Events and tours from outside organizations.
The Oro Valley Historical Society is digitizing our entire collection—photos, documents, artifacts, and more—to bring our archives into a new era of accessibility and discovery. While we work, you’ll see rarely displayed items showcased at the Pusch House Museum. Our volunteers will be on site to answer questions and provide additional information. Self-guided tours of […]
Join the Oro Valley Historical Society as we hear from Roger Nichols, Board member, and Professor Emeritus at the University of Arizona, who will share his collection of American Indians cartoons gathered over 30 years. His belief, that they are the only ethnic minority in our society that shows up regularly in cartoons because of […]
This is a private walking tour of Tubac. Tubac originally emerged as a village of the Sobaipuri and is the site of the oldest European settlement in what is now the state of Arizona, founded in 1752. Look into this experience in this video. Divided into four themes, the itinerary includes a background & interpretation […]
Join the Oro Valley Historical Society at historic Steam Pump Ranch to see the collection of archives, documents, photos, and possessions from our area dating back hundreds of years. Tours of the Pusch House Museum are self-guided, and we have volunteers on site to answer questions and provide additional information. Today our naturalist will lead […]
Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
This is a private tour of Tumacácori National Historical Park by a former NPS ranger who worked there in historic preservation and heritage interpretation. The park protects one of the most unique places in Arizona and helps people understand the state's vibrant natural and cultural landscapes. Look into this experience in this video. Divided into […]
This is a private walking tour of Tubac. Tubac originally emerged as a village of the Sobaipuri and is the site of the oldest European settlement in what is now the state of Arizona, founded in 1752. Look into this experience in this video. Divided into four themes, the itinerary includes a background & interpretation […]
This is a private walking tour of Tubac. Tubac originally emerged as a village of the Sobaipuri and is the site of the oldest European settlement in what is now the state of Arizona, founded in 1752. Look into this experience in this video. Divided into four themes, the itinerary includes a background & interpretation […]
At our monthly (fourth Saturday) Archaeology Day, representatives of Tucson's archaeology community come to Mission Garden to teach practical hands-on skills. Archaeology Southwest will be doing their Hands-on Archaeology program. It allows kids of all ages to try out fascinating ancient technologies. Old Pueblo Archaeology Center is represented at these events, also presenting interactive programs […]
Rio Rico Historical Society Fall Bus Tour: Rio Rico, Patagonia, Sonoita Guided tour of Rio Rico History Museum Short Stops at two RRHS historical monuments Guided tour of Patagonia Museum Lunch Guided tour of Bowman-Stradling History Center Empire Ranch
Experience Anza Day, the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park's annual festival celebrating the diverse culture and heritage of southern Arizona! It's a FREE event, and it will have a historical reenactment ride, along with games and MORE!!
Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.