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.
CLOSED Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Later This Month:
Historic Walk of Congress Street with historian Ken Scoville
Congress Street: Tucson’s Street of Dreams with historian Ken Scoville
Saturday, December 15th, 1pm - 3pm
Discover the commercial development of downtown Tucson and why Congress Street is the street it is today. In 1870, east of Stone was getting “out of town.” The impending arrival of the railroad caused land speculation to flourish and ongoing tension between West and East Congress Street merchants after 1880. Movie theaters, the first high-rise, hotels and areas with “bad reputations” will be discussed. Given the time of the year, we will also talk about Christmas time in the Old Pueblo. Meet at the entrance of the Presidio Museum and we will end the tour at the train station. Register here. $25
Family Adventure Hour
December 22nd, 10:30 am to 12 pm
Free with admission
Blacksmith Demonstration
December 26th, 10 am to 1 pm
Free with admission
NEW SPRING DATES FOR GASTRONOMY FOOD 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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THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
Luminaria Nights
Dec. 7 and 8, 4-7:30 pm
The Presidio Museum’s holiday celebration, has been extended to two nights this year! Each night’s offerings will be different, and are included in general admission:
Friday, Dec. 7, 4-7:30 pm -
Quiet and calm
* Luminarias at both the Presidio Museum and at La Cocina
* Docent Tours
* Presidio Museum Gift Shop and Old Town Artisans Shops open until 7:30 pm
* Live entertainment at La Cocina Restaurant by the Greg Morton & Friends Bluegrass Band at 6:30 pm and Oscar Fuentes, a performer whose musical genres include rock and roll, salsa, pop, musica ranchera, and blues, at 9:30 pm.
Saturday, Dec. 8, 4-7:30 pm -
Food, stories, crafts, muskets and the cannon!
* Luminarias at both the Presidio Museum and at La Cocina
* Carrillo School’s Las Posadas Procession arriving at 4:15 pm
* The Night Before Christmas read in English and Spanish
* Cookie decorating and ornament making
* Hot chocolate, cookies and live holiday flute music
* Night-time musket firings throughout the evening
* Tamales available for sale
* Presidio Museum Gift Shop and Old Town Artisans Shops open until 7:30 pm
* Live entertainment at La Cocina by folk singer Eb Eberlein at 7 pm and guitar player, singer and composer Miguel Reyes whose musical styles include salsa, classical, Bossa Nova, ska, jazz and rock, at 9:30 pm.
Special Thanks our media sponsor, the Arizona Daily Star!
