by Monica Young | Jul 22, 2021 | Events
“Celebrating All Things Tucson/S-cuk-son” is a free event highlighting the variety of cultures that make Tucson what it is today. This will be held on Friday, August 20 beginning at 6:15 p.m., at Presidio San Agustin del Tucson Museum, 196 N. Court Ave,...
by Monica Young | Jul 22, 2021 | General, News
In March of 2021, the Patronato San Xavier began the second phase of work on the east tower of Mission San Xavier del Bac. The work on the east tower, which will take about a year, will involve the removal of most of the cement-based plaster on the exterior, which has...
by Monica Young | Jul 20, 2021 | Events, Programs
On Thursday, July 29, 2021 at noon, the Center for Regional Studies will be hosting a lecture presented by their summer Visiting Scholar, Dr. Aimee Villarreal, titled, “Sanctuaryscapes in the New Mexico Borderlands” via Zoom (https://unm.zoom.us/j/97873591269)....
by Monica Young | Jul 20, 2021 | Events, General
The Kino Heritage Society invites you to participate in commemorating the 30th Anniversary of the Kino Statue Presentation to Segno, Italy from Tucson, Arizona on Sunday, August 8, 2021. Events will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a Proclamation...
by Monica Young | Jun 10, 2021 | Events, Programs
The 61st Anniversary New Mexico Genealogical Society Conference will be held virtually on August 27 and 28, 2021, with keynote speakers and multiple sessions each day with Q & A opportunities. Sessions will also be available for streaming during September. Friday...
by Monica Young | May 13, 2021 | Programs
The NPS Vanishing Treasures Program, in partnership with University of Arizona, University of New Mexico and Cornerstones Community Partnerships, is pleased to announce SICRAT 2021, a series of virtual seminars on critical topics in the conservation of earthen...
by Monica Young | May 10, 2021 | News
UPDATE: After an eight-month investigation, authorities recently announced that an arrest has been made following the July 11, 2020 fire at Mission San Gabriel in California. The suspect has been charged with four felony counts including two arson related. Shock waves...
by Monica Young | Feb 1, 2021 | General, News
El Rancho de Las Golondrinas Living History Museum in New Mexico is currently offering virtual lessons and demonstrations until they can welcome the public back. Learn about the history of the Camino Real, turquoise mining, Spanish Colonial traditions, technologies,...
by Monica Young | Sep 14, 2020 | News
Early Santa Barbara Virtual History Lessons produced by Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation (SBTHP) staff and volunteers are now available on their website at https://www.sbthp.org/digitallessons. These fun and educational five-minute digital lessons provide...
by Monica Young | Jul 31, 2020 | News
Two particular Spanish colonial period bells from the Santa Bárbara Presidio Chapel have traveled many miles – about 11,000 miles, before they were finally returned to the chapel and installed in the newly rebuilt chapel bell tower in 2001. Where have these...
