About Tucson 250+

“Tucson 250+ is a year-long celebration honoring over 4,000 years of history, heritage, and culture in Tucson and Pima County. This milestone commemorates the 250th anniversary of Presidio San Agustín del Tucson in 1775 and recognizes how its foundation shaped Tucson’s trajectory and how that influence continues today. The plus (+) honors the Indigenous people and diverse communities that shaped the region long before and after its founding.

This anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on the intersection of hope, resilience, and human endeavor—both among those who sought to establish a new frontier and those whose lives were deeply tied to the land. Tucson 250+ includes events throughout 2025, leading up to a major celebration on August 23, 2025, at the Presidio Museum—the birthplace of modern Tucson. This website is a place to find event details.

The Tucson 250+ website is made possible through a collaboration between the City of Tucson, Pima County, the Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission, the Arizona Historical Society, Los Descendientes de Tucson, the Tucson Museum of Art, the Presidio Museum, the Southern Arizona Transportation Museum, and the Vail Preservation Society.

Join us in celebrating the rich history and diverse culture of Tucson and the surrounding region!”

All info at: www.celebratetucson.com

Carolyn’s note: I’ve added a few events from Celebrate Tucson 250+ on our calendar, esp. the August 23 Arizona History Museum open house and main celebration that night at the El Presidio San Agustin downtown. But events start on July 12 and continue beyond August 23, so check out the extensive website events listing:

https://www.celebratetucson.com/celebrate-tucson-events

There’s even a Tucson Trivia Night with Fitz (retired AZ Daily Star cartoonist, David Fitzsimmons) on August 16.

Heard about this celebration via historian Ken Scoville on the Bill Buckmaster radio show. This used to be called Tucson’s Birthday celebration in the past, but that’s politically incorrect now.