Fort Lowell Days looks into Tucson's historic past

Brianna Stough, 9, watches as members of B Troop, 4th U.S. Cavalry Memorial from Fort Huachuca perform drills during the annual Fort Lowell Day at Fort Lowell Park that celebrates the area's history.

Fort Lowell Days looks into Tucson's historic past

Heather Lewis holds her son Owen Perry, 3, as he gets ready to pet Apache while Christopher Zimmerman, a member of B Troop, 4th U.S. Cavalry Memorial, keeps the horse steady.

Fort Lowell Days looks into Tucson's historic past

Members of the group Way Out West - guitarist Emmy Creigh, far left, Bill Rost on bass and Tom Poley on banjo - perform in front of the San Pedro Chapel. To see more photos, go to azstarnet.com/gallery online.

Fort Lowell Days looks into Tucson's historic past

Robin Perin shows Clifford Brown how to make a Mexican paper flower. Organizers said attendance at Saturday's event was lower than in past years, probably because of the chilly weather.

Fort Lowell Days looks into Tucson's historic past

Volunteer Bob Jones, far right, talks about the remains of the quartermaster and commissary storehouse that was used to store perishable goods when Fort Lowell was an active encampment.

Fort Lowell Days looks into Tucson's historic past

Fort Lowell Day Celebration: A trip back in time

The Henson brothers are fascinated by the Mountain Howitzer cannon. The celebration also featured brick-making, neighborhood tours, music, and an area where folks could learn how to make Mexican paper flowers.

Fort Lowell Day Celebration: A trip back in time

Brothers Jon Mark Henson, 5, left, and Matthew, 7, from Lake Havasu, check out the Mountain Howitzer cannon during the Fort Lowell Day Celebration, which commemorates the area's history. The event was Saturday.

Fort Lowell Day Celebration: A trip back in time

Members of B Troop 4th U.S. Cavalry (Memorial) from Fort Huachuca demonstrate close combat on horseback as part of the festivities.

Fort Lowell Day Celebration: A trip back in time

The Bisbee Black Sox's Mike Anderson pitches to a "striker" (batter) during a vintage baseball game. The game between the Tucson Saguaros and Black Sox was played by 1860s-era rules.

Fort Lowell Day Celebration: A trip back in time

Bob Hunter, right, a real physician, plays the role of an Army surgeon during tours of Old Fort Lowell Hospital ruins at Fort Lowell Park, 2900 N. Craycroft Road. The ruins were open throughout the day, as were several houses in the Fort Lowell neighborhood.