LIVING HISTORY DAY – Celebrating Arizona’s Statehood

Date and Time for this Past Event

• Saturday, Feb 12, 2022  10am - 2pm

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The Presidio Museum comes alive allowing visitors get a feel for what it would have been like to be in the Presidio at its height of occupation in the late 18th century, and Territorial Tucson in the 19th century. The Presidio Museum comes alive allowing visitors to get a feel for what it would have been like to be in the Presidio at its height of occupation in the late 18th century. The Presidio Museum comes alive allowing visitors get a feel for what it would have been like to be in the Presidio at its height of occupation in the late 18th century. Traditional activities include blacksmithing, soldier drills and the firing of a four-pound bronze cannon, children’s games, and tastings of handmade tortillas.

This month, in addition to our traditional demonstrations, Living History will include displays and demonstrations highlighting the history of how Arizona became a state from New Spain to the Mexican era to the Territorial period. As part of the celebration, Danzacultura Mexicana will perform Folklorico dancing at 11 am.

This event is included in admission, which can be paid at the door.