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:
Thursdays at 11:00 am
And other times when docents are available.
Upcoming Events
Turquoise Trail Walking Tour
Thursday, September 19th
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Let our knowledgeable docent lead you on a walk along the Turquoise Trail through downtown to see historic buildings and hear stories that make Tucson's history special.
Member Price: $15
Non-Member Price: $20
Click here for more information and to register
FANDANGO
September 29th
Cocktails 5:00 p.m., Dinner 6:00 p.m
At The Coronet on Cushing Street
Originally known at The Ferrin House, built in the 1860’s.
(Formerly Cushing Street Bar)
198 W. Cushing Street
Supporting the programs and operations of the Presidio Museum. Dress in your Tucson finest: bolo ties, guayaberas, rebozos, and pull out that turquoise!
Silent Auction and Raffle
Member Ticket Price: $75, Non-member Ticket Price: $85
Business sponsorships: $500, Table sponsorships: $1000
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE or mail in check to Presidio Museum, 196 N. Court Avenue, 85701
Upcoming Events
Salon and Saloon – A Lecture Series
Saturday, September 28st
2:00 at The Dusty Monk Pub
Featuring Jim Turner speaking on “Arizona Entertainment - Spaniards to Statehood"
From maromas (Mexican acrobats) to John Philip Sousa's military band, no matter how tough life was, Tucsonans always knew how to have fun! Historian Jim Turner has been collecting anecdotes from memoirs, old newspapers, and oral histories for more than three decades and has found that you can have a good time talking about how people used to have a good time."
Price: $5 at the door.
Image: “Jarabe Tapatio”, by artist Eduardo Cataño. Also known as the Mexican Hat Dance.
Presidio District Gastronomy Tour
$70 for members, $85 for non-members (Unless otherwise noted in registration)
12:30 - 4 pm
Endorsed by the Tucson City of Gastronomy, the Presidio District Experience includes stops in several different 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 past in historic locations. The fall 2019 dates are listed below. Click on each date to register.
October 10, 2019
October 23, 2019
November 20, 2019
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