One hundred years ago on May 7, 1915, the Cunard superliner R.M.S.Lusitania was sunk in a mere 18 minutes by a German submarine 11.5 miles off the coast of Ireland. The conditions of the sinking—severe damage from a German torpedo, the fact that only six of the 48 lifeboats could be deployed—made survival of the […]
Back by popular demand, one of the History Museum’s favorite groups, Schola Cantorum Santa Fe, performs "Echoes of Mary," seldom-heard sacred music dedicated to Mary from the cathedrals of Mexico City and Cuba to the capillas of northern New Mexico. Part of the programming series for Painting the Divine: Images of Mary in the New […]
Join author Christopher Wilson, along with writer Pen La Farge, architect Beverley Spears, and Alan “Mac” Watson, vice chairman of the Historic Santa Fe Foundation, for a panel discussion and book signing on the successful renovation of the historic Roque Lobato home. This free event is part of "Adobe Summer," the History Museum’s contribution to […]
Ever wonder why there’s an obelisk in the middle of the Santa Fe Plaza? Have you noticed the gargoyles on top of the Catron Building? Where was the gambling hall? Which tucked-away building held a Manhattan Project secret? Find out by taking a Downtown Walking Tour led by New Mexico History Museum/Palace of the Governors […]
Journey to the Glorieta Battle site at Pecos National Historic Park for a guided tour with Ranger Eric Valencia. After a picnic lunch, take a tour of Casaa Escuela, a private museum owned and managed by Jim and Mary Dale Gordon. See their unique collection of historic firearms and military ephemera. $30. Reserve a spot by […]
In August 1940, talk of war swirled around Camp Luna near Las Vegas, N.M. The 1,800 men of New Mexico’s 200th Coast Artillery Regiment gathered there to train one last time on home soil before heading to the Philippines. A photographer was there, capturing images of youth and dedication, young men unaware of the ordeals […]
The Compromise of 1850 admitted California to the Union as a free state and allowed the territories of New Mexico and Utah to decide the slavery issue for themselves. This decision laid the groundwork for one of the many roles New Mexico would play as a territory before and during the Civil War. Join Dr. […]
Graphic designers, writers, artists and more: Join us for our next CreativeMorning event as Shawn Patrick, a 25-year entrepreneur in software and hardware development and recent leader of the newest Creative Santa Fe initiative, Startup Santa Fe, shares his insights on the global theme of revolution. Enjoy free coffee and breakfast courtesy of the Santa […]
CANCELED: Take a weeklong trip to action-packed 1863 at the New Mexico History Museum’s summer camp, Time Trekkers. Children 9-11 will enjoy VIP access to the museum and get daily doses of hands-on learning—braiding horsehair bracelets, gathering a picnic lunch at the Santa Fe Farmers Market, practicing calligraphy, roping a calf dummy, hand-stitching their own […]
See Jennifer Schlesinger’s haunting photographs, accompanied by the late Steven M. Miller’s soundscapes at the opening for Along the Pecos in the museum’s second-floor hallway. The event is followed by a reception for author William deBuys, who reads from his latest book, The Last Unicorn. These are Free First Friday events. One of the staples […]
Award-winning author and conservationist William deBuys speaks on and signs copies of his latest book and joins us for a reception honoring the museum’s acquisition of his papers. The Fray Angélico Chávez History Library hosts this free event on Friday, June 19, 5:30–7:30 pm, in the museum auditorium, with light refreshments in the lobby. In […]
See archival films from the Old Santa Fe Association’s new collection, including gems filmed by Ernest Knee, culled from residents’ garages and closets and boasting little-known cinematic glimpses of life in northern New Mexico. The Palace of the Governors Photo Archives is partnering with OSFA to preserve the films, prime artifacts in a city long […]
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