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 11:15 am. We apologize for the inconvenience but the Sunday, Sept. 23 tour at 11:15 am has been canceled.
Upcoming Events at the Presidio!
Saturday, September 22
Blacksmith Demonstration
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
See the blacksmiths hard at work. Have a chance to push the bellows and learn how much effort it takes to make a nail by hand!
Saturday, September 22
Family Adventure Hour!
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Bring the kids (and those that are young at heart) for a morning of family activities and stories.
Sunday, September 23
Docent Demonstration: Old and New World Harvests
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Learn about the crops and bounty of the native Sonoran desert and about those plants and foodstuffs brought over from Europe.
Saturday, September 29
Salon and Saloon - A Lecture Series "Multi-Cultural Marriages in Tucson, 1856 - 1900"
2 p.m. at The Dusty Monk Pub
After the Gadsden Purchase of 1854, the cultural blending between Mexicans and Euro-Americans through marriage was similar to other Southwest towns in the Southwest but in many ways the Tucson experiences were unique. With the help of diaries, memoirs, old newspapers, and official records, this presentation examines Tucson's multi-cultural marriages and their effect on today's culture.
Featuring Dr. Jim Turner Price: $5 at the door.
A PROGRESSIVE FOOD HERITAGE AND HISTORY TOUR
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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.
We apologize! We had no idea how popular these tours would be! All dates below are SOLD OUT.
Email info@TucsonPresidio.com to be notified when Spring 2019 dates are announced.
$65 for members, $75 for non-members.
Sep 19 (SOLD OUT)) Sep 27 (SOLD OUT) Oct 21 (SOLD OUT) Nov 8 (SOLD OUT)
Nov 14 (SOLD OUT) Dec 2 (SOLD OUT)
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FANDANGO
Sunday, September 23rd, 5:00 p.m.
At The Historic Stillwell Twiggs Boarding House – Built in 1901
134 South Fifth Avenue
Support the Presidio Museum at this annual fundraising dinner. Enjoy the beauty and elegance of the Stillwell Twiggs Boarding House. Dine on an elegant meal with signature Sonoran and local flavors.
Dress in your Tucson finest: Bolo ties - Guayaberas - Rebozos - And pull out that Turquoise!
Table sponsorships: $1000, Business sponsorships: $500
Member Ticket Price: $75, Non-member Ticket Price: $85
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS, DETAILS ON SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES AND DETAILS ON RAFFLE ITEMS.
