Celebration of All Things
S-cuk Ṣon / Tucson 251+

Presented by the Tucson - Pima County Historical Commission

Sponsored By:

and the City of Tucson and Pima County
FREE to Tucsonans who enjoy a summer evening, thanks to our sponsors.

August 20th, 2026 from 6:30-10 p.m
In the Territorial Patio of the Presidio Museum

 While the Tucson basin has been inhabited for thousands of years, the formal inception date of the City of Tucson is August 20th, 1775. Today, we use this date to celebrate our rich TucSonorense culture and its many inhabitants. Did you know the name Tucson originates from the native O’odham word “s -cuk ṣon” which means “at the base of the black hill”?

6:30 - 8:30: Pop-Up Museum Exhibits on Tucson's History
Featuring partners:
Buffalo Soldiers
Daughters of the American Revolution's Exhibit: Spanish Patriots in the American Revolution
Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area
The Rodeo and Wagon Museum
The Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block
Mexican-American Museum
Presidio Garrison
Southern Arizona Transportation Museum
Vail Preservation Society
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6:30: Live Music with the Mambo Cat Trio
7:15: Brief Remarks
7:30: Live Music with the Mambo Cat Trio
8:15 pm: Musket Demonstration
8:30: Live Music with Mamma Coal

  

Brandylion Tea & Spirits open for evening business.
Fry bread for sale.

And check out the All Things Tucson discounted day at the Arizona Historical Society on Saturday, August 22nd!