Commemorating Tucson’s history and celebrating its bright future.
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!
Main Calendar
Tucson 250+ invites cultural and heritage organizations to be part of this historic celebration by hosting events that highlight our region’s rich and diverse history. Events can take place anytime between August 2024 and December 31, 2025, and should reflect your organization’s unique perspective on Tucson’s cultural heritage.
The calendar is designed to highlight and publicize a schedule of events that will commemorate our regional history and be promoted together as the 250+ Celebration Event Schedule.
The flagship event will be the Celebration of Tucson / S cuk Son 250+ that will be held on August 23, 2025, at Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum.
Have an event you’d like featured on the calendar? View our Submit an Event page.
Ongoing Activities
The Postal History Foundation invites students to create an original picture about Tucson. The grand prize-winning design will be features on a postcard and additional designs will be used for cachets on envelopes.
We encourage you to share this information with fellow teachers, art instructors, librarians, and parents. Let’s celebrate Tucson’s 250th anniversary with creativity and community spirit!
Deadline for Submissions: Friday, July 18, 2025 @ 2:30pm
This curated musical journey will explores the soul of Tucson through sound. It will be shared online, played on-air through KXCI, and woven into events at El Presidio Museum and beyond. We’re inviting KXCI DJs, volunteers, and community members to suggest tracks that capture Tucson’s unique voice. The curation team is made up of KXCI staff and community collaborators.
Submissions will be considered when creating the final playlist.
Deadline for Submissions: Sunday, June 15th, 2025
