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TUBAC PRESIDIO STATE HISTORIC PARK & MUSEUM

The Tubac Presidio is a central site in the history of the Native-American, Spanish, American Southwest, and the quintessential Arizona experience in the town "where art and history meet.” The park allows you to explore this spectacular history, bringing relevance and the power of history to today’s global society. We are so grateful for your support in helping the Presidio continue to serve as a cultural, social, and intellectual hub for Southern Arizona.

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STATE
PARK

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HISTORICAL
MUSEUM

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ART
GALLERY

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UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Calling all Gardeners!
    Calling all Gardeners!
    Tue, Nov 07
    Nov 07, 2023, 8:00 AM – Jan 02, 2024, 10:00 AM
    Tubac, 1 Burruel St, Tubac, AZ 85646, USA
    Nov 07, 2023, 8:00 AM – Jan 02, 2024, 10:00 AM
    Tubac, 1 Burruel St, Tubac, AZ 85646, USA
    Every Tuesday morning at the Tubac Presidio
  • Luminaria Nights de Tubac
    Luminaria Nights de Tubac
    Fri, Dec 01
    Dec 01, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Tubac, The Historic Village, Tubac, AZ, USA
    Dec 01, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Tubac, The Historic Village, Tubac, AZ, USA
    The Historic Village is lit up with luminarias! Enjoy treats, shopping, music, and more Friday and Saturday, December 1st-2nd. Stores will be open late for shopping. Bring a flashlight! At the Tubac Center of the Arts, Mrs. Claus will be collecting letters and taking them back to Santa!
  • Botanical Blacksmiths Exhibit - Opening Reception
    Botanical Blacksmiths Exhibit - Opening Reception
    Sat, Dec 02
    Dec 02, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Tubac Presidio, 1 Burruel St, Tubac, AZ 85646, USA
    Dec 02, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Tubac Presidio, 1 Burruel St, Tubac, AZ 85646, USA
    The art of blacksmithing is alive and well and on display at the Tubac Presidio. For the third year, members of the Arizona Artist Blacksmith Association (AABA) and friends will be sharing their artwork created for an outdoor setting.
  • Luminaria Nights de Tubac
    Luminaria Nights de Tubac
    Sat, Dec 02
    Dec 02, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Tubac, The Historic Village, Tubac, AZ, USA
    Dec 02, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Tubac, The Historic Village, Tubac, AZ, USA
    The Historic Village is lit up with luminarias! Enjoy treats, shopping, music, and more Friday and Saturday, December 1st-2nd. Stores will be open late for shopping. Bring a flashlight! At the Tubac Center of the Arts, Mrs. Claus will be collecting letters and taking them back to Santa!
  • Jack Talk: Law in Territorial Arizona
    Jack Talk: Law in Territorial Arizona
    Sat, Dec 09
    Dec 09, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Tubac, 1 Burruel St, Tubac, AZ 85646, USA
    Dec 09, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Tubac, 1 Burruel St, Tubac, AZ 85646, USA
    This is one of Jack’s favorite talks because it tells the story of how this land was acquired from the Mexicans: the Spanish law that came with it and is still with us today!
  • Jack Talk: The Saga of the American Mountain Men
    Jack Talk: The Saga of the American Mountain Men
    Sat, Jan 13
    Jan 13, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Tubac, 1 Burruel St, Tubac, AZ 85646, USA
    Jan 13, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Tubac, 1 Burruel St, Tubac, AZ 85646, USA
    This is the story of the American mountain men, the fur trappers of the old West.
  • Jack Talk: The Cowboy and Cattle Ranching in the West
    Jack Talk: The Cowboy and Cattle Ranching in the West
    Sat, Feb 17
    Feb 17, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Tubac, 1 Burruel St, Tubac, AZ 85646, USA
    Feb 17, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Tubac, 1 Burruel St, Tubac, AZ 85646, USA
    Learn the history of the western cattle business, who the cowboys were, what their life was like, their special terminology and apparel, why bareback is safer than with a saddle, what life was like on a cattle drive, and more!
  • Jack Talk: Women on the Arizona Frontier
    Jack Talk: Women on the Arizona Frontier
    Sat, Mar 16
    Mar 16, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Tubac, 1 Burruel St, Tubac, AZ 85646, USA
    Mar 16, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Tubac, 1 Burruel St, Tubac, AZ 85646, USA
    The history of the West is not just the story of men. Learn the fascinating stories of three women on the Arizona frontier, including the first territorial historian, a famous painter and architect, and the last stagecoach robber.
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OUR MISSION

Cultivating curiosity and appreciation of local history and diverse cultural traditions through education and stewarding the Presidio’s resources for past, present, and future generations.

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