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Discover the lives of the pioneer women who helped shape Tucson’s history. Attendees will view the outside of their homes and learn about their lives. Some of the women covered include:
• Sarah Sorin, the first female attorney to appear before the U.S. Supreme Court unassisted
• Gladys Franklin, active with historic and artistic endeavors in Tucson; she died at age 89 in the same room on Main Avenue she was born in
• Edith Kitt, who ran the Arizona Historical Society for years
• Bettina Steinfeld, married to Albert Steinfeld, Merchant Prince of the Southwest
• Atanacia Hughes, married to Sam Hughes, gave birth to 15 children (pictured above)

This tour follows the same route as the Mansions of Main Avenue walking tour. Ideal for those who enjoy more storytelling and less walking, as it covers 0.25 mile in 2 hours. Pre-registration is required.

Begins and ends in front of the Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave.

Discover the lives of the pioneer women who helped shape Tucson’s history. Attendees will view the outside of their homes and learn about their lives. Some of the women covered include:
• Sarah Sorin, the first female attorney to appear before the U.S. Supreme Court unassisted
• Gladys Franklin, active with historic and artistic endeavors in Tucson; she died at age 89 in the same room on Main Avenue she was born in
• Edith Kitt, who ran the Arizona Historical Society for years
• Bettina Steinfeld, married to Albert Steinfeld, Merchant Prince of the Southwest
• Atanacia Hughes, married to Sam Hughes, gave birth to 15 children (pictured above)

This tour follows the same route as the Mansions of Main Avenue walking tour. Ideal for those who enjoy more storytelling and less walking, as it covers 0.25 mile in 2 hours. Pre-registration is required.

Begins and ends in front of the Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave.

More about Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum
At this re-creation of a Spanish fort built in 1775, experience a 150-year-old classic Sonoran Row house to see how houses were built before the railroad brought in the new building materials of that age. See archaeological remains of a pit house in the ground, and learn about the lives of early Native Americans. Our docents will take you on a tour of the Presidio Museum where you’ll discover how Tucson residents lived before air conditioning and cell phones. Kids of all ages can try out Presidio-era kids games in the box on the Territorial Patio and try on the cuera, the Presidio soldier’s version of chainmail, in the soldiers’ quarters. During our many Living History events, visitors enjoy demonstrations of blacksmithing, food preparation, and also see historical re-enactments, and soldier drills. We offer Tucson’s original historical walking tours. Our guides share their love of Tucson, keeping you entertained with interesting stories and facts. Visitors also see gorgeous murals or mansions, or learn about different historic neighborhoods on our walking tours. For wine lovers, there are also tours that include wine tasting.
When & Where
Dec 7, 2025, 10:00am to 12:00pm Timezone: MST
$35.00


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