Tumacácori National Historical Park - Programs at Local Schools (U.S. National Park Service)

The Kino-O'odham Classroom Presentation or 'Encounters' reenacts the historical meeting of Father Kino and the O'odham Indians in 1691. While Father Kino and his group learn about building and operating missions, the O'odham discuss how to contact him and invite him to Tumacacori. After the groups finally meet, exchange gifts, and realize Father Kino's intentions, the O'odham students discuss whether they want a mission or not. After making their decisions, what actually happened in history is discussed.

The 'Santa Cruz River, Its People and Environment' Slide Show exlores the environmental and cultural history of the area from the 1600s to present. An interactive slide show combines music, games, questioning and critical thinking strategies to examine the effects of the human cultures on the environment and discusses current irrues affecting the river.

Mission 2000 is a web-based computer program that allows you to search mission records including burial records, baptisms, marriages and other events, in the area historically known as the Pimeria Alta (Southern Arizona and Sonora, Mexico). Over 21,00 names are listed and more records are added weekly. Students of hispanic origin and their families can search the database to help them understand their heritage and family history. Check out our Mission 2000 Lesson Plan!