Pima Uprising of 1751
Siege at Tubutama on Sunday, November 21st during the Pima uprising of 1751
Diorama at Tumacácori National Historical Park
Pima warrior with macana, or war club Drawing by Wade Cox Luis of Saric led several hundred O'odham natives in an uprising against the Spanish in the Altar valley in November of 1751. (this page under construction) |
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Scapegoat
Read about the only person executed for his part in the Pima uprising of 1751. Read More
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Arivaca
Read about the only battle fought during the Pima Uprising, told by the leader of the Spanish forces Read More
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Pima Uprising
The deaths of Inés Tisnado, María Contreras and their nine children as told by Inés' husband Read More
Did You Know?
The mission name "San Cayetano de Calabazas" means Saint Cajetan of Squash (i.e. gourds, pumpkins) in English.