Celebration of the 162nd Anniversary of The Weekly Arizonian with a Printing Press Demonstration
Wed, Mar 03
|Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
Join us for cake and a celebration of the 162nd 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.
Time & Location
Mar 03, 2021, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM MST
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St, Tubac, AZ 85646, USA
Guests
About the Event
Join us for cake and a celebration of the 162nd 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.
There will be a demonstration from 10-2pm of the hand press in operation. Commemorative prints of the first issue of the Arizonian will be available along with an informal talk about the history of the press.
Includes all day admission to tour the Presidio, see The Exuberance-A Botanical Outdoor Art Exhibit, park buildings, and park grounds. $7 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free.
No need to pre-register - just show up and enjoy your day and demonstration....and CAKE!
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The Tubac Presidio State Historic Park hosts the first outdoor art exhibition in the heart of Tubac, Arizona. The Exuberance! An Artistic and Botanic…