The Museum of Indian Arts & Culture’s Archaeological Research Collection Staff and the Office of Archaeological Studies invites you to their annual open house for International Archaeology Day. Many of the day’s activities will be thematically in line with CNMA’s new exhibit “Points Through Time,” which focuses on projectile points in New Mexico. Tours of the […]
(Santa Fe, NM) – Meet historic characters and hear ghost stories and legends of New Mexico by a cozy fire during Voices of the Past: Moonlight Tours at Fort Selden Historic Site. The fun begins at 6:00pm through 9:00pm on Saturday, October 21. Fort Selden is located 13 miles north of Las Cruces, exit 19, […]
For more information on Into the Future, please visit the highly detailed exhibition page HERE
Inspired by European battle tapestries, a group of unknown artists created the museum’s monumental Segeser II painting. How does this work differ from Plains Indian battle paintings of the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries? What can we learn from the various forms?
Recent archaeological evidence from Ireland sheds light on Bronze Age burial sites which indicate the beginnings of the later Celtic rituals and traditions of Samhain (SAH-win) which precedes that later Christian celebration of All Saints’ Day – translated into the New World as “Dia de los Muertos.” This talk delves into the ancient European past […]
This program, which takes place on October 26, 28, and 29th is offered by the 1Earth Institute. For full details, CLICK HERE, where you will find a detailed description and registration information.
During this event visitors can explore the grounds and buildings of Fort Stanton, interact with costumed living historians, storytellers, and investigators from the Lincoln County Paranormal Historical Society. The self-guided tours will begin at 6pm and end at 9pm. Cost is $5 per person, kids under 10 are free.
Volunteers will cheerfully accept your donation of gently used folk art items (ceramics, ethnic apparel, jewelry, small furniture, framed art, sculpture, linens, masks, figurines) in exchange for a tax-deductible donation receipt from 11AM to 2pm at the Museum of International Folk Art, on Museum Hill. If you have large items, or a lot to donate, […]
Saturday, October 28th from 6-9pm at Lincoln After Dark! With infamy gained through the Lincoln County Wars, and the lives of Billy the Kid and Pat Garrett, the history of Lincoln, New Mexico is mired with acts of revenge, tragic accidents, vigilante justice, and senseless violence. Between 1870 and 1886, more than fifty people met a violent […]
Enjoy live music by Lone Piñon on the hour. Altars on display, visitors are encouraged to bring a photo, flower, or memento to add, and write a leaf for the Cosmic Tree of Life that is part of the Community Altar. Family activities include Decorating Sugar Skulls ~ Calaveras de Azúcar, Calavera Face Painting, create […]
(Albuquerque, NM) -- Make this a Halloween to remember for more than just candy and costumes! Spend Halloween afternoon at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science and indulge in a little Spooky Science! This is an activity for the entire family. From noon-4:30PM, there will be lots of spooky nature science activities […]
In January 1881, a Presbyterian missionary collected four Acoma Pueblo children to attend the new Indian Industrial School at Carlisle, PA. Among them was eight year-old Annie, the speaker’s step-grandmother. She was a model student at Carlisle and became an employee of the US Indian Service, but her short life ended in 1904 on the […]
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