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Keepers of Tucson’s Heritage

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.

Daily Activities with Admission
Tuesdays:
Historical Demonstrations 10 am-12 pm, 1 pm-3 pm
Docent Guided Tour, 10:30 am
Wednesdays:
Ask an Archaeologist 11am – 1pm (starts Feb 5)
Thursdays:
Docent Guided Tours, 10:30 am
Saturdays:
Docent Guided Tours, 10:30 am & 2 pm

Living History, Cultural Heritage, Activities for Kids, and More…

Enjoy demonstrations, activities, or exhibits.

Native Nations Day Craft Market Demonstrations & Performances
March 29, 10 am-2 pm
Included with regular admission

This event celebrates the history and culture of the indigenous people of southern Arizona.

New to the event this year! Performances by the Wa:k Tab Basket Dancers from San Xavier District of the Tohono O’odham Nation and the Cha’Bẽ’Tų Sweethearts dancers representing the White Mountain Apache Tribe, as well as representatives from the Old Pascua Museum and Yaqui Culture Center.

Vendors selling pottery, wood carvings, art, jewelry, beadwork, and wire baskets will also be in attendance and sweet and savory fry bread/popvers will also be available for sale.
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For all of our activities, visit our Calendar of Events, or our social media pages: Facebook, Instagram.

Cha’Bẽ’Tų Sweethearts

Historic area walking tours

Looking for more ways to explore Tucson’s history and culture? The Presidio Museum offers several different historical and cultural walking tours at various times with a local guides who will share their love of Tucson, keeping you entertained with interesting stories and facts. (Pets are welcome.)

See unique local murals or historic mansions and learn about different historic neighborhoods. For wine lovers, some of our tours end in a wine tasting at a downtown venue.

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