Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
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

Subscribe to Arizona Highways and help Save the Presidio!

For every new or renewing subscription to Arizona Highways, the magazine will donate $5 to the Arizona State Parks Foundation! Be sure to use the Tubac Presidio’s promotion code VOCPTP to direct the $5 to this state park! It’s easy, and it will make a difference. Click here for details and a subscription form.

 

53rd Annual Tubac
Festival of the Arts

Thank you! For a sucessful weekend! Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers for your efforts.

All parking proceeds benefit Tubac Non-profit Organizations. This is a big fundraiser for Tubac Presidio State Historic Park. Please visit us at parking lot E or the park itself, parking lot C.

 

Arizona State Parks:
www.AZStateParks.com

Virtual Tour of Tubac Presidio: www.seeaz360.com/tubac-presidio-state-park

Tubac Chamber of Commerce: www.tubacaz.com

Tumacacori National Historical Park: www.nps.gov/tuma

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail: www.nps.gov/juba

Anza Trail Coalition: www.AnzaTrail.com

Santa Cruz Valley Heritage Alliance: www.SantaCruzHeritage.org

Arizona Office of Tourism: www.ArizonaGuide.com