Events and tours from outside organizations.
Time & Location Nov 14, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Tubac Presidio Schoolhouse, 1 Burruel St, Tubac, AZ 85646, USA About the Event Join the Tubac Presidio as Jack shares with everyone the interesting story of the Spanish frontier’s expansion north up into this area where we live. It will include the fascinating stories […]
There is a statue of the Jesuit missionary and explorer Padre Kino in Tucson. He is on horseback. The head of his horse is drooping. It has been a long and hot day of travel in the Sonoran desert. But Kino sits upright, and he has a “blue shell” clutched to his chest by his […]
This presentation explores the history and significance of Mission Guevavi and Mission Calabazas, two lesser-known Spanish colonial missions in southern Arizona. It examines their role in the spread of Christianity, Spanish settlement, and interactions with Indigenous communities during the colonial period. The presentation also highlights the missions' architecture, cultural importance, and preservation as part of […]