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
- August 9 to October 27, All Day-Every Day: “Visions of Old Tubac” a Free Exhibit at the Tubac Center of the Arts by The Tubac Historical Society. Click here for hours and to learn more.
- Friday, October 11, 2024, 8:30 am: Breakfast with History with Dan Judkins, “Captain Juan Bautista de Anza, 1760 to 1775, Presidio San Ignacio de Tubac.” Click here to learn more. Deadline October 4, 2024.
- Thursday, October 31, 2024, 3:30 pm: Tubac History on Thursday Afternoons with Dan Judkins, “Tubac-area history from 1823-1848.” Click here to learn more.
- Friday to Tuesday, November 1-5, 2024: Day of the Dead Altar Tour. Click here to learn more.
- Monday, November 11, 2024, 8:30 am: Breakfast with History – Save the Date! Details coming soon!
- Thursday, November 28, 2024: No meeting due to holiday of Tubac History on Thursday Afternoons with Dan Judkins.
- Thursday, December 26, 2024, 3:30 pm: Tubac History on Thursday Afternoons with Dan Judkins, “Focused topic will be “Tubac-area history from 1852-1858.” Click here to learn more.
Other Historic Activities & Events
- Old Pueblo Archaeology Center’s September Newsletter is filled with events and news! Click here to read.
- Saturday, October 12th, 10 am to 4 pm: Tubac Townsite National Historical District’s Open House Family Discover Day at the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park and Griffin Museum is a free event and open to the public. Learn more here.
- 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.
