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     Thanks to our volunteers and much needed community support, the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park remains open to fascinate, educate, and entertain its many visitors from around the world.  All proceeds from your purchases of Presidio Park merchandise featured on this site benefit this cultural treasure and help to insure its future.

     We are happy to announce the opening of the Tubac Presidio Park Shop, where you can find reprints of historical maps, images, and photographs, as well as outstanding works of art by our local contributing artists.  (see Contributing Artists pages).  On this blog, we will be showcasing our items, as well as sharing interesting information about the Park and surrounding areas.  We will throw in a lot of history, too!  Visit Tubac Presidio Park to see what we offer, and to place an order, if you wish.  More being added nearly every day, so check back often!  Thank you for visiting the Tubac Presidio Park blog. 

     Click here:  Tubac Presidio Park online merchandise  All proceeds benefit the preservation of this cultural treasure.  Clicking this link before you shop online earns the Park 15% on your purchases anywhere on Zazzle without costing you or the artist an extra penny.  Thank you!

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Milestone

Tubac Presidio Park On-line Gift Shop was awarded a Pro-Seller badge yesterday, July 13, 2011 from Zazzle, Inc.  It is estimated that over 800,000 sellers are responsible for the 40+ billion products in the Zazzle marketplace and that less than 10% of sellers achieve Pro-Seller status.  It is six months since we launched and we have had over 1500 visitors and posted nearly as many gift items for sale. The Tubac Presidio Park On-line Gift Shop is well on track to becoming a viable enterprise.

Products

On offer at the shop are t-shirts and other apparel, coffee and travel mugs, greeting cards, postcards and postage, tote and grocery bags, mini speakers for laptops and cell phones,  iPhone cases, posters and prints, as well as magnets, key chains and other assorted gift items.  Historical photographs, maps, and documents provide the basis for many of the unique images found on our products.

Contributing Artists

We are so very fortunate to have four outstanding contributing artists associated with the shop:  Roberta Rogers, watercolorist; Richard Lasley, painter and illustrator; Alice Keene, photographer; and William Ahrendt, painter.  Thanks to their generosity we are able to offer beautiful prints of their work as well as other items featuring their work.  Their contributions add another dimension of color, design, and imagination to our product lines, and we are deeply grateful.

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The Tubac Presidio Park On-line Gift Shop now has its own Facebook page.  Here you will find news about the Park, information about new items, and the latest discounts and promotions.  Join us!

Our Mission

Preserving the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park is our mission and finding ways to raise money is critical to our success as we strive to keep this cultural treasure open for everyone to explore and enjoy.  All proceeds from your purchases at the on-line gift shop go directly to funding this effort and will be greatly appreciated.  Another way to help our cause is to contribute a photo, recipe, or artwork for use  in the on-line gift shop.  Local participation plays a huge part in our plan for success!

Local Photographs Wanted

We would like to see your local photograph, and perhaps use it on a Tubac Presidio Park postcard, mug, or t-shirt.  Email your photo to giftshop@tubacpresidio.org with your name and information on the photo’s subject matter.   If we are able to use your photo, we will email you a link to our new product featuring your photo and a ‘by-line’ crediting you as the photographer will be placed in the item description box (along with any other pertinent info you provide).

Local Family Recipes Wanted

We would like to feature foodie postcards for the upcoming holidays and we are in need of local or family recipes.  If you can help, please email your recipe, name, and pertinent info to giftshop@tubacpresidio.org (a scan of a recipe would be an easy and quick way to upload it for emailing).  Send a photo of your dish also, if you happen to have one.  You will be credited, and we will send you a link to our new product featuring your recipe.  Our holidays will be merrier thanks to you.

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Photographic Exhibition at the Presidio this Summer

Quienes Fuimos, Quienes Somos.  Who we were, Who we are.

A photographic collection

June 1-August 29

 

Who we were, Who we are presents the work of photographers Jorge Angulo, Carlos Licón , Juan Luis Fernández, Claudia Platt and Juan Casanova and their excursions in the diverse roads of Sonoran geography rescuing images of who we were and who we are.

 

This collection presents a mosaic of individuals and families of a great part of Sonoran municipalities. The evolutional record of working class, peasant and middle class families was captured in images reflecting not only the faces and personal features of ethnic diversity but also the variety of occupations and customs in our culture.

 

This work is a window allowing us to see the evolution of Sonoran families as the core of our society and to look into the role of photography as a record of the history of family.

 

The accompanying book (available only in Spanish) includes 115 historic and contemporary portraits. Two introductory essays by Jose Dr. Antonio Rodríguez and Dr. Ignacio Almada Bay offer a cohesive view to the collection, one offering information about photography and photographers in the period before and after the Mexican Revolution and other exploring the role of family networks in the History of Sonora.

 

This collection of family portraits offers a reaffirming view of who we were and a view into the intimate spaces of feelings, homes and relations of who we are, and we hope provides an opportunity to see more clearly into our future.

 

Planned as part of the local projects to celebrate the Bicentennial of Mexican Independence, we present a selection as an opportunity to look into the common realities of family life in the Sonoran Desert region. Enjoy it !

 

Poly Coronel Gándara

Instituto Sonorense de Cultura / Sonora Culture Institute

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This Sunday, March 26th…

Coming Events in March 2013

Friday, March 1. Walking Tour of Old Town Tubac – Friday, March 1, 10:30am-12 noon

Guided tour of the “Old Town” section of Tubac with Alice Keene. Explore the original adobe buildings and discover the rich heritage of Arizona’s first European settlement. Learn about early Native American inhabitants, Spanish explorers, mining booms, Apache attacks, kidnappings, duels and other episodes in Tubac’s colorful past. Meet at the Park’s Visitor Center. Allow 1-1/2 hours for the tour and bring walking shoes, sunscreen and a hat. $7.50 fee includes admission to tour the Presidio Park. Tour limited to 20 people; reservations encouraged. Call 398-2252.

Saturday, March 2. Archaeology of the Presidio of Santa Cruz de Terrenate – Saturday, March 2, 2pm

In 1776, the government of New Spain created a series of frontier presidios along its northern frontier—three are in Arizona. Archaeologist Deni Seymour, Ph.D. has spent years doing field research at what remains of one of these sites at Santa Cruz de Terrenate, located on the San Pedro River near Sierra Vista. This is the best preserved of all the Spanish period presidios in the Southwest. Join Dr. Seymour for a discussion of the history of this adobe fortress, information about recent archaeological investigations, and revisions to interpretations based on work carried out by Charles Di Peso over 50 years ago. New findings include 240 year old foot prints, information relevant to the location of the Sobaipuri sites of Quiburi and Santa Cruz, and insights into hygiene, population, and status. $7.50 adult, $4.50 youth 7-13, children free. Reservations encouraged. Call 398-2252.

Sunday, March 3. Anniversary of “The Weekly Arizonian” – Sunday, March 3, 10am-4pm

A celebration of the anniversary of Arizona’s first newspaper, which was printed in Tubac on March 3, 1859. The original 1858 Washington Hand Press that printed the newspaper is still in operation at the Tubac Presidio. Professional printer James Pagels and his wife Elizabeth will demonstrate the hand press in operation, talk about the history of the press, and print a commemorative edition of the first issue of the Arizonian. Western history writer Jane Eppinga will give a presentation on the history of the two printing presses in Tubac and Tombstone at 2pm in the 1885 Schoolhouse. $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free.

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February 2013 Events!

 

 

 

Southern Arizona’s Historic Farms & Ranches – Saturday, February 2, 2pm

Travel writer Lili De Barbieri will discuss her new book “A Guide to Southern Arizona’s Historic Farms & Ranches: Rustic Southwest Retreats.” Our region’s historic guest ranches include Spain’s first mission in the continental U.S., a World War II prison camp, a boys’ boarding school, and a Butterfield Stagecoach stop. Intimately connected to Arizona’s land and legacy, these unparalleled retreats have hosted artists, movie stars, and politicians and continue to enrich our present-day communities by sharing their rich southwestern heritage, culture and cuisine. $7.50 fee includes admission to tour the Presidio Park.

 

And on Tuesday, February 5, at 10:30 we will be offering a guided tour of the Barrio de Tubac Archaeological site. If you haven’t yet taken this tour or want to share our rich archaeological heritage with visiting houseguests. Tour guide Phil Halpenny gives a superb interpretation of the area history based on his life as a professional hydrographer.

Guided Tour of the Barrio de Tubac Archaeological Site – Tuesday, February 5, 10:30am

Special tour by local experts of the Spanish colonial archaeological site just south of the Park which preserves the remains of the original Tubac town site, including residence foundations, plaza area, refuse area and partial irrigation ditch. Meet at the Park’s Visitor Center. Tour involves a walk of about 1-1/4 miles. Bring walking shoes, sunscreen and hat. $7.50 fee includes admission to tour the Presidio Park. Tour limited to 15; call for reservations, 520-398-2252.

 

If you plan on coming to the Tubac Festival of the Arts, Arizona’s longest running arts festival,  next week from Wednesday to Sunday, be sure to tell the Rangers and parking guides that you want to park in the Presidio lot.

Tubac Festival of the Arts – February 6 -10, 10am-5pm

Southern Arizona’s longest running art festival! Festival visitors who park in the Tubac Presidio’s paid parking lot ($6 per car) will get an extra bonus – a pass for 1 free admission to tour the Park that day. The paved parking lot is conveniently located to Tubac village. Proceeds from the Presidio’s lot will benefit “Save the Presidio.”

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January 2013 Events

 January Events

Lots of fun things are happening at the Tubac Presidio that I want you to know about… There is space available at all of these events and it would be great if you could come to any (or all!) of them.

First, I’m thrilled to tell you that the Tohono Village shop in Tubac is coming back to life. They are hosting an O’odham Artisan Show both days this weekend from 10 to 4. Acclaimed watercolorist Michael Chiago will be there and they are also featuring demonstrating artists, food, and entertainment. They are located at 10 Camino Otero in Tubac. More information is at 398-2443 or by emailing azrezgirl@aol.com Be sure to check them out when you’re in town.

Second, we will have a superb talk on “Rock Art of the Southwest” tomorrow afternoon (Thursday, January 17) at 2pm in the school house. Sharon Urban is an expert in the field and a very engaging speaker. Call 398-2252 to reserve a place.

 

Rock Art of the Southwest – Thursday, January 17, 2pm

Learn the difference between a pictograph and petroglyph with rock art enthusiast Sharon Urban. Urban worked for the Arizona State Museum, retiring after 32 years as the Public Archaeologist. An expert on prehistoric shell artifacts and the study of pictographs and petroglyphs, she has interpreted rock art sites and given presentations to schools and groups around Arizona. $7.50 adult, $4.50 youth 7-13, children free.

Third, we will be having a period dressed school group in the Park experiencing what education was like in the Territorial days on Friday morning, and Jim Pagels will be demonstrating Frontier Printing from 9 to 1pm. At 12:30 our Living History demonstration of Spanish Colonial food begins and runs until 3:30. If you haven’t had a sample of our posole (made to a 200 year old recipe), this is your chance!

Frontier Printing Press Demonstrations – Friday, January 18, 9am-1pm

Professional printer and teacher James Pagels demonstrates the Washington Press used to print Arizona’s first newspaper in 1859 and answers questions about hand press printing, type setting, and other aspects of this marvel of industrial engineering. Included with park admission $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free.

Living History: Foods of the Spanish Colonial Period – Friday, January 18, 12:30-3:30pm

Volunteers dressed in period clothing reenact the daily lives of Spanish soldiers and civilians who lived in Tubac during the Spanish Colonial period (1752-1776). Featuring a special display of the bounty of foods from the Old World, New World and surrounding desert used by Tubac cooks, plus cooking demos with samples. $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free.

Fourth, we are hosting the third in Jack Lasseter’s series of talks on the American West for us. This Saturday, January 19, at 2pm Jack will present “Apaches and the Soldiers Who Fought Them.” The fee is $15 and includes a tax deductible contribution to Save the Presidio and a personal walk through the museum with Jack and me. We will also have some special items brought up from the museum storage for participants to see. Call 398-2252 to save a seat.

And lastly, count on coming to a fantastic school house concert with Gilbert Brown and Teodoro ‘Ted’ Ramirez on Saturday, January 26 at 2pm. There will be some awesome music including a few pieces featuring Gilbert’s expertise on the harmonica. Tickets are $18 and reservations can be made by calling 398-2252.

If you haven’t seen them, the twenty-two Walter Blakelock Wilson paintings we have on display through April are splendid and look great in our museum. Make sure to take a few moments to enjoy them!

Southwestern Vistas: Landscapes of American Painter Walter Blakelock Wilson - 
January 1, 2013 to April 30, 2013, daily 9am-5pm

The Tubac Presidio hosts a retrospective exhibition of artwork by the late Tubac artist, Walter Blakelock Wilson (1929-2011). Wilson’s portraits, landscapes and architectural imagery have made their way into several museums and over 300 corporate and private collections. His historical paintings feature Native Americans, frontier personalities and dramatic southwest vistas and landscapes. Included with park admission $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free.

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Balladeer Dolan Ellis to Perform at Tubac Presidio Park

Holiday Concert with Arizona’s Official Balladeer Dolan Ellis

Saturday, December 17, 2pm

 

   The Tubac Presidio State Historic Park will host a holiday concert featuring Dolan Ellis on Saturday, December 17, 2011. Arizona’s Official State Balladeer, Grammy winner and original member of The New Christy Minstrels, Ellis will present his special holiday show “An Arizona Christmas” in the 1885 Territorial Schoolhouse. This event is part of the Teodoro “Ted” Ramirez Artist in Residence concert series at the Tubac Presidio. Showtime is at 2pm.

 

   Dolan Ellis has been Arizona‘s Official State Balladeer since 1966, first appointed by Governor Sam Goddard and endorsed by eleven consecutive governors. In his role as Balladeer, Dolan has written more than 300 songs and performed throughout Arizona and the United States, as well as in many foreign countries. Ellis is known for his 12-string guitar, his baritone voice, and the songs he writes about Arizona and the American Southwest. He was an original member of The New Christy Minstrels and was with them for several gold records, their 1963 Grammy for Best Group, and a season (1962–1963) on the nationally televised Andy Williams Show. In 1996, Ellis founded the Arizona Folklore Preserve located in Ramsey Canyon south of Sierra Vista and continues to perform monthly as the artist-in-residence. Ellis is back with the Christies again, participating in their recordings and tours.

 

   Dolan connects with his audiences as few performers can do, relying on his humor and storytelling skills to enhance his considerable musical talent. This concert is for all ages and promises to be a memorable way to celebrate the holiday season. Tickets are $20 for adults (15+) and free for children age 14 and younger. Seating is limited, please call 520-398-2252 for reservations. The Tubac Presidio State Historic Park is located at 1 Burruel Street in Tubac and is open daily (except Christmas Day) from 9am to 5pm. Concert tickets include admission to the park, so plan to arrive early to tour the Presidio. Learn more about Arizona’s first state park at www.TubacPresidioPark.com.

Tubac Presidio Park to Host Anza Documentary Film Premier

 

 

     We ask for your support and presence at a special treat coming up at the Tubac Presidio this coming Saturday from 4 to 6. We don’t get many chances to see a world premiere of a film here, but this Saturday we can. Come see the world premiere of a new documentary film, “The Anza Expedition.” It stars our own late Don Garate and over 80 other locals with parts in the film. It documents one of Tubac’s great historical moments, and we are honored that the National Park Service has given the THS volunteer run Tubac Presidio Park the opportunity to show the film as a fund raiser to help us in our efforts to Save the Presidio. We have lined up a delightful late afternoon program of living history, presidio tours, and excellent food and drink in addition to the premiere of the film.  For more information, please contact us at info@ths-tubac.org. 

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