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   The Day of The Dead in Southern Arizona  

A memorable look at Dia de Los Muertos with Tucson author/oral historian

  Patricia Preciado Martin 

Delight in the company of well-known Tucson author and oral historian Patricia Preciado Martin during this scenic and memorable day of learning and enjoyment. On the heels of Halloween, the colorful and elaborate celebration of The Day of the Dead (El Dia de Los Muertos), a centuries-old tradition in Mexico, is very much alive today in our culturally rich region of Southeastern Arizona.  This is an important time of respect and remembrance. Deceased family and friends are honored as their graves are cleaned, weeded, refurbished and painted by their living loved ones. Fresh flowers, and those of richly colored tissue paper, plastics and cloth, liberally decorate the gravesites. Offerings of food and drink may be dedicated to the deceased, and ultimately shared.  We’ll visit a selection of colorful, historic cemeteries in scenic Southeastern Arizona. Patricia’s stories will bring you laughter, tears and wisdom about the heart of Mexican culture in Southeastern Arizona - past and present. This memorable all-day tour includes comfortable van transportation from Tucson, a yummy picnic lunch and excellent photographic opportunities!

Sunday, November 1 or Monday, November 2 , 2009

Only $99 per person including comfortable transportation roundtrip from Tucson, Arizona & a picnic lunch!

Experience Day of The Dead - Arizona Style!

(6:45 a.m. to about 6 p.m.) 

TO RESERVE PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO END OF PAGE

Please plan ahead to assure a place for you on this day. Reserve early. This program has filled in advance in past years. 

Questions for Piet & Mary: 520-887-2340 (tucson), or email: piet@bajasfrontiertours.com 

Europeans from America's East Coast began to settle into Southeastern Arizona in the mid- Nineteenth Century following the California Gold Rush and the War with Mexico. Population continued to blossom even more after the Civil War, the coming of the railroad and finally the end of the Apache wars in the 1880's. However, this storied land had long been the Northwestern Frontier of Mexico, and that heritage continues to be very evident in these days, as we visit cemeteries on this day trip out of Tucson.

       Some folks led exciting lives...    Join us for a picnic lunch...

 

QUESTIONS?

Contact Mary & Piet Van de Mark with your questions about either departure.

(520) 887-2340 (Tucson)

Email:  piet@bajasfrontiertours.com

These popular day-trips generally fill in advance...please reserve early, while you're thinking about it!

This educational program is co-sponsored by both Tucson's Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum & by Tohono Chul Park.

Call Mary & Piet Van de Mark directly at Baja's Frontier Tours

(Tucson, Arizona) 520-887-2340. (Outside Arizona? Toll Free: 1-800-726-7231)

Email:  piet@bajasfrontiertours.com

Only $99 per person including comfortable transportation and a picnic lunch!

If you're not yet a member of the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, this is a great time to click here: www.desertmuseum.org and make that happen!

Participants: Please refer to the information mailed to you for times and details, including the exact  central Tucson departure location. Tucson departure: 6:45 a.m. to about 6 p.m. Details will be mailed to participants. 

(6:45 a.m. to about 6 p.m.) 

Members of Tohono Chul Park please register directly with Jo Falls as noted below.

If you're not yet a member, this is a good time to become one and enjoy all the benefits of membership!

   

It's easy to become a member and join the tour and enjoy all the many other many benefits of TCP membership! Just click here now:  http://www.tohonochulpark.org

For RESERVATIONS: Call Jo Falls (520)742-6455, X-228 (Tucson)

Only $99 (member's price) including comfortable transportation and a picnic lunch!

Participants: Please refer to the information mailed to you for times and details, including the exact departure point at Tohono Chul Park. Departure: 6:45 a.m. to about 6 p.m. Details will be mailed to participants. 

(6:45 a.m. to about 6 p.m.) 

Tucson's Tohono Chul Park is a non-profit, botanical garden and art museum. 

You may e-mail Jo at Education@tohonochulpark.org  

 

QUESTIONS & RESERVATIONS?
EMAIL: piet@bajasfrontiertours.com

 Contact Piet & Mary Van de Mark by phone:

520-887-2340 (Tucson, Arizona)

Toll Free: 1-800-726-7231  

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