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.
UPCOMING WALKS AND TRIPS
Turquoise Trail Guided Walking Tour - Feb 20th, 10am - 12:30 pm $20/person or $15/member
This docent-led walking tour covers the 2 ½ mile Turquoise Trail through the heart of downtown. Learn about Tucson’s fascinating history and see some architectural gems. Participants have the option of enjoying lunch on their own with other participants in the group afterwards. Price: $20 for non-members, $15 for members. Click here to register.
Congress Street Tour with historian Ken Scoville - Feb 21st, 1pm - 3pm $25Register Now
Discover the commercial development of downtown Tucson and Congress Street. In 1870, east of Stone was getting “out of town.” The impending arrival of the railroad caused land speculation to flourish and ongoing tensions between West and East Congress Street merchants. Movie theaters, the first high-rise, hotels and areas with “bad reputations” will be discussed. Tour ends at the train station.
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Meet at the Presidio at 8 a.m., departure 8:15 am. Return to Tucson mid-afternoon. Led by archeologist Homer Thiel. Our "sister" Presidio of Terrenate was constructed near the West bank of the San Pedro River in 1775. It lasted only five years and suffered from isolation and raids. Homer Thiel will describe what life was like and a special guest soldado will travel through time to join us as well! We will have lunch under the cottonwood trees at the remains of the town of Fairbank. We will carpool. Price includes a boxed lunch.
SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!!
$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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