Sunday, February 15, 2015
I am a member of a non-profit group that does living history at the rebuilt corner of the Spanish fort in downtown Tucson. I normally do not participate in the living history events, but yesterday was the 103rd birthday of Arizona achieving statehood, and they had both Spanish Colonial and Territorial-era interpreters.
Yesterday's event was very successful. I stood outside and called out to passerbys to come on in. Some people were skeptical, "Why should we?" and I told them they would get to explore Tucson's history for free.
Blacksmiths at work.
The Presidio Park gets about 15,000 to 20,000 visitors a year- it is difficult to figure out the exact number because there is no entrance fee and people can wander in and look around at the displays at will.
Horno oven is heating up.
The Trust works to educate people about Tucson's history. It has been very successful, but it is also surprising how many people do not know the origins of our community.
Soldiers.
The military has always been important here, from the days of the Presidio up to the present with Davis-Monthan.
And more soldiers.
I am currently supervising a project rebagging, analyzing, and preparing a report on a dig conducted between 1971 and the early 1990s by a college in Ohio.
Dipping candles.
I need a better jacket.
Afterward, some of the people thanked me for inviting them in, the positive comments were great to hear.
The time machine worked.
