Upcoming events.
Los Des & the MexAm Museum will be here collecting memories and oral stories from the area around Santa Rita Park.
Alex Jimenez will be helping community members make tiles in memory of people impacted by or died because of TCE contamination.
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What people are saying…
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“A group like Los Descendientes is what it’s going to take to make the museum a success,” he said.”
Damien Clinco, CEO, Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation
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“They took so much from us and our Barrios. It’s time that we go where we belong, forever. I can’t Thank You Enough for giving it back to us! We’re back home again! ❤️🙏“
Wera Jacobs, Great-granddaughter of Leopoldo Carrillo
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“To us it’s important to re-open this place and celebrate the fact that it is here and celebrate our Mexican-American heritage.”
Betty Villegas, Museum Co-Director
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“The museum has the charm to attract visitors and support.”
Richard Elías, Late, great Pima County Supervisor