Presented by the Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission and hosted by the Presidio Museum, the “Celebration of All Things S-cuk Son/Tucson 249+” will be held this year on Aug. 17.
The event celebrates the August 20, 1775 founding of the Presidio San Agustín del Tucson and formal anniversary date of the City of Tucson.
The event honors the many people and cultures that have contributed to our community and modern-day city.
The name Tucson originates from the local Tohono O’odham word “S-cuk Sǫn” (pronounced Skuk-shone), meaning “spring at the base of the black mountain.” The mountain they were referring to was what we know today as Tumamoc Hill. The arriving Spanish established the Presidio San Agustín del Tucsón fort on August 20, 1775, using a spelling of the word S-cuk Sǫn that they had heard from the locals. This fort established what would become our modern-day downtown. Later, with the arrival of more settlers, the name “Tucson” was used and is still the name of our great town!
This FREE fiesta is held at the Presidio Museum.
Performances will celebrate the variety of cultures that make our region special:
· 6 pm Mariachi Estrella Juvenil
· 7 pm Kolencia Oficio Achalim: Yaqui Deer Dancers from the Old Pascua Community (no photos please)
· 8 pm Food Heroes Awards presented by Tucson City of Gastronomy and Special Announcement by the Buffalo Soldiers: Southern Arizona Chapter
· 8:30 Presidio Garrison Musket Demonstration
· 8:45 Live music with Kevin Pakulis and Friends
Archaeology Southwest
Border Community Alliance
Buffalo Soldiers: Southern Arizona Chapter
City of Gastronomy
Councilwoman Santa Cruz: Ward I Office
El Presidio Historic Neighborhood
Fort Lowell Cavalry
Himdag: Ki / Tohono O’odham Cultural Center
Jewish History Museum
Los Descendientes
Lohse Family YMCA
Mexican-American Heritage and History Museum
Mission Garden
Old Pascua Museum and Yaqui Cultural Center
Old Pueblo Archaeology
Presidio Museum Garrison
Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area
Southern Arizona Transportation Museum
Tohono O’odham Cultural Center
Tucson Cactus and Succulent Society
Tucson Chinese Cultural Center
Tucson City of Gastronomy
Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block
Tucson Wagon and History Museum
Vail Preservation Society
Wa:K Royalty
Food and drinks available include: