CULTURE

The TUBAC HISTORICAL SOCIETY Upcoming Events

Become a member for $25 year & stay informed with newsletters and other great benefits.

Among the many ways we support the community is by hosting Breakfasts with History. In this lecture series, knowledgeable speakers provide insight into the varied and interesting history of life in the Santa Cruz River Valley.

In the spring, the society celebrates with an Annual Picnic at a historic site. Also, periodically we sponsor field trips to archaeological and historical sites.

Links to the website events in GREEN for more information.

Breakfast with History: The History of Mining in Santa Cruz County from 1540-1946″

Tubac Golf Resort & Spa 65 Avenida de Otero, Tubac, AZ

December 26 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Tubac History on Thursday Afternoon with Dan Judkins, December 26, 2024

Customs House Casita 6 Burruel, Tubac, AZ

What the Tubac Historical Society has to offer:

Elizabeth Brownell Research Center has research materials, books, maps, periodicals & newspapers.

Oral History project collects histories of local residents.

Research information on Tubac Artists as an Art Colony.

Online catalog documents our extensive collection, making it accessible to all researchers.

Discussions on historical subjects with a local Historian scheduled throughout the month.

Copies of the Tubac Tortilla (March 1984- June 1986) A newsletter written by Olga Leone. $10-

CALL FOR HOURS Tel: 520-398-2020

Patagonia Historical Museum

100 School Street, Patagonia, AZ

The Patagonia Museum was incorporated in the state of Arizona in 2004. The Patagonia Museum is a nonprofit organization dedicated to collecting and preserving the culture and history of eastern Santa Cruz County.The Patagonia Museum has two immediate goals: (1) preserving and restoring the historic territorial one room Lochiel Schoolhouse and (2) maintaining the 1914 Grammar School as the facility.

Patagonia photos by Diane Jewkes

Learn about life on local Historical Ranches and the SCC area.

Call for hours # 520. 343. 5641

TUBAC PRESIDIO STATE PARK

THE Tubac Presidio State Park & MUSEUM --- operating hours and information see website.

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Tumacacori National Historic Park & MISSION

Tumacácori Mission sits at a cultural crossroads in the Santa Cruz River valley. Here O’odham, Yaqui, and Apache people met and mingled with European Jesuit and Franciscan missionaries, settlers, and soldiers, sometimes in conflict and sometimes in cooperation. Follow the timeworn paths and discover stories that connect us to enduring relationships, vibrant cultures, and traditions of long ago.

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The Pima Alta Historical Museum , Nogales

The Pimeria Alta Museum is housed in the Old Nogales City Hall which was constructed in 1914. The museum provides information on the history of the Pimeria Alta and welcomes visitors to the border area.

The Pimeria Alta Historical Society (PAHS) was formed in 1948, when a group of 28 concerned citizens got together to preserve the rich and exciting history of the area. Since its inauguration, the mayor, and city council of Nogales have supported the society, turning over the first floor and basement of the Old City Hall to PAHS for use as a museum in 1980.

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HISTORIC LOWE HOUSE in OLD TOWN TUBAC

OWNED AND OPERATED BY NANCY VALENTINE

A HOUSE THAT GOES DEEP INTO TUBAC'S PAST, WITH LAYERS OF HISTORY

“Golden Era” of Silver Mining: 1853-1861

In the mid-1800s the Lowe House was restored and expanded for use during Tubac’s mining boom-town days when Charles Poston—“Father of Arizona” – headed up a short-lived but colorful Territorial Era silver mining town here.

Tubac “…had no law but love, and no occupation but labor. No government, no taxes, no public debt, no politics. It was a community in a perfect state of nature…” Charles Poston, 1904-1941

FOR INFORMATION ON TOURS AND EVENTS at the LOWE HOUSE CONTACT ;

Nancy Valentine
Historic Lowe House
14 Calle Iglesia
Tubac, AZ 85646
520-841-1404

TUBAC CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS–November 15 – January 5

Members’ Juried Exhibit

Main and Smith Gallery

A juried exhibition for members of the Tubac Center of the Arts. All works are originals creations by the artists.

Juror: David Simons

Image: Flutter by Gerald Rockwell

Will Whitehouse: Form & Formlessness

Master Gallery

Tolerating Chaos is a central theme in Will’s work and the idea that drives his process. Relinquishing control & embracing ‘not knowing’ – a metaphor for the journey of life.

Artist: Will Whitehouse

Image: Brendan by Will Whitehouse

Members’ Open Winners Exhibit

Studio Gallery

This exhibit presents the works of the 5 award winners from the Members’ Open Exhibition.

Image: Sonoran Conversations by Christina Hammond (2023, Best in Show)

At the Historic Lowe House

Barbara Mulleneaux teaches painting in the studio of the lowe house.

Art classes now forming for fall !

Interested in art classes this Fall? I’ll be teaching at the historic Lowe House in Old Tubac. Offerings in cold wax, color mixing and basic painting skills (oil or acrylic). Private or group.

Also would like to start a regular Sip ‘n Draw just for fun and exercise! Live model or still life subjects and a little spirits to keep it light! non-instructional. All mediums welcome.

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All things Historical

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