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Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, located in Tubac, Arizona, USA, preserves the ruins of the Presidio San Ignacio de Tubac and various other buildings, thereby presenting a timeline of human settlement in this Southern Arizona town. The park contains a museum, a number of historic sites, an underground archeology exhibit displaying the excavated foundations of the Tubac Presidio, and a picnic area. Various cultural events are held on-site throughout the year, including Anza Days (October), Los Tubaqueños living history presentations (Sundays from October through March), archeological tours, and nature walks. Until recently, the park was administered by Arizona State Parks and was the first park in the Arizona state park system. As a result of budget cutbacks, the Tubac Presidio was scheduled to be closed in 2010, but was rescued by local residents and the Tubac Historical Society. It is now operated by The Friends of the Presidio and staffed with dedicated volunteers.HistoryAs the Spanish Empire attempted to expand into the frontiers of New Spain, Catholic missions were established throughout modern-day Mexico and the southwestern United States. Of these many churches, one was established at nearby Tumacácori in 1691 and Tubac, then a small Pima Indian village, was set up as a mission farm and ranch. Spanish colonists started to colonize the area in the 1730s; twenty years later the Pimas, led by Luis of Saric, led an uprising against the Spanish in 1751 and the settlement at Tubac was destroyed. A year later, the Pimas surrendered and the Presidio San Ignacio de Tubac was established to protect the town and the surrounding area from further rebellion. Tubac became the first European settlement in what today is the state of Arizona.

Address: 1 Burruel St, Tubac, AZ 85646, USA
Phone: (520) 398-2252
State: Arizona
City: Tubac
Zip Code: 85646


Opening Hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Reviews
I have been in Tucson for 15 years and I've been to Tubac several but never made it to the Presidio before. I was very surprised and pleased with my visit today. I didn't know that this was the Arizona's first State Park. It is well maintained. The sidewalks make it easy for those in wheelchairs, too. This is far bigger than it looks. If you like history, you'll love this place. It's only $5 a person, so it's quite affordable.
7 years ago (24-01-2018)
Pretty neat place. There's a $5 donation for entry, so it's affordable. Great place for a stroll. Vey nice staff. But, it's pretty small and there wasn't too much on the history of Native Americans.
7 years ago (25-02-2018)
You will want to visit!! Exceptional staff— friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. Well organized museum, impressive archeological dig, a one room School house and so much more!!!!! Great value at $5.00!! We are traveling the USA and this rates among our top 10 favorites! Thank you!!! The town of Tubac is very special.
7 years ago (16-01-2018)
This was my first visit to the Presidio. It is set up well and for the $5 entrance fee, well worth the time to go through it. There is 2000 years worth of history here. The museum has an amazing amount of artifacts. I came here to see the ambulance (wagon) and was not disappointed. Its in beautiful shape and you can touch it! Unheard of in most museums. Plan on at least an hour to 2 hours to go through everything. The employees are very knowledgeable and friendly.
8 years ago (04-11-2017)
Santa Cruz County, Arizona has rich history dating back to 2,00 years ago where the Tubac Presidio Park is home to many historical artifacts that will take you back to the early 1700's where it is also home to the National Register of Historic Places: Arizona’s second oldest Territorial School House. Take a trip back in time today at the Tubac Presidio Park!
7 years ago (21-01-2018)
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