Surviving Summers in Territorial Tucson Before AC – Lecture Series
Step back into Tucson’s early days with guest lecturer Ken Scoville and discover how desert residents stayed cool long before air conditioning. Through stories of thick adobe homes, shade trees, outdoor sleeping, and evening business hours, this engaging talk reveals the ingenuity that helped a growing desert town thrive in intense heat. It’s a fascinating glimpse into resilience, adaptation, and the creative spirit of the Old Pueblo. Tickets are $25. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Tucson Auto Museum, 4825 N. Sabino Canyon Road, Tucson.
