| What makes it historical? |
In 1751, the O’odham (Pima) people revolted against the Spanish missionaries at Tumacácori, which shut down the whole mission system for a while. In response, the Spanish government set up a fort, or presidio, just north of the old mission site to be better prepared for such things! A young Juan Bautista de Anza III was the second commander of this presidio, and from this site, he began his epic journey west to find an overland route to San Francisco!
Today, the ruins of the original adobe fort have been buried by time and weather, but they’re still visible in an underground room. This was one of only three presidios set up in Arizona, and one was buried when the city of Tucson was built! Also on the site are the oldest schoolhouse in Arizona Territory and the hand press used to print Arizona’s first newspaper, The Weekly Arizonan! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? |
HERE’S HOW:
- Pay the entrance fee to help maintain trails, signs, structures, and other visitor services!
- Volunteer with the Friends of the Tubac Presidio and Museum, Inc!
- Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!
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