Mainly Murals Walking Tour 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 and many of the artists’ inspirations behind the pieces. The tour is approximately two […]
Turquoise Trail Walking Tour 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.
Santa Cruz River History Tour This two-mile walking tour is led by Mauro Trejo and focuses on our relationship with the Santa Cruz River, how it supported Tucson’s early residents, and the factors in the 19th and 20th century that affected its demise. The tour begins and ends at Tucson's […]
Mexican Independence Day Celebration Saturday, September 16, 4:30-7:30 pm Included with admission After Mexico won independence from Spain in September 1821, the Presidio San Agustín del Tucson was under Mexican rule for 33 years. Join us as we celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day: 4:45 pm: Ballet Folklorico by Danzacultura Mexicana 5:45 pm: El […]
Armory Park Walking Tour $20/members, $25/non-members The Armory Park neighborhood is south of Broadway and east of Stone. Buildings started to go up in this area with the arrival of the railroad in 1880. The tour led by Alan Kruse covers a half-mile in two hours and includes the outsides […]
Walking the Wall of the Original Presidio Take a walk through downtown Tucson with tour guide Kathe Kubish 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 way, you’ll learn the interesting […]
Salon & Saloon Lecture: Hang ‘Em High in Arizona – Pima County’s Ghastly Gallows Presenter: Historian William Kalt Saturday, September 23, 2 pm - CANCELLED DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, THIS LECTURE HAS BEEN CANCELLED. WE ARE HOPING TO RESCHEDULE FOR A LATER DATE AND WILL LET EVERYONE KNOW WHEN THAT […]
Barrio Viejo Walking Tour Saturday, Sept. 23 - SOLD OUT Experience the rich history of Tucson through the Barrio Viejo (old neighborhood) walking tour. For over 100 years, Barrio Viejo was the heart of Tucson’s social, economic, and cultural life. This 90-minute tour will take you through the largest collection […]
Public Art and Murals Walking Tour 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 numerous public […]
Pioneer Women of Main Avenue Walking Tour Sunday, Sept. 24 - CANCELLED $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 […]
Fort Lowell Neighborhood Walking Tour Wednesday, September 27 - SOLD OUT The Fort Lowell area is much more than just the territorial fort and staging area for the final Indian campaign against Geronimo. Historian and preservationist Ken Scoville leads this tour that explains how most of the cultural layers of […]