activities · 5
what they do
direct service · 5
- Conduct guided walking tours Art Collection Stewardship & ExhibitionConducts various guided walking tours, including the 2.5-mile Turquoise Trail tours exploring downtown Tucson's history and historic buildings, and "Mainly Murals" and "Public Art" tours focusing on downtown Tucson's murals and public art, providing information about artists and their inspirations.
- Host historical performances and events Living History & Historic Skills EducationHosts live historical performances, such as by the 4th Cavalry Band of Fort Lowell, and organizes Living History Days, Cultural Heritage Events, and other historical events like "Modern Marvels: 19th Century Innovations - History in the Park" to provide firsthand experiences of Tucson's history.
- Host temporary historical exhibitsHosts temporary exhibits on historical topics, including the evolution of firearms and women inventors in the 19th century.
- Operate a Members' Book Club Community Book Clubs & Literary EngagementOperates a book club for members, with recent selections including "Solito" by Javier Zamora.
- Operate the Presidio San Agustín del Tucson MuseumOperates the Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum, which features a reconstruction of the original Tucson Presidio built in 1775, an 1850s Sonoran Row home, an uncovered 2,000-year-old indigenous pit house, and the Early People’s Park, offering docent-guided tours to educate visitors about life in early Tucson.
strategies · 3
how they think
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- Community engagement through shared learning about Southwest history cultural_heritage_discussion_groupsFosters member participation in reading, discussion, and learning groups to deepen public understanding of Southwest history and promote ongoing engagement with regional heritage.
- Experiential historical education through guided tours and storytelling experiential_historical_educationUses guided walking tours, storytelling, and docent-led visits to recreate immersive, first-hand experiences of Tucson's historical and cultural development, emphasizing public engagement with heritage through direct interaction.
- Historical education focused on underrepresented contributors and social change historical_educationDesigns educational programs that highlight underrepresented contributors and military advancements to explore broader technological and social changes in Tucson’s history.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
Living History Days
Cultural events held from October through April that recreate historical experiences, including 19th-century innovations and military life at Fort Lowell
Mainly Murals Walking Tour
1.5-mile tour exploring murals and public art north of Congress Street, focusing on artists and community stories
Members’ Book Club
Monthly book discussion for museum members, focusing on literature related to Southwest history and migration experiences
Presidio Museum Tours
Docent-guided tours of the reconstructed 1775 Spanish fort, 1850s Sonoran row house, and 2,000-year-old pit house at the Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum
Public Art Walking Tour
1.5-mile tour beginning at the Presidio Museum that explores murals and public art honoring Tucson’s 250+ year history
Turquoise Trail Walking Tour
2.5-mile guided tour along downtown Tucson’s painted turquoise line, highlighting historic buildings and early city development
relationships · 5
who they work with
- 4th Cavalry Band of Fort Lowell Partner — Partner organization providing live historical musical performance at museum events.
- Fort Lowell Museums Partner — Hosts upcoming events at Fort Lowell Museums.
- Fort Lowell Museums Partner — Umbrella organization for the Fort Lowell Museums
- Presidio Museum Partner — Umbrella organization for the Presidio Museum
- Tucson Presidio Museum Partner — Guided walking tours begin and end at the Tucson Presidio Museum, indicating a programmatic connection.