Enjoy a fascinating journey through Southern Arizona's diverse history. Explore ancient Native American archaeological sites from Murray Springs and Signal Hill to Dankworth Village. Stroll historic Tubac, Arizona's first European settlement and follow the trails of early Spanish explorers and missionaries. See reenactments of the Gunfight at the OK Corral. Learn how mining shaped Western towns like Bisbee or stroll through the Dragoon Mountains-a historic homeland of the Apache Indians and former hideout of Chief Cochise.
Historic Anza Trail Follow the same trail the Spanish did to colonize California.
Western Experience Walk in the footsteps of Wyatt Earp, Pancho Villa and Cochise.
Military History Discover Native American Warriors, Spanish Conquistadors, the U.S. Calvary and even Cold War missiles.
Missions & Churches Experience the beauty of our places of worship dating back hundreds of years.
Our Rich Past Learn about ancient native Americans, Spanish colonization, mining history and more.
Long-term exhibits recounting Arizona's history from Spanish Colonial times through the 20th century. …
Upcoming Heritage & Culture Events
Day of the Dead Altar at Arizona History Museum- Nov. 16 - Jan. 5 Arizona History Museum presents a traditional Mexican Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) altar featuring offerings from the museum's collection of Territorial artifacts, including photographs and artworks. Opening reception is Oct. 30, 5-7p.m., 520-628-5695.
DeGrazia: 100 Years, 100 Works- Nov. 16 - Jan. 15 A retrospective exhibition of 100 works of art by Tucson artist Ted DeGrazia (1909-1982), including examples of artwork that brought him international acclaim, displayed as part of a centennial celebration commemorating the 100th anniversary of the artist's birth., 520-299-9191.
Set in Stone: 2000 Years of Gem & Mineral Trade in the Southwest- Nov. 16 - Feb. 28 Arizona State Museum's exhibition explores how turquoise, Arizona's state gem, has brought trade and influence to the American Southwest for centuries. Image is a Mogollon pendant, c. AD 1300 from Kanishba ruins in Fort Apache AZ. Image by Jannelle Weakly, courtesy of Arizona State Museum., 520-621-6302.
El Nacimiento Exhibit- Nov. 18 Now housed year-round at one of Tucson's oldest buildings, La Casa Cordova in the Tucson Museum of Art Historic Block, El Nacimiento is an elaborate exhibit showcasing a traditional Mexican nativity scene with hundreds of earthen figurines restored in a northern Mexican style to reflect life in the late 19th century., (520) 624-2333.
Lectures on American Indian Art- Nov. 20 - Nov. 30 Morningstar Traders hosts free lectures on different aspects of American Indian art and craftworks on Fridays at 2 p.m. during November; special discounts on many items, refreshments, and an opportunity to peruse the shop's collection of vintage and contemporary American Indian arts, crafts, pottery, jewelry and rugs., 520-881-2112.
