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, enhanced the visitor experience, and increased visitation.

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.

Sunday, August 28, noon-4pm - Frontier Printing Press Demonstrations

Saturday, Sept 10, 10:30am - Book Event with Archaeologist Deni Seymour

Sunday, Sept 18,

2:00-3:30pm - Mesquite 101 Workshop

Make your reservations now!

"Legacy of a Journey"

World Premiere of Anza Expedition Documentary
November 12, 2011, 4-6pm

Tickets are $25. All proceeds will benefit the "Save the Presidio" effort. For reservations and information, please call 520-398-2252 or email info@ths-tubac.org.

Welcome to Presidio Park!

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.