Thanks to the generosity of the Community Foundation of Southern Arizona, the Museum’s home (formerly the Patagonia Elementary School) is looking pretty spiffy, if we do say so ourselves.

The Museum was awarded a grant by the South32 Hermosa Project Community Fund and used it to contract with Doctor Construction out of Tucson who was definitely up for the challenge.

A much need paint job and repair to the wear and tear of the last century leads us to believe the grand old lady is good for the next 105 years.

If you haven’t stopped by to see us in a while, please do. We think you will be pleasantly surprised by the updates, particularly to the exhibits inside.  The Museum is open Thursday – Saturday 2 to 4. Other times are available by appointment.

Thanks to Eric Peterman of SSVEC for featuring our very own German Quiroga in the September/October issue of their Currents magazine.

The Weekly Bulletin – Arielle Ziontes – January 27, 2017

Say the name Patagonia to most Americans and they might think of the sportswear brand or the sparsely populated, mountainous region at the southern end of South America it’s named for. But in and around Santa Cruz County, the name Patagonia represents the small town and the mountain range that overlooks it.

Built before 1905 of adobe and used as a schoolhouse through the 1970’s, the property which is owned by the Patagonia School District, became a site for vandals and litterbugs. In 2010 The Patagonia Museum leased the schoolhouse property from the Patagonia School District for the purpose of preserving this historic site as a historic and educational facility for our students and community.

The Weekly Bulletin – January 26, 2016

(L to R – Superintendent Denise Blake , German Quiroga, Bob Ollerton and School Board Clerk Cindy Morriss)

The Weekly Bulletin – October 21, 2015

The Patagonia Museum signed a contract with the Patagonia Public Schools on Monday to promote awareness and appreciation of the history and culture of eastern Santa Cruz County by providing displays, exhibits and demonstrations at the 1914 Patagonia Grammar School.

The Patagonia Museum will also maintain the historic building for current use and future generations.

The Weekly Bulletin – JB Miller – September 16, 2015

The Weekly Bulletin – January 8, 2014

The Weekly Bulletin – May 17, 2011

The Weekly Bulletin – December 6, 2010