Now operated by VOLUNTEERS under the direction of the Tubac Historical Society.

Tubac Presidio State Historic Park was due to close in March, 2010 when the Arizona Legislature swept Arizona State Parks funds. The community of Tubac came together under the leadership of the Tubac Historical Society and succeeded in crafting a Public-Private Partnership that allowed Arizona's first state park to remain open and available to the public.

In our first year of operation we have been financed by admissions and gift shop revenue and substantial local donations. Our VOLUNTEERS have increased the operating hours of the Park, created a new self-guided walking tour, revitalized the exhibits, and enhanced the overall visitor experience.  Come see for yourself!

Tubac is Arizona's oldest European community and home to the largest and best preserved 18th century Spanish presidio (fort) in the world. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park is Arizona's first state park. The 1885 furnished schoolhouse, Otero Hall, and Rojas House are all on the National Register of Historic Places. The Park features a museum, underground display of the Presidio ruins, Arizona's first printing press, an exhibition of paintings of Arizona history by William Ahrendt, a picnic area, and the Juan Bautista de Anza Trailhead.

Upcoming Events

“The Anza Expedition” Video - Shown at 2pm daily during May

Frontier Printing Press Demonstrations - Thursday, May 10, 9:30am-12:30pm and Saturday, May 26, 11am-3:00pm

“Save the Presidio” Anniversary Celebration – Saturday, May 12, 5-7pm

"Kino Festival" at the Tubac Presidio - May 16 through May 20, 2012 - See events page for details

Fiber Art Friday – May 25,
10am-12:30pm

Frontier Printing Press Demonstrations - Saturday, June 16, 11am-3pm and Saturday, June 30, 11am-3pm

Heritage Grains Collaboration – Wednesday, June 20, 10am

Fiber Art Friday – June 29,
10am-12:30pm

Make a donation to Tubac Presidio Park

The gift shop will be expanded soon

Please look for our other items on zazzle.

These unique items are available for online purchase.
520-398-2252

 

A replica of an eighteenth-century cross from Spanish Colonial Tubac in sterling silver.

Small $15  
Large $20  

Replicas of eighteenth-century coins in sterling silver.
NO Jump ring

$15  

Replica of eighteenth-century coin in sterling silver WITH jump ring for bracelet or necklace.

$15  

A replica of an eighteenth-century medal from Spanish Colonial Tubac in sterling silver.

$15  

Walking sticks are made from Arundo stalks which are harvested from the famous October 14, 1775 Anza campsite at Las Lagunas in Nogales.

$35, because of oversize shipping charges this product is more expensive online than in our giftshop.

 

"The Anza Expedition"
The National Park Service DVD. We have a limited number available for a $25 donation.