• Friends of History Lecture Series (Online) Recasting the Vote: How Women of Color Transformed the Suffrage Movement

    New Mexico History Museum 113 Lincoln Avenue, Santa Fe, NM, United States

    Cathleen Cahill will tell the powerful stories of a multiracial group of activists who propelled the national suffrage movement toward a more inclusive vision of equal rights. Most suffrage stories are centered in the East and the Southwest as an afterthought at best. But Cahill asks what happens when we refocus the lens to center […]

  • Farolito or Luminaria? A Holiday Tradition

    Fort Selden Historic Site 1280 Fort Selden Road, Radium Springs, NM, United States

    Farolitos and Luminarias are an annual holiday tradition in New Mexico. These glowing bags create a beautiful spectacle in many communities during the holiday season. In this video, Instructional Coordinator Alexandra McKinney tells the history of the tradition and explains the origins of the debate over its proper name. Learn how to create your own farolito and luminaria display […]

  • Carly’s Craft Corner: Winter Edition

    Los Luceros Historic Site 253 County Road 41, Alcalde, NM, United States

    Get the kiddos and create pieces of art with things you have around the house and in the backyard. Learn how to make 2D and 3D cabins with things found in nature, how to draw and decorate Maria Chabot’s New Mexico adobe house, how to make "tin" ornaments, and how to make baked ornaments out […]

  • Light among the Ruins: The Game

    Jemez Historic Site 18160 NM-4, Jemez Springs, NM, United States

    Decorate Jemez Historic Site for the holidays virtually! This year, Light among the Ruins: The Game is being made available online. Place your farolitos and explore the site in the popular game designed by students at New Mexico Highlands University. For this program and many more, visit www.nmhistoricsites.org/traditions.

  • Amabie, the Yokai that Wards off Epidemics, and How it Went Viral in 2020.

    Museum of International Folk Art 706 Camino Lejo, on Museum Hill, Santa Fe, NM, United States

    Talk by Zack Davisson, award-winning author, lecturer, and scholar of Japanese monsters, ghosts, and manga. In conjunction with the on-line exhibit, Yokai: Ghosts and Demons of Japan. Join us on Zoom:  https://nmculture-org.zoom.us/j/98897324056?pwd=bVg4blVGUC93WkhpaXBzWThkTUp0UT09​ Meeting ID: 988 9732 4056 Passcode: 722980​

  • Cancelled-Christmas at the Palace A Santa Fe community favorite since 1982

    New Mexico History Museum 113 Lincoln Avenue, Santa Fe, NM, United States

    Now in its 38th year, Santa Fe’s beloved Christmas at the Palace brings communities together for an evening of hot cider, cookies, live music, a chance to operate an antique printing press, old fashioned activities, and a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus -- all in the legendary magic of the Palace of the Governors […]

  • Free Virtual Family Mornings at Folk Art Story Time and

    Museum of International Folk Art 706 Camino Lejo, on Museum Hill, Santa Fe, NM, United States

    The Museum is currently closed due to COVID-19 precautions, please visit our online resources page for online exhibits, experiences and recources http://moifa.org/visit/online.html  About the Museum of International Folk Art: http://www.internationalfolkart.org/   Founded in 1953 by Florence Dibell Bartlett, the Museum of International Folk Art’s mission is to foster understanding of the traditional arts to illuminate human creativity and […]

  • VIRTUAL EVENT–Nacimiento Open House with J. Paul Taylor

    Taylor-Mesilla Historic Property On the Plaza, Mesilla, NM, United States

    Join us for a fascinating afternoon viewing some of Mr. Taylor’s collection of nacimientos from all over the world. The Friends of the Taylor Family Monument and New Mexico Historic Sites have partnered to continue this holiday tradition virtually for 2020. The video will remain available to share with family and friends throughout the holiday season.  View the video at […]

  • Música Buena: Yuletide Traditions in New Mexico in conjunction with Música Buena: Celebrating Music in New Mexico

    Museum of International Folk Art 706 Camino Lejo, on Museum Hill, Santa Fe, NM, United States

    New Mexico’s musical and dramatic traditions that are celebrated during the holiday season developed over hundreds of years beginning with traditions in medieval Spain that were then brought to the colonies. Here in New Mexico each has developed with local and regional influences. The Matachines dances are performed by the Hispano, Pueblo and Genízaro people […]

  • Cooking with Brenda

    Jemez Historic Site 18160 NM-4, Jemez Springs, NM, United States

    Take in some authentic traditional baking with Jemez Pueblo Tribal Member and New Mexico Historic Sites Ranger Brenda Tafoya as she demonstrates one of many seasonal favorites by the Tafoya Family. For this program and many more, visit www.nmhistoricsites.org/traditions.

  • 360 Tour of the Sala Grande

    Los Luceros Historic Site 253 County Road 41, Alcalde, NM, United States

    Explore a virtual 360 tour of Los Luceros’ Sala Grande decorated for the holidays. Hidden throughout the tour are interesting objects, documents, and audio recordings from seasons past.