





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.
THE PRESIDIO MUSEUM HAS A NEW PHONE NUMBER: 520-622-0594
CLOSED ON:
CHRISTMAS EVE
CHRISTMAS DAY
NEW YEAR'S DAY
Docent-led Tours:
Thursdays at 11:00 am
And other times when docents are available.
This Weekend
Natural Christmas Wreath Competition
Entries Due Friday, Dec. 13, by 4 pm
Calling all crafters! Create a Christmas wreath from natural or hand-made items. Natural elements include pine boughs, yucca pods, corn husks, dried fruit, flowers. Hand-made items such as historic items from Territorial Arizona or earlier (i.e. candles, tinsmithed items, etc. Thin wire and glue may be used if it is not visible. First six people to enter get a free wreath. Wreaths must be submitted to the Presidio Museum in person by Friday, Dec. 13, at 4 pm.There is no charge to enter the competition, and the winner will be announced during Luminaria Night on Dec. 14. PRIZE for winning wreath: $100! We thank our anonymous sponsor for supporting this competition.
Luminaria Night at the Presidio Museum
Saturday, Dec. 14
4-7:30 pm
Included with admission or Presidio Museum membership
Enjoy the museum lit in hundreds of luminarias as well as holiday crafts, Spanish and English readings of “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” Loteria games, night musket volleys and holidays songs by the International School of Tucson’s choir beginning at 5 pm. Hot tamale dinners will be served for an additional fee, and the Christmas Tavern will sell beer, wine, and Champurrado (Mexican hot chocolate) both with and without alcohol. Luminaria Night activities are included with admission except for most food and drink, which will be available for sale.
Special thanks to our sponsors:
Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum
196 N. Court Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85701
520-622-0594
info@TucsonPresidio.com
The Tucson Presidio Trust for Historic Preservation is a 501(c)(3) organization. Our tax ID number is 86-0687426. Donations are always appreciated.
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