History & Heritage

Explore the rich history and heritage of the Sky Islands region



The Patagonia Museum, incorporated in 2004, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to collecting and preserving the culture and history of eastern Santa Cruz County.  Visitors to the Sky Islands are invited to tour the original Patagonia Elementary School built in […]

The Patagonia Museum


The Patagonia Public Library, an independent Town library, offers more than just books. Located in the old Patagonia Hotel (a historic adobe building that bustled with travelers, tourists, and miners during the early 1900s) the Patagonia Public Library is a […]

Patagonia Public Library