Education
Events
Aug 07, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMTubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St, Tubac, AZ 85646, USAJoin us inside the historic 1885 Old Schoolhouse for a morning of story telling with Doug Hocking.
Sep 18, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PMTubac Presidio State Historic Park , 1 Burruel St, Tubac, AZ 85646, USAMuseum Day is a one-day event in which participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. Participants are allowed to download one ticket per email address.
Nov 20, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMTubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St, Tubac, AZ 85646, USAThis is the story of Arizona’s rich history of modern politicians, those who have lived during our lifetime, who have left their mark on this place where we live, and in many cases on the national landscape.
Dec 18, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMTubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St, Tubac, AZ 85646, USAThis is the famous story of the Coronado Expedition in 1540, the earliest Spanish entry up into Arizona and New Mexico, that made not only Coronado, but also Cabeza de Vaca, Estabanico, and Marcos de Niza famous.
Jan 05, 2022, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMTubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St, Tubac, AZ 85646, USAExperience historic Tubac, the Tubac Presidio, and the Anza Trail along the river below Tubac. This walk explores the history of Tubac, nature, the Santa Cruz River and the Anza Trail.
Jan 09, 2022, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM MSTTubac Presidio State Historic Park , 1 Burruel St, Tubac, AZ 85646, USAEnjoy Tumacácori National Historical Park, our park, the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, and the free shuttle. The route between Tumacácori and Tubac is a beautiful way to get your 10,000 steps. Registration is not required.
Jan 15, 2022, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMTubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St, Tubac, AZ 85646, USAOur image of the history of the American West, perceived in movies, would have you believe there were only Caucasians shaping its development. However, it had its share of African Americans, men & women, who are all an important part of the story of the West.
Jan 22, 2022, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM MSTTubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St, Tubac, AZ 85646, USALive Outdoor Concert! This event will be held on our beautiful, historic picnic grounds under the trees! Bring your own chair! Should you decide to cancel, there will be a $5 per ticket cancellation fee.
Jan 29, 2022, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMTubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St, Tubac, AZ 85646, USADetails Coming Soon! Sign up for our newsletter to get updates on this event! Click "Learn More" for the link, or go to the "Contact Us" page!- Feb 02, 2022, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMTubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St, Tubac, AZ 85646, USAExperience historic Tubac, the Tubac Presidio, and the Anza Trail along the river below Tubac. This walk explores the history of Tubac, nature, the Santa Cruz River and the Anza Trail.
- Feb 05, 2022, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMTubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St, Tubac, AZ 85646, USADetails Coming Soon! Sign up for our newsletter to get updates on this event! Click "Learn More" for the link, or go to the "Contact Us" page!
- Feb 06, 2022, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM MSTTubac Presidio State Historic Park , 1 Burruel St, Tubac, AZ 85646, USAEnjoy Tumacácori National Historical Park, our park, the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, and the free shuttle. The route between Tumacácori and Tubac is a beautiful way to get your 10,000 steps. Registration is not required.
Feb 19, 2022, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMTubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St, Tubac, AZ 85646, USAWant to learn more about this beautiful and unique place we call home? Come and hear why jackrabbits have such long ears, why mountain lions’ forepaws are larger than their hind paws, why the cacti do their photosynthesis at night and so much more!- Mar 02, 2022, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMTubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St, Tubac, AZ 85646, USAExperience historic Tubac, the Tubac Presidio, and the Anza Trail along the river below Tubac. This walk explores the history of Tubac, nature, the Santa Cruz River and the Anza Trail.
Mar 03, 2022, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM MSTTubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St, Tubac, AZ 85646, USAJoin us for cake and a celebration of the 163rd anniversary of Arizona’s first newspaper, which was printed in Tubac on March 3, 1859. The original 1858 Washington Hand Press that printed the newspaper is still in operation at the Tubac Presidio. Registration is not required.
Mar 12, 2022, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMTubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St, Tubac, AZ 85646, USALiving history demonstrations, food, beer garden, Anza Trail Color Guard, & fun activities for the whole family!- Mar 13, 2022, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM MSTTubac Presidio State Historic Park , 1 Burruel St, Tubac, AZ 85646, USAEnjoy Tumacácori National Historical Park, our park, the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, and the free shuttle. The route between Tumacácori and Tubac is a beautiful way to get your 10,000 steps. Registration is not required.
Mar 19, 2022, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMTubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St, Tubac, AZ 85646, USAThe history of the West is not just the story of men. It is the story of men and women. In this talk Jack tells us the fascinating story of some of the women on the Arizona frontier who would bring civilization to this land.
Upcoming Events
for the
2021-2022 Season
We are in the process of finalizing all of the details of our events for the 2021-2022 Season. Event details are subject to change.
As of July 27, 2021
Now through September 30, 2021, Following the Stars: A Celebration of Southern Arizona's Dark Sky Exhibit. Closing reception tentatively scheduled on Saturday, September 25th.
The Shaw D. Kinsley Lecture Series Presents: Author, Doug Hocking, “Mountain Man,” Saturday, August 7, 2021, 10 am to 11 am, Family Story Hour
Smithsonian Museum Day, Saturday, September 18, 2021, 9 am to 5 pm. A ticket from the Smithsonian Magazine website is required to gain free entry into our park.
Park-to-Park Hiker's Shuttle: National Public Lands Day, Saturday, September 25, 2021, 8 am to 1 pm in collaboration with Tumacacori National Historical Park
The Shaw D. Kinsley Lecture Series Presents: Legendary Guest Speaker Jack Lasseter: Saturday, November 20, 2021, 2 pm to 3 pm, “Arizona’s Famous Modern Politicians”
Outdoor Blacksmith Art Exhibit in association with Arizona Artist Blacksmith Association, November 2021-March 2022.
Tubac Art & Wine Fiesta, November 26-28, 2021, Hosted by the Tubac Chamber of Commerce
Luminaria Nights, Friday and Saturday, December 3-4, 2021, Hosted by the Tubac Chamber of Commerce
La Fiesta de Tumacacori: 50th Annual!, Saturday, December 4, 2021, 10 am to 5 pm
The Ted Ramirez Concert Series Presents: Ted Ramirez and Friends Annual Christmas Concert, Saturday, December 11, 2021, 2 pm to 4 pm
The Shaw D. Kinsley Lecture Series Presents: Legendary Guest Speaker Jack Lasseter: Saturday, December 18, 2021, 2 pm to 3 pm, “Coronado, Cabeza de Vaca, Estabanico, and Marcos de Niza”
“Ranger Guided Tour: The River Made Me,” Wednesday, January 5, 2022, 10 am to 12 pm
The Shaw D. Kinsley Lecture Series Presents: Author, Doug Hocking, “Terror on the Santa Fe Trail,” Saturday, January 8, 2022, 2 pm to 3 pm
Park to Park Hiker’s Shuttle, Sunday, January 9, 2022, 8 am to 1 pm
The Shaw D. Kinsley Lecture Series Presents: Legendary Guest Speaker Jack Lasseter: Saturday, January 15, 2022, 2 pm to 3 pm, “African Americans in the Early West”
The Ted Ramirez Concert Series Presents: Ted Ramirez and Gertie Lopez and the T.O. Boyz, Saturday, January 22, 2022, 2 pm to 4 pm
The Shaw D. Kinsley Lecture Series Presents: Archeologist, Deni Seymour, Saturday, January 29, 2022, 2 pm to 3 pm
“Ranger Guided Tour: The River Made Me,” Wednesday, February 2, 2022, 10 am to 12 pm
The Shaw D. Kinsley Lecture Series Presents: Archeologist, Deni Seymour, Saturday, February 5, 2022, 2 pm to 3 pm
Park to Park Hiker’s Shuttle, Sunday, February 6, 2022, 8 am to 1 pm
Festival of the Arts, February 9-13, 2022, 10 am to 5 pm, Hosted by the Tubac Chamber of Commerce
The Shaw D. Kinsley Lecture Series Presents: Legendary Guest Speaker Jack Lasseter: Saturday, February 19, 2022, 2 pm to 3 pm, “The Sonoran Desert, This Place Where We Live”
The Ted Ramirez Concert Series Presents: Ted Ramirez and Tish Hinojosa, Saturday, February 26, 2022, 2 pm to 4 pm
“Ranger Guided Tour: The River Made Me,” Wednesday, March 2, 2022, 10 am to 12 pm
Celebration of the 163rd Anniversary of The Weekly Arizonian (1859), Thursday, March 3, 2022, Demonstrations will be presented from 10 am to 2 pm
Tubac's 4th Annual Santa Gertrudis in Conjunction with Anza Day, Saturday, March 12, 2022, 10 am to 3 pm
Park to Park Hiker’s Shuttle, Sunday, March 13, 2022, 8 am to 12 pm
The Shaw D. Kinsley Lecture Series Presents: Legendary Guest Speaker Jack Lasseter: Saturday, March 19, 2022, 2 pm to 3 pm, “Women on the Arizona Frontier”
The Ted Ramirez Concert Series Presents: Ted Ramirez and John Coinman, Saturday, March 26, 2022, 2 pm to 4 pm
The Shaw D. Kinsley Lecture Series Presents: Archeologist, Deni Seymour, Saturday, April 2, 2022,
2 pm to 3 pm
The Shaw D. Kinsley Lecture Series Presents: Author, Doug Hocking, “The Black Legend,” Saturday, April 16, 2022, 2 pm to 3 pm
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