Tubac History on Thursday Afternoon with Dan Judkins - Free! April 30, 2026
2026-04-30 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Tubac Historical Society, 6 Burruel, Tubac, AZ, 85646, United States
Tubac History on Thursday Afternoon with Dan Judkins – Free
April 30, 2026 at 3:30pm
Tubac Historical Society6 Burruel, Tubac
THS’s Tubac History discussion group will be small and informal. The group will gather for a relaxed time discussing Tubac-relevant history topics. This month’s topic will be:
“First Spanish Presence in Tubac, Before 1752 Presidio”
No sign-up, just show up, bring a snack or hors d’oeuvre to share and a beverage of choice.
Each session will start with open-topic discussions of Tubac-related history on subjects brought up by those present (bring an idea or question) and will conclude with a focused-topic session the subject of which will be listed ahead of time on the website and poster.
Everyone is welcome!
Questions? Email Dan Judkins at djudkins1950@gmail.com

Spain and the American Revolution with Phil Halpenny and Dan Judkins
2026-06-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Tubac Presidio State Park and Griffin Museum, 1 Burruel Street, Tubac, AZ, 85646, United States
Thursday, June 25th, 10:00 am to 11:00 am – at Tubac Presidio’s Old Schoolhouse – “Spain and the American Revolution – Looking Back at State Secrets from 250 Years Later,” a presentation by Phil Halpenny and Dan Judkins.
A fascinating part of history you may have never heard of before, including Anza collecting a “donativo” throughout New Mexico in support of the American Colonists, Franklin’s Glass Armonica musical instrument, Ben Franklin’s secret negotiations with Spain in Paris, many shiploads of military arms and equipment, and Bernardo de Gálvez.
Your $15 ticket includes all-day entrance into the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park and Griffin Museum.
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