Experience Arizona's first European settlement at this 10-acre park that features living history programs. Remnants of the military fort founded by Spanish soldiers at this site in 1752 were uncovered by University of Arizona archaeologists in 1974 and preserved by Arizona State Parks. An underground display features portions of the original foundation, walls, and plaza floor of the Presidio (Fort) de San Ignacio de Tubac. A museum includes pre-European, Spanish Colonial, Mexican Republic, and Territorial-period exhibits, including the press that printed Arizona's first newspaper in 1859. The Historic Old Tubac Schoolhouse (1885), and Otero Social Hall (1914), are both listed on the National Register of Historic Places. For hikers, the Anza Trailhead is also at the site. Day-use only park; facilities include restrooms, a picnic area, and a Visitor Center; open 8am-5pm, closed Christmas Day.
Location:
off Interstate 19, Tubac Arizona 85646
Telephone
520-398-2252
Other Arizona State Parks nearby:
(Benson) Kartchner Caverns State Park
(Tubac) Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
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12/05 Coming to The Tubac area
Marana Main Street Festival Marana AZ April6 Located downtown at Marana Main Street and Civic Center Drive, between the Marana Municipal Complex and the Marana Health Center. There will be:
Kids activities,
Entertainment,
Food,
Vendors,
Bed races,
Concert (Saturday night),
Pancake breakfast (Sunday), and
RV boondocking (Friday-Sunday).
Tucson Greek Festival Tucson AZ September26-29 Of course, there is live Greek music, dancing, and our exquisite food. But there is even more for you to explore. There are different cooking demonstrations every day so that you can learn to replicate our pastries and delicious meals at home.
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