On Saturday, June 6, 2026, join Old Pueblo Archaeology Center’s “Tucson’s Historic Sonoran Row Houses plus Bonus Hopi Clay Creations Tour” with historic architect R. Brooks Jeffery and archaeologist Allen Dart. This tour, which is a collaboration with Old Pueblo Archaeology Center and Tucson Museum of Art (TMA), will be held from 10:00 am-12:00 pm, and will begin at the TMA’s Mooney Hall located at 140 N. Main Ave, Tucson, AZ. Segment 1 of this two-part tour highlights some of the iconic, historic homes in downtown Tucson’s Historic Block, some now used as museum spaces and others for private businesses. The focus – all cool ones in Tucson’s June heat! – will include La Casa Cordova and the historic Romero, Fish, Stevens/Duffield, and Corbett houses. A bonus after the Historic Block visit is a return to the museum for tour segment 2 to view some of the Hopi Indian art holdings from TMA’s permanent Indigenous Arts collection. The Hopi art on display includes exquisite ancient and historical pottery as well as some carvings and sculptures. After viewing the Hopi exhibit, tour registrants are welcome to browse the rest of TMA’s galleries and gift shop, and to consider having lunch on their own dime in the Stevens House Café à la C’Art, known for its American bistro fare, full bar, espresso, and a beautiful Monet-inspired garden patio. R. Brooks Jeffery is a Professor Emeritus of Architecture and former Associate Vice President for Research at the College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture at the University of Arizona. Coleader Allen Dart, a professional archaeologist, is Old Pueblo’s executive director. A TMA docent will accompany the tour to provide access to the historic houses managed by TMA. There is a requested donation of $30 per person ($24 for Old Pueblo Archaeology Center members), which includes $15/person TMA entry fee and supports Old Pueblo’s education programs about archaeology and traditional cultures. Registration and prepayment due 10 days after reservation request or by 5 pm Wednesday June 3, whichever is earlier. To register or for more information contact Old Pueblo at info@oldpueblo.org or 520-798-1201. If you would like to have a flyer emailed to you with color photos of the above-listed activity send an email to info@oldpueblo.org with “Send June 6 flyer” in your email subject line.
Caption: Stevens-Duffield House in Tucson Historic Block