Mainly Murals Walking Tour January 7, 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 $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. Supreme Court unassisted **Gladys Franklin – active with […]
Turquoise Trail Walking Tour  $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 history special. Pre-registration is required. Click here to register.
Living History Day: The People of Tucson Saturday, January 14, 10 am-2 pm $10/adult, $5/person ages 6-13 Pima County residents, seniors, and the military receive $3 off with ID The Presidio Museum comes alive allowing visitors to get a feel for life in the Presidio during the late 18th-century New […]
Turquoise Trail Walking Tour - A Slightly Shorter Tour $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). The tour then turns north on […]
Barrio Viejo Walking Tour January 21, 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 […]
Salon & Saloon Lecture: Ambush at Bloody Run - The Wham Payroll Robbery January 21, 2 pm $5/person - Pre-register online below or pay at the door. In 1889 outlaws attacked the Buffalo Soldiers to steal the payroll they were protecting. The trial and the award of the Medal of […]
Fort Lowell Walking Tour Wednesday, January 25, 1-3 pm - SOLD OUT $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. […]
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 […]
Native Nations Day Demonstrations & Craft Market January 28, 10 am-2 pm Included with general admission Celebrate the culture and history of local Indigenous people. Enjoy educational demonstrations and purchase crafts: Beadwork   *   Clay Pots   *   Jewelry   *   Basket Weaving   * […]
Mansions of Main Avenue Walking Tour Sunday, January 29, 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, […]