Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources: Tour of Barrio Viejo

Join us for a casual walking tour of Barrio Viejo. Discover the art, history, and architecture of one of Tucson’s oldest neighborhoods. Barrio Viejo is home to one of the largest 19th century adobe communities in the Southwest. This 0.9-mile stroll from the El Tiradito shrine to Lee Ho’s former grocery store will highlight local history from the Spanish Entrada to territorial status and the arrival of the railroad. We’ll also discuss the impacts of urban renewal and gentrification.

Meet Your Guides: Mely Bohlman is a bilingual (ENG/SPAN) Environmental Education Program Specialist for Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources. Franklin Lane is a volunteer and former High School teacher and hiking guide. He is a member of the Pima County Master Naturalists and a passionate Southwest, amateur historian. He currently also serves as a docent at the Presidio San Augustin del Tucson.