Keepers of Tucson’s Heritage
Tucson Presidio Museum
Historic walking tours, demonstrations, heritage and exhibits
SUMMER HOURS:
MAY: Wednesday-Sunday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (last admission: 2:00 p.m.)
JUNE: Thursday-Sunday, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (last admission: 1:00 p.m.)
Closed July – August except for special and pre-registered events
SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS NOW OPENNN
At Presidio: Week of June 1
At Fort Lowell: Week of June 8, June 22 and July 6
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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.
Hands-On History Summer Camp at the Presidio Museum
June 1-5, 8:30 am-3 pm
With a mixture of science, history, culture, and art; Presidio Museum camps will engage your child with a variety of hands-on activities and demonstrations in a unique setting.
they won’t even realize they’re learning!
Click here for more information, Fort Lowell Camps, and registration
Special Summer Night Lecture!
Cathay Williams: A Female Buffalo Soldier by Floyd Gray
Thursday, June 4 at 7:30 pm
The Presidio Museum Territorial Patio
Pre-register: $10 for members, $13 for non-members
At the door: $15
Cathay Williams, an African American woman, successfully posed as a man and served in the US Army in the 1860s. Floyd Gray will discuss her experiences as a Buffalo Soldier, serving in the 38th Infantry (one of six segregated, all-black regiments) during the Civil War.
Tours and Workshops at the Presidio Museum
Turquoise Trail
May 16th
8:30 am – 11 am
$20/member
$35/general
Explore Tucson’s rich history on a guided walking tour along the Turquoise Trail, a 2.5-mile loop through Downtown marked by a painted turquoise line. Your guide will share stories of Tucson’s early days, historic buildings, and the people who helped shape the city’s legacy.
Public Art Walking Tour
May 16
10 am – 12 pm
$20/member
$35/general
Celebrate Tucson’s rich history and vibrant public art scene on this guided 1.5-mile walking tour through downtown. Beginning at the Tucson Presidio Museum, the tour explores a variety of murals and public art—including several new works that honor Tucson’s 250+ year history.
Turquoise Trail Walking Tour – Shortened Version
May 17
10 am – 12 pm
$20/member
$35/general
This tour is shorter than the full Turquoise Trail, being two miles instead of 2.5. It covers much of the Turquoise Trail through the heart of downtown and the Barrio Streetscape. Attendees will learn about Tucson’s fascinating history while viewing some architectural gems.
Barrio Viejo
May 17
9 am – 11:00 pm
$20/member
$35/general
Explore Tucson’s oldest neighborhood and the largest collection of Sonoran row houses in the United States. For over a century, Barrio Viejo (Old Neighborhood) was the heart of Tucson’s social, economic, and cultural life.
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