Begun in 1609, the Palace of the Governors remains the nation’s oldest continuously occupied government building. But before and especially after the 1680 Pueblo Revolt and 1693 Reconquest, one of the most common complaints found in early descriptions of it came down to four important words: “In need of repair.” Over and over, the phrase […]
From 1839 into the 1860s, people held their loved ones’ images as daguerreotypes or ambrotypes tucked into hinged cases. The cases protected the images from exposure to the ravages of air—but that also bars them from public display. Toxic to produce, they are increasingly difficult to find, but the Palace of the Governors Photo Archives […]
By the time he became the New Mexico Territory’s 13th governor, Edmund G. Ross had played a key roles as an abolitionist, journalist and Union officer. Join Richard Ruddy as he talks about Ross, the subject of his award-winning biography, Edmund G. Ross: Soldier, Senator, Abolitionist (University of New Mexico Press, 2013). The Brainpower & […]
Under the leadership of OAS Director Eric Blinman and BLM archaeologists, Friends of Archaeology will receive orientation and a tour of the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, comprising 183,000 acres of diverse geography, history and culture in the SW corner of Colorado. The tour will include an immense artifact collection at the Anasazi Heritage Center, headquarters […]
Take a trip back in time and honor the civilians and soldiers who lived at the fort and protected local residents. Living History events continue throughout the day for the whole family, including: Vintage Hats of the 1800s by Sherri Gaines;Modern Medicine – 1873 by Dr. Bob Mallin;Music by The White Sands Pipers, Connected, and […]
In the early twentieth century, tuberculosis was the number-one killer in the United States. New Mexico’s (and Lincoln County’s) clean, dry, fresh air, high altitude, and sunshine provided relief for many patients. The village of Lincoln and Fort Stanton had TB sanatoriums which provided relief and treatment for patients. An original hut from Dr. J. […]
Celebrating its rich collection of photographs and the key role the medium has played in shaping New Mexico history, culture, and tourism, the museum presents a series of exhibitions in the year-long series Focus on Photography (March 7, 2014 – April 19, 2015). In conjunction with these exhibitions, the museum will host gallery talks by […]
Can creative beings, with a committed daily practice that mimics the revolutions of the sun, along with larger shifts in their consciousness, give rise to works that can effect change—both individually and collectively? In this community conversation, Cut+Paste Society and friends share insight into the creative process through readings. Cut+Paste Society is a community of […]
How can the New Mexico History Museum/Palace of the Governors improve your classroom offerings this year? Find out at our Teacher Open House 5–7 pm on Tuesday, September 16, 2014. Educators of all kinds are invited to this free event to collect resources for the classroom and learn about the programs and exhibition opportunities during […]
The third Wednesday of each month from 12:00 to 2:00 pm. During this time, curators from The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture and The Laboratory of Anthropology are in the lobby of MIAC to look at your treasures. These curators will attempt to identify and explain any artifact or historic object presented to […]
Join the Friends of Indian Art (FIA) for an evening with renowned artists Marian Denipah (Navajo/Tewa) and Steve Wikviya LaRance (Hopi-Assiniboine) as they discuss their careers as artists and cultural ambassadors. This award-winning, dynamic-duo have won awards in many mediums including painting, sculpture and jewelry. They have been invited to exhibit their works in Germany, […]
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