Events and tours from outside organizations.
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 […]
Join the Oro Valley Historical Society to see Southwest Arizona history in the Pusch House Museum at historic Steam Pump Ranch on Oracle Road. Self-guided tours of the Museum are free, and donations are gratefully accepted to keep Oro Valley history alive! From 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. you can also enjoy a day working […]
Arizona State Museum is partnering with the Smithsonian to offer a unique and engaging professional development workshop that demonstrates the application of the Harvard Project Zero's Look-Listen-Connect teaching strategy to engage students with content. Teachers will learn about and examine corridos and blues music traditions, look at an ASM collection object and corrido to think […]
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 […]