Me pushing the arrastra, a simple milling mechanism:
A replica of an outdoor kitchen, with ocotillo dividers, gourd storage containers, and a stove with comal for making tortillas:
The first printing press in Arizona. Don't miss the cool video about the process and all the fascinating information about what an Old West editor had to do:
Strange plant in the herb garden:
Don't skip the beautiful artwork in this room, along with the fascinating historical tales that go with the art.
If you're at all interested in history, culture, archaeology, or botany, you'll love the Tubac Presidio. Some places get caught up in the dry facts of the dates and names and who owned what when, but the Presidio does really well getting at the good stories of the people behind the history.
It's a state park, and costs $5 per person, but it's well worth it. And if you're in the mood for this type of thing, be prepared to spend at least a full couple of hours. We spent half the day. Check it out here: http://www.tubacpp.com/
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