Discovery Corner, activities - National Parks Gallery
Visitors tooling leather Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Discovery Corner, activities - National Parks Gallery
Kid making adobe bricks Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Tumacacori national historical park - Jesús Nazareno
Six of the original "santos," or statues of the saints that once adorned the mission church at Tumacácori have now been returned to the museum at Tumacácori National Historical Park
Possible appearance of mission during 1820's (painting)
Possible appearance of mission during 1820's (painting)
The Franciscan Era - National Parks Gallery
Traces the history of the missions under the jurisdiction of Tumacácori from the arrival of the Franciscans in 1768 until the abandonment of Tumacácori in 1848
Mission of Tumacacori - man in foreground
Title transcribed from mount. Illus. in album: Series of photographic views and portraits of Arizona and Arizona Indian tribes / Charles Gentile. No. 243.
Mission of Tumacacori - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph
Title transcribed from mount. Illus. in album: Series of photographic views and portraits of Arizona and Arizona Indian tribes / Charles Gentile. No. 225.
Tumacácori National Historical Park Entrance
Almost immediately following creation of Tumacácori National Monument in 1908, a visitor center and museum was envisioned. In 1935, a diverse group of National Park Service specialists – an archaeologist, photo... More
National parks: Cemetery - public domain image
Two features come into view as you enter the cemetery. The first is the mortuary chapel, circular in design and about sixteen feet in diameter. The roof, possibly intended to be a dome, was never completed. Its... More
Discovery Corner, duck race - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Kids in the river, duck race
Discovery Corner, dress up - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
Kid dressed in chain mail with helmet, shield, and lance.
Cemetery, campo santo - National Parks Gallery
Any evidence of mission-era graves was destroyed long ago by weather, treasure hunters, and cattle. Toward the end of the nineteenth century the cemetery was used as a corral during cattle drives and roundups. ... More
National parks: Nave - public domain image
Looking toward the altar you can see the remains of the once magnificent nave. Here Spanish settlers and native people took their places at the holy Mass. Notice that there are no pews. The people stood or knel... More
Tumacacori national historical park - Convento ruin
The standing ruin of a fragment of the convento includes the rooms in which the priest is likely to have lived. These rooms have seen much use, both during the mission era and afterward. After the mission resid... More
Tumacacori national historical park - Convento Fragment
The standing ruin of a fragment of the convento includes the rooms in which the priest is likely to have lived. These rooms have seen much use, both during the mission era and afterward. After the mission resid... More
Reenactments of plays brought by missionaries to Tumacácori, Tumacácor...
Exact date unknown but the photos in this series are from 1937. These photos depict reenactments of the 'Passion Play' held at Tumacácori during holy week, called Semana Santa, from 1900 to 1929. These particul... More
Reenactments of plays brought by missionaries to Tumacácori, Tumacácor...
Exact date unknown but the photos in this series are from 1937. These photos depict reenactments of the 'Passion Play' held at Tumacácori during holy week, called Semana Santa, from 1900 to 1929. These particul... More
Tumacacori national historical park - Courtyard garden
Once established, it took time, often years, before a mission had all its components. However, given the necessary time and money, it was certain that its missionary would see to the construction of a church, w... More
Reenactments of plays brought by missionaries to Tumacácori, Tumacácor...
Exact date unknown but the photos in this series are from 1937. These photos depict reenactments of the 'Passion Play' held at Tumacácori during holy week, called Semana Santa, from 1900 to 1929. These particul... More
Reenactments of plays brought by missionaries to Tumacácori, Tumacácor...
Exact date unknown but the photos in this series are from 1937. These photos depict reenactments of the 'Passion Play' held at Tumacácori during holy week, called Semana Santa, from 1900 to 1929. These particul... More
Reenactments of plays brought by missionaries to Tumacácori, Tumacácor...
Exact date unknown but the photos in this series are from 1937. These photos depict reenactments of the 'Passion Play' held at Tumacácori during holy week, called Semana Santa, from 1900 to 1929. These particul... More
Reenactments of plays brought by missionaries to Tumacácori, Tumacácor...
Exact date unknown but the photos in this series are from 1937. These photos depict reenactments of the 'Passion Play' held at Tumacácori during holy week, called Semana Santa, from 1900 to 1929. These particul... More
Reenactments of plays brought by missionaries to Tumacácori, Tumacácor...
Exact date unknown but the photos in this series are from 1937. These photos depict reenactments of the 'Passion Play' held at Tumacácori during holy week, called Semana Santa, from 1900 to 1929. These particul... More
Tumacacori national historical park - Courtyard Garden
Missions took their garden design from Spanish tradition. They featured mostly plants imported from Europe for their cultural, religious, medicinal, or aesthetic value. This garden was built in 1939 as part of ... More
National parks: Orchard - public domain image
The mission complex included a walled garden and orchard, in which you are now standing. The treelines in front of you and to your right grow along the stone foundations of two of the adobe walls which original... More
National parks: Orchard - public domain image
The mission complex included a walled garden and orchard, in which you are now standing. The treelines in front of you and to your right grow along the stone foundations of two of the adobe walls which original... More
National parks: Orchard - public domain image
The mission complex included a walled garden and orchard, in which you are now standing. The treelines in front of you and to your right grow along the stone foundations of two of the adobe walls which original... More
Living history re-enactors at Fiesta
Living history re-enactors at Fiesta Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Tourist Attraction - Mission from the southeast
Mission from the southeast Public domain photograph - American ruins, National Parks, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The Siege of Tubatama (diorama)
The Siege of Tubatama (diorama) Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Tourist Attraction - Mission from the southeast
Mission from the southeast Public domain photograph of historic landmark building, Cathedral, religious architecture, church, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Church Interior, Jefferson national expansion memorial
Church Interior Public domain photograph - American ruins, National Parks, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Father Kino (diorama) - National Parks Gallery
Father Kino (diorama) Public domain photograph of a national park, horse riding, rangers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Mission from Visitor Center view window
Mission from Visitor Center view window
Tourist Attraction - Mission from the southwest
Mission from the southwest Public domain photograph - American Southwest, ruins, 19th-century, Arnold Genthe, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Mission Cemetery, Jefferson national expansion memorial
Mission Cemetery Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Tourist Attraction - Mission from view window
Mission from view window Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Discovery Corner, living history
Living history re-enactors at Fiesta Public domain photograph of a national park, horse riding, rangers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Discovery Corner, living history
Living history re-enactors at Fiesta Public domain photograph of a national park, horse riding, rangers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Discovery Corner, living history
Living history re-enactors at Fiesta
Discovery Corner, activities - National Parks Gallery
Kid and park ranger with pump drills Public domain photograph of educational activity, National Park rangers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Discovery Corner, wildlife - National Parks Gallery
Kid encountering praying mantis Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Discovery Corner, craft table - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
Kid at a craft table Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Discovery Corner, wildlife - National Parks Gallery
Tiny owl on a gloved hand Public domain photograph - portrait of athlete, champion, sport, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Discovery Corner, activities - National Parks Gallery
Living history re-enactor showing a kid a large rifle Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Discovery Corner, activities - National Parks Gallery
Ranger helping a kid try on chain mail Public domain photograph of ranger activity, National Park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Discovery Corner, activities - National Parks Gallery
Ranger, volunteers, and visitors using quill pens Public domain photograph of ranger activity, National Park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Folklórico Dancers in Front of Dome
Folklórico dancers come from all over Arizona and northern Sonora to perform at Tumacácori's annual Fiesta.
Tourist Attraction - Tumacácori Then and Now
Restoration and preservation of the church façade have been constant projects of the National Park Service for the past 100 years.
A wooden cross sitting on top of a pile of rocks. Grave old west old w...
A wooden cross in a rock pile. A wooden cross in a cemetery with rocks around it. Public domain stock photo.
Discovery Corner, piñatas - National Parks Gallery
Piñatas in the discovery corner Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Discovery Corner, living history
In living history costume, posing for a photo
Ranger and students exploring the inside of the mission church
Ranger and students explore the mission church Public domain photograph of ranger activity, National Park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Tumacácori and Visitors by Full Moon
Monthly evening programs by full moon or starry skies give visitors an opportunity to experience Tumacacori National Historical Park after dark.
An old church with a cross on top of it. Mission old west church, reli...
The mission is located in the historic town / The mission church of san miguel de allende / Public domain stock photo.
Discovery Corner, wildlife - National Parks Gallery
Wildlife exhibitors with owl Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Discovery Corner, activities - National Parks Gallery
Folklórico dancers trying out wildland fire tools
Discovery Corner, living history
In living history costume, posing for a photo holding a sign that reads "Feliz Navidad"
Discovery Corner, activities - National Parks Gallery
Visitor exploring wildlife table Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
A portion of the incomplete frontier mission in the tiny settlement of...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Purchase; Carol M. Highsmith Photography, Inc.; 2018; (DLC/PP-2018:005) Forms part of Carol M. Highsmith's America Project in the Caro... More
Discovery Corner, wildlife - National Parks Gallery
Wildlife rehab organization with live owl Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Tiny church graveyard at the frontier mission in the tiny settlement o...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Purchase; Carol M. Highsmith Photography, Inc.; 2018; (DLC/PP-2018:005) Forms part of Carol M. Highsmith's America Project in the Caro... More
Discovery Corner, piñatas - National Parks Gallery
Ranger holds rope for piñata-breaking Public domain photograph of ranger activity, National Park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The incomplete frontier mission in the tiny settlement of Tumacacori, ...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Purchase; Carol M. Highsmith Photography, Inc.; 2018; (DLC/PP-2018:005) Forms part of Carol M. Highsmith's America Project in the Caro... More
Discovery Corner, activities - National Parks Gallery
Folklórico dancers watching a flint-knapping demonstration
Tumacacori national historical park - Discovery Corner
Visitors posing with Pancho Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Tumacacori national historical park - Discovery Corner
Folklórico dancers posing with Pancho the Vermilion Flycatcher
Discovery Corner, activities - National Parks Gallery
Papel picado display with hand-written notes
Discovery Corner, activities - National Parks Gallery
Papel picado display with hand-written notes
Santa Cruz River - National Parks Gallery
Surface flow on the Santa Cruz gave rise to productive agricultural communities going back thousands of years before the Spanish arrived. These successful settlements, many of which transformed into mission com... More
Tumacacori national historical park - Lime kiln
Lime plaster was used to protect adobe buildings from moisture. Tons of raw material (limestone boulders) had to be brought to the mission for processing so that a coat of plaster, often more than two inches th... More
Calabazas Mission - sanctuary - National Parks Gallery
You are standing where, in 1775, Father Pedro Font said Mass at Calabazas during the expedition to California led by Juan Bautista de Anza. You can still see remnants of original interior plaster on what would ... More
Tumacacori national historical park - Choir loft
The community at Tumacácori might have supported a dozen singers and musicians playing instruments such as trumpet, oboe, bassoon, flute, and zither (guitar). Singers and musicians memorized up to twenty-five s... More
Museum Gallery 3, Franciscan era
Following the sudden and dramatic arrest and expulsion of the Jesuits, the missions of the Pimería Alta were left in turmoil. It would be a full year before Franciscan Friars from Baja California would be broug... More
Tumacacori national historical park - Convento Complex
The convento—an open square of buildings with a central courtyard—was a focus of community life. To the north, an earthen berm protects the foundations of a row of work rooms that were vital to life at the miss... More
Calabazas Mission - nave entrance
Father Antonio de los Reyes on 6 July 1772 submitted a report on the condition of the missions in the Upper and Lower Pimeria Alta. This was his report on San Cayetano de Calabazas as translated by Father Kiera... More
Guevavi Mission - exterior - National Parks Gallery
Guevavi is a name derived from the O'odham word for big spring, ge'e vavi, or big well, gu waihe. This settlement of O'odham people was first visited in January 1691 by Catholic Jesuit Fathers Kino and Salvatie... More
National parks: Baptistry - public domain image
A right turn immediately upon entering the church will lead you into the room where the sacred ceremony of baptism was performed. From birth and baptism through life and death, the imported Catholic religion be... More
Tumacacori national historical park - Visitor center
The other doors throughout the building are similar to the paneled doors of Caborca. The wood-grilled window on the east façade is typical of the grilled windows found in many of the missions. The beamed ceilin... More
National parks: Sanctuary - public domain image
The sanctuary, protected by a domed ceiling made of fired adobes, is still adorned with remnants of original paint, picture frames, and stenciling. Here the priest, dressed in brightly colored vestments, celebr... More
Tumacacori national historical park - Kino Statue
Born in what is now northern Italy in 1645, Kino brought intellectual curiosity to his exploration of a new world. A cartographer and astronomer, Kino drew the first accurate maps of this region, known as the P... More
National parks: Compuerta - public domain image
Probably the single most important commodity in the desert was, and is, water. Water for drinking, washing, bathing, and irrigating crops was taken out of the Santa Cruz River nearly a mile upstream to the sout... More
Calabazas Mission - exterior - National Parks Gallery
The name Calabazas first appears in a baptismal record of June 2, 1756. It was evidently established as a mission earlier that year when Father Francisco Xavier Pauer relocated at least seventy-eight Pimas to t... More
Tumacacori national historical park - Church Façade
The front of the church was brightly painted. The columns were red and the Egyptian-style capitals yellow with black markings. The statue niches were blue. You can still see holes in the bell tower where scaffo... More
Tumacacori national historical park - Mission storeroom
Foodstuffs were stored here for distribution to the community. Prior to the coming of the Spanish, the local diet consisted of squash, beans, corn, game, and wild plants. The Spanish brought domestic sheep, goa... More
National parks: Sanctuary - public domain image
Ascending the steps leading up out of the nave, one enters the sanctuary, still adorned with remnants of its original paints, picture frames, and extensive stenciling. Here the priest, dressed in his bright-col... More
National parks: Sacristy - public domain image
From the sanctuary, a sacred place, you enter the sacristy, a room not blessed or consecrated. This did not make it any less important. Priests kept the clothing and articles used in the performance of their du... More
Tumacacori national historical park - Mission grounds
Standing here, perhaps you can visualize life at Mission San José de Tumacácori. To the left of the trail is a mound that runs from the visitor center museum to the front of the church. Beneath this mound are t... More
Tourist Attraction - Kino statue, bronze
Born in what is now northern Italy in 1645, Kino brought intellectual curiosity to his exploration of a new world. A cartographer and astronomer, Kino drew the first accurate maps of this region, known as the P... More
Tumacacori national historical park - Bell tower
The bell tower was built in three stories: on the ground floor lies the baptistry, on the second level the preparation room for the choir, and on the third level the arches and bells. The scallop shell niches h... More
Melhok ki, exterior - National Parks Gallery
The O'odham word for house is "ki" (kee). Melhok (pronounced moo' ro) is the word for the plant known in Spanish and English as "ocotillo." The particular structure that you see here is a modern construction of... More
National parks: Sacristy - public domain image
From the sanctuary you enter the sacristy, a room not blessed or consecrated. This did not make it any less important. Priests kept the clothing and articles used in the performance of their duties here. In the... More
Jesuit church foundation - National Parks Gallery
The outline that you see before you marks the location of the below-ground foundation of the church that was begun in the spring of 1753. The date of its completion is uncertain, but it is known to have been in... More
National parks: Nave - public domain image
There were no pews or side chapels; the church is in the form of a long hall. Lining the walls are four side altars where devotional candles could be placed. Statues of saints stood in the niches above. After i... More
Tourist Attraction - Melhok ki, interior
The interior of an O'odham ki may be dark, but also maintains a relatively constant temperature, providing relief from hot days.
Tourist Attraction - Jesuit church footprint
The large, three-story building most visitors associate with Tumacácori wasn't the mission's first church. The outline that you see before you marks the foundation of the church that was begun in the spring of ... More
Tumacacori national historical park - Community Plaza
Visualize the bustle of daily life in the community plaza of Tumacácori. To the left of the trail is a long mound protecting the foundations of the residents’ adobe houses.
Tumacacori national historical park - Lime kiln
Lime plaster was used to protect adobe buildings from moisture. Tons of raw material (limestone boulders) had to be brought to the mission for processing so that a coat of plaster, often more than two inches th... More
Mission Model and View Room - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
A mission was much more than a church. The mission community included housing for the mission residents and the priest, workshops, class rooms, a cemetery, a mortuary chapel, an irrigation system, gardens, orch... More
Museum Gallery 1, prehistory - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
At the entrance to the museum is a mural of the Santa Cruz river at sunset. This beautiful photograph introduces the theme of the entire museum – “Always changing, forever the same.” The introductory text here ... More