Pimeria Alta Museum

07/25/2026

Dr. Deni Seymour, seen this?

Here's another PPHS collection item on loan: a Spanish halberd currently on display at the Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin. It's part of an exhibition about the rise and fall of nations in Texas until Mexican Independence in 1821.

This metal halberd head was discovered in 1925 near Happy, Texas. Spanish explorer Coronado traveled through this area in 1541, and halberds were included in the Coronado expedition's inventory of equipment. (The wooden pole is a reproduction.)

We've loaned a few other items to the Bullock. They will be displayed later this summer. Photos courtesy: Bullock Texas State History Museum

07/24/2026

Mexican Consul Marcos Moreno Baéz hosted a presentation and discussion of his new book “Voces de la Frontera/Voices from the Border”. We discussed border issues with a distinguished panel at Pimeria Alta Museum. (pimeriaaltamuseum.org)

07/23/2026

Pimeriaaltamuseum.org was there with Dr. Deni Seymour and Filmmaker Francis Causey.

07/20/2026

Proud to be Concierge Ambassadors in Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area

We are delighted to welcome the Pimeria Alta Museum as our FIRST Nogales based Concierge Ambassador, enhancing our network of heritage experts within the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area.

Located in the historic 1914 Old Nogales City Hall building in Nogales, Arizona, the museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of the Pimeria Alta region, which dates back thousands of years. Visitors can explore rotating historical displays, view rare murals by artist Salvador Corona, and tour the old jail cells. The museum also houses an extensive collection of original photographs, documents, and artifacts, offering a comprehensive insight into the area's past.

As a Concierge Ambassador, the Pimeria Alta Historical Museum's knowledgeable staff will provide visitors with insider information about the heritage experiences within the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area, enriching their understanding of this culturally significant region.

07/20/2026

Voices of the Border/Voces de la Frontera is a book by Consul General Marcos Moreno Baez. Come see his presentation this Thursday!
Free event open to the public, refreshments served.

07/08/2026

07/08/2026

Presentation of Voices from the Border, a book authored by Consul General Marcos Moreno Baez will be presented to the public at Pimeria Alta Museum July 23.

07/04/2026

Fourth Of July parade in Nogales, AZ. Representing pimeriaaltamuseum.org were President John Blake, Archivist Estevan Michel and staff member Hilda Rivera. El Charrito got raves and waves from the crowd!

06/26/2026

Tomorrow come on down at 2:00

06/12/2026

EL CHARRITO rides again! Alex Lim, past pimeriaaltamuseum.org Board Member at the controls. Check it out cruising the 4th of July America 250 Parade!