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Tucson Origins: The Archaeology of Rio Nuevo
Tucson Orgins: The history and archaeology of the Rio NUevo Project

Tucson Orginis Heritage Park
Tucson Orgins Heritage Park
Tucson Origins Heritage Park, Artist's Rendering (c) 2007 Burns Wald-Hopkins Architects.

The Tucson Origins Heritage Park will be constructed on the site of Tucson's birthplace, ancient "Chook-shon" and the San Agustín Mission. The park with be the cultural cornerstone of the Rio Nuevo Project, and will interpret the rich history of this ancient site at the foot of Sentinel Peak ("A Mountain").

Groundbreaking Celebration scheduled for June 2, 2007!

More information will be posted soon as plans for the Tucson Origins Heritage Park are finalized.