The Patagonia Museum celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, January 23, 2016. The Patagonia Museum will occupy the Patagonia 1914 Grammar School, 100 School Street, Patagonia AZ 85624.

The museum will be open from 2 pm to 4 pm, Thursday thru Saturday, beginning on January 28, 2016. Other times by request or appointment.

(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 Patagonia Museum met for a brief business meeting followed by a talk by Dr. John Langellier.

Dr. Langellier spoke on the Buffalo Soldiers and his most current book: “Fighting for Uncle Sam“. Buffalo Soldiers were first posted at Fort Huachuca during the 1890’s and patrolled eastern Santa Cruz County as needed. At the conclusion of the meeting, the movie, “Sergeant Rutledge” was shown.

The Weekly Bulletin – January 8, 2014

The Patagonia Museum became a member of the Creative Spirit Artists Gallery in January 2013. The gallery is open seven days a week from 10am to 4pm. Our merchandise space is located in the rear area of the gallery, 317 McKeown Avenue, Patagonia.

The Lochiel Schoolhouse Sign was installed at the schoolhouse on Saturday, August 27, 2011. This effort was a collaboration between The Patagonia Museum, the Patagonia Creative Arts Association and the Patagonia Public Schools.

The Weekly Bulletin – May 17, 2011

On Monday, May 9, 2011, Kate Musick’s first and second grade class from Patagonia Elementary School participated in a field trip and work day at the Lochiel Schoolhouse. The students raked and gathered cottonwood tree debris from the recently trimmed tree in front of the schoolhouse.  Fourteen trash containers were filled and transported by The Patagonia Museum volunteers to an erosion control site near the De La Ossa family chapel nearby.

Mrs. Musick’s class has produced an art image of the schoolhouse that will be utilized in a sign to be installed in front of the schoolhouse.

This activity is the result of a collaboration between The Patagonia Museum, the Patagonia Creative Art Center and the Patagonia Elementary School. Funding was provided by the Patagonia Regional Community Foundation.

The Patagonia Community Garden and The Patagonia Museum partnered to host Consulting Arborist Juan Barba on May 4 at the community garden in Patagonia.