On Saturday, June 6, 2026, join “Tucson’s Historic Sonoran Row Houses plus Bonus Hopi Clay Creations Tour” with historic architect R. Brooks Jeffery and archaeologist Allen Dart, an Old Pueblo Archaeology Center-Tucson Museum of Art (TMA) collaboration starting in TMA’s Mooney Hall, 140 N Main Ave, Tucson. This tour will be held from 10:00 am-12:00 noon with a requested donation of $30 per person ($24 for Old Pueblo Archaeology Center members), which includes $15/person TMA entry fee and supports Old Pueblo’s education programs about archaeology and traditional cultures.

Segment 1 of this two-part tour highlights some of the iconic, historic homes in downtown Tucson’s Historic Block, some now used as museum spaces and others for private businesses. Those we’ll focus on – all cool ones in Tucson’s June heat! – include La Casa Cordova and the historic Romero, Fish, Stevens/Duffield, and Corbett houses.

A bonus after our Historic Block visit is a return to the museum for tour segment 2 to view some of the Hopi Indian art holdings from TMA’s permanent Indigenous Arts collection. The Hopi art on display includes exquisite ancient and historical pottery as well as some carvings and sculptures. After viewing the Hopi exhibit, tour registrants are welcome to  browse the rest of TMA’s galleries and gift shop, and to consider having lunch on their own dime in the Stevens House Café à la C’Art, known for its American bistro fare, full bar, espresso, and a beautiful Monet-inspired garden patio.

R. Brooks Jeffery is a Professor Emeritus of Architecture and former Associate Vice President for Research at the College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture at the University of Arizona. Coleader Allen Dart, a professional archaeologist, is Old Pueblo’s executive director. A TMA docent will accompany the tour to provide access to the historic houses managed by TMA.

Registration and prepayment due 10 days after reservation request or by 5 pm Wednesday June 3, whichever is earlier. To register or for more information contact Old Pueblo at info@oldpueblo.org or 520-798-1201.

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Caption: Historic Stevens/Duffield House and Ancestral Hopi pottery photos courtesy of Tucson Museum of Art