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Tumacácori National Historical Park
For Kids
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In 1691, a black-robed priest named Father Kino visited the O'odham village of Tumacácori and started the first Spanish Mission in what is now Arizona. Since then, different people have lived at and visited the site including Native Americans, priests from all over Europe, Spanish settlers, Mexicans, and American pioneers. You can do the same!
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Visiting Tumacácori is great for kids of all ages. You can explore the park on your own with your group or family. Starting in the museum, you can learn about the mission and its history. You can watch a short video about what life might have been like two hundred years ago.
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Take a walk into the historical ruins and imagine what life was like for the Native Americans, the Spanish, and the Priests who lived here. Along the way you can visit an O'odham house, and check out the part of the convento where the priest used to live.
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By far the best way to tour is by doing our Junior Ranger Program, in which you look for pictures while exploring the park.
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Check out our Junior Ranger Program
Tumacácori's Junior Ranger Program is unique in that kids can tour the park while looking for photos
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Games and Downloads
Have fun and learn about the Park on the Net
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Did You Know?
Tumacácori National Historical Park is located in the historic Pimería Alta or "Land of the Upper Pimas," an area that includes much of present-day southern Arizona and northern Sonora, Mexico.
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Last Updated: August 31, 2009 at 21:23 EST |
