All things Historical
Borderlandia & The Tubac Presidio Presents:
Saturday, May 17 from 2pm-3pm
Step back in time and explore the fascinating history of Spanish colonial presidios- fortified settlements that played a crucial role in Spain's expansion into the Americas. These outposts were more than military garrisons; they served as centers of government, trade, and daily life on the northern frontier of New Spain.
This presentation will delve into the purpose, structure, and daily operations of a presidio, with a special focus on Tubac, Arizona's first European settlement. Learn about the soldiers, settlers, and Indigenous peoples who shaped presidio life, as well as the challenges they faced in a rugged and often contested landscape.
Don’t miss out — fort-ify your weekend plans!
Tickets are $15/ person
TUBAC PRESIDIO HISTORIC STATE PARK
The Tubac Presidio Museum and Historic Park.
Experience our history at The Tubac Presidio Museum and Historic Park. Come see the location of the 1752 Spanish Presidio (fort), the Griffin Museum where exhibits bring to life the millennia of human history of this region, the oldest printing press in Arizona, the 1800s Rojas adobe row house, several interpretive gardens and the 1885 schoolhouse that served the community until 1965. Located in the heart of historic Tubac, we are the first state park in Arizona and a must-see when visiting. For more information and a calendar of events, visit www.tubacpresidio.org .
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.
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.
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
And just outside the Patagonia History Museum
Rio Rico History Museum
1149 W Frontage rd
Plaza de Anza, rio rico, AZ
520-394-7745
Call ahead to confirm they are open.
web: rioricohistroicalsociety.org
WELL WOTH THE VISIT !
Please consider donating to help pay for their costs.
501 (c) #3 non profit.