On October 23, 1775, Juan Bautista de Anza and over 200 settlers departed the Tubac Presidio to embark on an expedition covering nearly 1,000 miles and lasting 5 months. This expedition set in motion a chain of events that shaped Arizona, California, and the Western United States as we know it today.

250 years later, join us as we recognize, commemorate and celebrate the rich and diverse history that links us all together.

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Commemoration

October 23-25

FREE PARK ADMISSION

October 23

The commemoration begins at St. Ann’s Church with a blessing ceremony, coordinated by the Anza Society. A reenactment ride by the Anza Trail Color Guard, made possible by the Tubac Historical Society, will mark the historic departure.

Dive deeper into the expedition history by registering for the Anza Society’s 28th Annual Conference

Conference Details

October 24

Museum docents and living history interactives will animate the park. Please note, there is no reenactment ride this day.

Anza Under the Stars evening event

(Separate Ticketed Event - stay tuned for full details)

October 25

9am-5pm

Bring the whole family to enjoy free park admission, food trucks, music, facepainting, live cultural performances and the return of the Anza Trail Color Guard. Meet “We are Better Together” area non-profits in the 1885 schoolhouse, tour the Griffin Museum and step back in time.

(Full itinerary coming soon)