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
- Thursday, January 30, 2025: Tubac History on Thursday Afternoon with Dan Judkins, “Tubac Area History from 1852-1855.” Click here to learn more.
- Thursday, February 20, 2025, 8:30 am: Breakfast with History – Save the Date! Speaker Rick Collins, “Danger Road, The Perils of Travel through the Sonoita Valley.” Click here to learn more.
- Thursday, March 27, 2025, 3:00 pm: Tubac History on Thursday Afternoon with Dan Judkins. Free! Includes wine and cheese reception. Details TBA.
- April, 2025: Annual Picnic. Details TBA.
Other Historic Activities & Events
- Old Pueblo Archaeology Center’s Newsletter is filled with events and news! Click here to read.
- January 21, 2025, Rio Rico Historical Society’s General Meeting with Special Guest. Click here to learn more.
- February 1, 2025, Fourth Annual Salute to the Nogales Buffalo Soldiers. 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.
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