Fort Lowell Walking Tour March 1, 1-3 pm $20/members, $25/non-members Historian and preservationist Ken Scoville explains how physical features, cultural layers, and political decisions have shaped not just the story of the district but the development of Arizona as well, from Apache wars to development wars. Discover why the Fort […]
Mainly Murals Walking Tour March 4, 10 am-12 pm - SOLD OUT $20 for members, $25 for non-members Led by tour guide Dorothy Yanez, the Mainly Murals Walking Tour includes many of the murals found north of Congress Street in downtown Tucson and discusses the artist, history of the mural […]
Pioneer Women of Main Avenue Walking Tour March 11, 10 am-12 pm - SOLD OUT $20/Member, $25/Non-member This walking tour focuses on the pioneer women who contributed so much to Tucson’s history. Some of the women covered include: **Sarah Sorin – the first female attorney to appear before the U.S. […]
Turquoise Trail Walking Tour Saturday, March 11, 10 am-12:30 pm - SOLD OUT $25 for non-members, $20 for members Led by tour guide Mauro Trejo, this tour takes attendees on a walk along the 2.5-mile Turquoise Trail through Downtown Tucson to see historic buildings and hear stories that make Tucson’s […]
Living History Day: The Trades, Skills, Arts, and Crafts of the Southwest March 11, 10 am-2 pm $10/adult, $5/person ages 6-13 Pima County residents, seniors, and military members receive $3 off with ID The Presidio Museum comes alive allowing visitors to get a feel for life in the Presidio during […]
Walking the Wall of the Original Presidio March 16, 10 am-12 pm - SOLD OUT $20/members, $25/non-members Take a walk through downtown Tucson and discover the extent of the original Presidio Wall. This tour shows attendees just how large the original Presidio San Agustin del Tucson actually was. Along the […]
Barrio Viejo Walking Tour March 18, 10-11:30 am - SOLD OUT $20/member, $25/non-member Experience the rich history of Tucson on the one-mile Barrio Viejo (old neighborhood) Walking Tour, which goes through the largest collection of Sonoran Row houses in the United States. For over 100 years, Barrio Viejo was the […]
Fort Lowell at 150: A Look at Our Regional History Saturday, March 18, 11 am-3 pm $5 per person suggested donation given at the door Fort Lowell was active from 1873 to 1891 during the Apache Wars. It is the successor to Camp Lowell, which was located in downtown Tucson […]
Salon & Saloon Lecture: Quirky Episodes of Death & Danger in the Santa Cruz Valley Saturday, March 18, 2 pm Presented at the Fort Lowell 150th Anniversary Celebration 2900 N. Craycroft Rd., Tucson, AZ Free. Donations appreciated As part of Fort Lowell's 150th Anniversary Celebration, Rick Collins with the National […]
Turquoise Trail Walking Tour - A Slightly Shorter Tour Sunday, March 19 - SOLD OUT $25 for non-members, $15 for members Led by tour guide Dorothy Yanez, this walking tour covers much of  the Turquoise Trail through the heart of downtown through the Barrio Streetscape (Stop 15 on the brochure). […]
Public Art and Murals Walking Tour $20/members, $25/non-members Recent years have seen an explosion of public art throughout Tucson. The Downtown Public Art Walking Tour, led by Presidio Museum Tour Guide Dorothy Yanez, begins at the Presidio Museum and proceeds through the neighborhood and into the downtown area, stopping at […]
Fourth Saturday Family Funday: Archaeology March 25, 10 am-1 pm Included in Admission Happy Archaeology Awareness Month! Learn about the archaeology of Tucson through a series of hands-on activities/demos that may include: **Learning how stone tools (ex: arrowheads) are made and used through flintknapping **Using an atlatl to throw darts […]
Mansions of Main Avenue Walking Tour Sunday, March 26, 10 am-12 pm - SOLD OUT $20/members, $25/non-members Take a stroll down Main Avenue with Presidio Museum Tour Guide Alan Kruse to view the homes and hear the stories of the movers and shakers of early Tucson who lived in them, […]
Fort Lowell Walking Tour March 29, 11:30 am-1:30 pm $20/members, $25/non-members Historian and preservationist Ken Scoville explains how physical features, cultural layers, and political decisions have shaped not just the story of the district but the development of Arizona as well, from Apache wars to development wars. Discover why the […]
Mainly Murals Walking Tour Saturday, April 1, 9 am-11 am - SOLD OUT $20 for members, $25 for non-members Led by tour guide Dorothy Yanez, the Mainly Murals Walking Tour includes many of the murals found north of Congress Street in downtown Tucson and discusses the artist, history of the […]
Tucson Folk Festival April 1 & 2 The Presidio Museum will again host a stage for the Tucson Folk Festival. While the museum's exhibits will be available for viewing, they may be difficult to see due to larger than usual crowds due to the Folk Festival. For more information about […]