Our Mission
To Support research on the history of Tubac and the Santa Cruz River Valley,
preserve that history, and share it with the public.
For over 50 years, The Tubac Historical Society has worked to preserve the unique history of Tubac and the Santa Cruz River Valley including:
- Helping save the Tubac 1885 Old Schoolhouse and the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park and Museum
- Establishing the Elizabeth Brownell Research Center
- Building an extensive collection of Oral History interviews with local residents recounting their experiences in Tubac
- Creating an Online Catalogue of our collection of area maps, local artists’ biographies, local family histories, and more
- The Breakfast with History lecture series
- Assisting researchers from all over the world with research requests
- Presenting popular exhibits on local historical topics
We invite you to visit our research library and visitor center, a 1914 adobe building at 6 Burruel Street in Tubac just opposite the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park and Museum. To learn more about our fascinating history, browse our online catalogue and online exhibits.
Research projects are ongoing and we welcome research requests from the public. Send your requests to info@ths-tubac.org.
We continue to add to our decades of Oral History interviews of local residents who provide firsthand accounts of life in Tubac. If you know of a local villager who you would like to nominate for an interview, please fill out our Oral History Subject Nomination form and return it to the attention of the Oral History Committee.
Current Happenings
- Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 8:30 am: Breakfast with History: “The History of Mining in Santa Cruz County from 1540 to 1946” by Speaker Chuck Galloway. Register by November 6th. Click here to learn more!
- Thursday, December 26, 2024, 3:30 pm: Tubac History on Thursday Afternoons with Dan Judkins. Free! Focused topic will be “Tubac-area History from 1849-1854.” Click here to learn more.
- January, 2025: Annual Meeting. Details TBA.
- Thursday, February 20, 2025, 8:30 am: Breakfast with Hisory – Save the Date! Details TBA.
- Thursday, March 27, 2025, 3:30 pm: Tubac History on Thursday Afternoon with Dan Judkins. Free! Details TBA.
- April, 2025: Annual Picnic. Details TBA.
Other Historic Activities & Events
- Old Pueblo Archaeology Center’s October Newsletter is filled with events and news! Click here to read.
- Thursday, November 21st, 4 pm to 6 pm: Tubac Residents Roundup at the Tubac Center of the Arts. Click here to learn more.
- Saturday, November 23rd, 11 am to 5 pm: Sip, Swirl, Shop, & Support, A Wine and Beer Walk in the Village of Tubac’s La Entrada de Tubac. Click here to learn more and to get your tickets from the Greater Green Valley Community Foundation.
- Saturday, November 23rd, 11 a m to 5 pm: Autumn Farmer’s Market at the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park and Museum. Click here to learn more.
Support the Preservation of Tubac’s History
The Tubac Historical Society is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization. EIN: 23-7425780.
Please consider a tax-deductible donation to support our mission.
Click the button below to DONATE ONLINE.