Ave.). The geographic relationship between the Santa Cruz River and the Presidio and the later development of “Snob Hollow” will also be explored along with other decisions that have influenced why Tucson.
Salon and Saloon: A lecture series
Two Early Villages of Tumamoc Hill
Featuring Dr. Suzanne Fish
Saturday, January 26th at 2:00 pm
$5 per person at the door
Tumamoc Hills is a "trincheras" site, defined by location on a hill and the architecture made of unshaped stone. It is recognized as an ancestral site of today's O'odham people. On the hill are remains of pit houses, rock art and a village structure.
Dr. Suzy Fish is an Emeritus Curator at the UA School of Anthropology.
Also register for the site tour on March 16th lead by Drs. Suzy and Paul Fish and archaeologist Gayle Hartmann.
Register here for March 16th tour of Tumamoc.
Family Adventure Hour and Blacksmithing Demonstration
Saturday, January 26th
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Living history is the most entertaining and impactful form of history education for young visitors. This event starts with a look at the Presidio followed by various activities such as pushing the blacksmith's bellows, crafts, games and stories.
Free with admission or membership.
SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!!
The Presidio District Gastronomy Tour
$65 for members, $75 for non-members.
Endorsed by the Tucson City of Gastronomy, the Presidio District Experience Tour includes stops at several locations in the historic Presidio District of Downtown Tucson. Participants experience Tucson's complex food heritage and the fusion of Old and New World ingredients while hearing great stories of Tucson's history in historic locations. Click on the dates below for more details and to register.
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