Mexican American Heritage & History Museum in Tucson AZ

05/28/2026

We are happy that the Saguaro National Park initiative, Parks for All, will be shared at the Sosa-Carrillo House this Friday!

Saguaro National Park is hosting a breakfast and briefing on the ist phase of the Parks For All initiative, highlighting trail access improvements and outdoor opportunities for visitors of all abilities. This initiative aims to create more inclusive and accessible public outdoor spaces, specifically catering to people with alternative mobility needs while also fostering awareness for other underrepresented communities.

FRIDAY, MAY 29TH, 8:30AM - NOON
Sosa-Carrillo House (TCC) 151 S. Granada Ave, 85701
Or join our Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 762 001 3690
Passcode: XYSR4c

TO RESERVE YOUR IN-PERSON SPOT, PLEASE RSVP: [email protected]
EXPECT AN EMAIL FROM CAM AFTER YOU RSVP RE: FREE PARKING CODE

05/24/2026

WOW! It's been a month since Los Descendientes del Presidio de Tucson re-opened the Sosa-Carrillo House to the community! The amazing Chris Summit captured these moments from the re-opening.

Thank you to all the speakers, Los Descendientes members, community, family with memories of the house and neighborhood, and supporters of our work for coming out. A special thank you to Brandon Varela, Director of the Old Pascua Museum & Yaqui Culture Center for the permanent exhibit on the San Ignacio Old Pascua and Ruben Urrea Moreno for curating a 26-year span of his work as a Chicano artist from South Tucson, AZ.

We will be open starting Tuesday, June 2 from 9am-2pm.
June 2026-August 30, 2026 our summer hours will be:
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 9am-2pm.
$5pm suggested donation, FREE for members.
More info at LosDesTucson.com

05/14/2026

Come visit us!
June 1 - Aug 30, 2026 we will be open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9am-2pm.

151 S Granada Ave (on the TCC campus)
We are about two blocks from the SunLink stops: Congress/Granada or Granada/TCC.
Park in Lot C or the garage off Granada Ave.

$5 suggested donation
FREE for Los Descendientes members! (Join today)

04/30/2026

TONIGHT! 6-9pm. Free at MOCA Tucson

04/28/2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4c7ncM4hDM

Historic Sosa-Carrillo House reopens in downtown Tucson

04/27/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to the re-opening of the Sosa-Carrillo House!

A special thank you to the Los Descendientes del Presidio de Tucson Board: Becky Valenzuela, Evelyn Jacobs, Patricia Benton, Mauro Trejo IV, Yvonne Clay, Rikki Riojas, Haidee Joy, Maritza Valenzuela, Yvette Moreno, and Alisha Vasquez.

Photo by

04/23/2026

Come take a sneak peek at the Sosa-Carrillo House Thursday, April 23 for this exciting, free event!

Acclaimed Chicano musician and community activist, Quetzal Flores, of the band, Quetzal, will discuss engaging community through arts and culture with Tucson artists and organizers. Please come for what promises to be an exciting discussion between Flores and Nelda Ruiz of Southwest Folklife Alliance, Alisha Vasquez of the Mexican American Heritage and History Museum, and Marc David Pinate of Borderlands Theater.

Contact Estevan Azcona for more information at [email protected]

02/24/2026

On Saturday, February 14, Los Descendientes del Presidio de Tucson members gathered at the newly renovated Sosa-Carrillo House joined by Kolencia Oficio Achalim, Yaqui Ceremonial Dancers, to perform the Deer Dance blessing. Thank you to Brandon Varela of the Old Pascua Museum & Yaqui Culture Center for helping to set up this blessing.

Enjoy some more photos from the event!

We are busying planning for the grand re-opening of the Sosa-Carrillo House on Saturday, April 25. More details coming soon!

02/24/2026

On Saturday, February 14, Los Descendientes del Presidio de Tucson members gathered at the newly renovated Sosa-Carrillo House joined by Kolencia Oficio Achalim, Yaqui Ceremonial Dancers, to perform the Deer Dance blessing. Thank you to Brandon Varela of the Old Pascua Museum & Yaqui Culture Center for helping to set up this gathering.

Thank you to our board, members, and volunteers for all their support, especially Becky, Evelyn, Lupita, and Chiho!

We are busying planning for the grand re-opening of the Sosa-Carrillo House on Saturday, April 25. More details coming soon!

02/07/2026

¡Felicidades!

Thank you for your generous support! Your contribution will enable us to fund our mission, meet our goals and improve conditions in Sugar Hill and surrounding areas.