Presidio San Agustín del Tucson

Presidio San Agustín del Tucson The city opened the gates to this recreated Spanish Fort and Museum in 2007. long on each side. The last standing segment of the wall was torn down in 1918.

The Tucson Presidio was established in August of 1775 by Spanish Army Colonel Hugo O'Conor. The soldiers, or soldados, and their families moved north from Tubac sometime during the Fall of 1776. The fort was enclosed with a wood palisade until 1783 when, after a large Apache assault, it was surrounded it in an 8-12 foot high adobe wall that was about 700 ft. The Presidio remained in use until the

Americans entered Tucson in March of 1856, and was dismantled quickly thereafter. In the years since efforts were made to locate and mark the walls. Archaeological excavations at the Presidio site were completed in February of 2006. Construction includes the 20 foot tall adobe tower, or the torreon, and the 10 foot high adobe walls. This reconstruction incorporates a renovated adobe triplex on Meyer St. as a museum and gift shop. On the south side of the Presidio corner is a large mural wall that provides a "view" into the remainder of the 11-acre Presidio. The Presidio San Agustin del Tucson has living history festivals where visitors can sample Spanish Colonial food, listen to stories of old Tucson, learn period crafts, see the cannon fired and watch the soldiers drill!

Before Tucson was a city, it was a wall.Walking the Wall traces the footprint of the original Presidio San Agustín del T...
08/28/2026

Before Tucson was a city, it was a wall.

Walking the Wall traces the footprint of the original Presidio San Agustín del Tucson — the fort this whole downtown grew up around. We go at dusk, when the heat finally lets go and the adobe turns gold.

Tonight and tomorrow:
Fri, Aug 28 · 7:30–8 PM (included in event admission)
Sat, Aug 29 · 7:00–8:30 PM

Starts and ends at, 200 N Court Ave.

Come walk it with us. This is where Tucson began.

08/28/2026
Did you know? In the late 1800s, pumpkins and gourds began growing vigorously around the Phoenix Arizona area. This chan...
08/25/2026

Did you know?
In the late 1800s, pumpkins and gourds began growing vigorously around the Phoenix Arizona area. This change occurred shortly after settlers began clearing out local irrigation canals in 1867. Because of this Phoenix had the short-lived nickname of Pumpkinville.

08/24/2026

Event update: Due to excessive heat the tortilla demonstration has been replaced with an archaeology demonstration. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Help us bring Fire and Ice together for our last event in the Downtown Experience
Summer Event Series!

7pm-10pm
Admission: $5 for ages 14 and up, free for ages 13 and under, and free for Presidio
Museum members

Wear red, blue, or purple and join us for:
Blacksmithing demonstrations with Xerocraft, archaeology demonstration, weaving demonstration, fire dancing, etc...

Sneak Peak-New Walking Tour:
Walking The Wall with Mauro Trejo 7:30pm (first come first serve, limit 15 people)

And don't forget to visit our partners, Brandylion for tasty alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks!

196 N, Court Ave

We sat down with AZPM this week to talk about 4,000+ years of history and the 251 that made this Tucson. Our interview i...
08/20/2026

We sat down with AZPM this week to talk about 4,000+ years of history and the 251 that made this Tucson.
Our interview is live today — link will be in our bio once it’s live!

Now come celebrate it in person. Tonight, 6:30 PM, free at El Presidio — live music, food, and the whole community.
S-cuk Son. Tucson. Tucson.
Happy birthday to the city that’s been here all along.

📍 196 N Court Ave · TONIGHT · FREE

🎉 Tucson turns 251 — and the party’s TOMORROW! 🎉S-cuk Şon. Tucson. Tucson. 4,000+ years of history, 251 of them as Tucso...
08/19/2026

🎉 Tucson turns 251 — and the party’s TOMORROW! 🎉
S-cuk Şon. Tucson. Tucson. 4,000+ years of history, 251 of them as Tucson — come celebrate the story of our city under the stars! ✨

📅 THURSDAY, AUGUST 20
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 El Presidio — 196 N. Court Ave, Tucson, AZ
🎟️ FREE for everyone!

🎶 LIVE MUSIC ALL NIGHT
Mambo Cat Trio
Mamma Coal
The Jorginator

🌮 FOOD by Reservation Sensation
Bring the whole family for a night of live music, incredible food, and community — right in the heart of the Presidio where it all began. 🏛️

👉 Tag someone you’re bringing tomorrow night — let’s celebrate 251 years of Tucson together!

Proudly supported by the City of Tucson, Pima County, and Desert Diamond Casinos 💛

Photo courtesy of Arizona Daily Star

The block goes cold for one night, and we want you there for it.Fire and Ice: The Ice Edition. Wear something blue and j...
07/31/2026

The block goes cold for one night, and we want you there for it.
Fire and Ice: The Ice Edition.

Wear something blue and join us!

Blacksmiths from Xerocraft will work the forge right in the courtyard, sparks and all. Come stand close and watch steel move.
Docent lead tours through the grounds after dark.
Archaeology demonstrations and hands-on activities run alongside it all.
Brandylion pours next door, so plan for both stops.

Friday, July 31. 7 to 10pm. $5 at the door for adults. Free for members. Free for 13 and under.
196 N Court Ave, with Downtown Tucson .Come through. Bring your neighbors. We’ll have the lanterns lit.

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196 N Court Avenue
Tucson, AZ
85701

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+15206220594

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