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 […]
The Civil War Remembered: Slavery and Territory of New Mexico Read More »
New Mexico’s iconic adobe buildings reveal the colors of the earth—pearly white, sandy tan, cinnamon red, chocolate brown and shades in-between. We all love our turquoise skies, but when we
In war and in peacetime, in theaters of conflict and on the home front, U.S. women have participated in our nation’s defense. Until recent years, those contributions have failed to
The New Mexico premiere of Sweet Georgia Brown Read More »
The nationally acclaimed Alzheimer’s Poetry Project (APP) and a growing consortium of Santa Fe-based arts and cultural institutions are joining forces to help people living with memory loss, along with
Check out what’s new in March at the New Mexico History Museum/Palace of the Governors: Friday, March 6, 6 pm, Free First Friday Evening Talk, “New Mexico Women’s Clubs: Civic
Outstanding Women, Black Pioneers, Classical Music: March events at the History Museum Read More »
Film historian Jon Bowman speaks on “The Alvarado and Fred Harvey Hit the Silver Screen” in the History Museum auditorium. Part of the exhibit, Setting the Standard: The Fred Harvey
The Alvarado and Fred Harvey Hit the Silver Screen Read More »
Celebrate Women’s History Month with an auditorium talk by historian Pat Farr on “New Mexico Women’s Clubs: Civic Pioneers,” at 6 pm on Friday, March 6. Learn how women at
New Mexico Women’s Clubs: Civic Pioneers A Free First Friday talk Read More »
CANCELLED. We’re sad to report that Nilufar is unable to come for this lecture. We’re working on a substitute. Stay tuned! International photographer Nilufar speaks on “Trail of Light—New Mexico
Be careful out there! We are closing the museum this afternoon due to slick road conditions.
Closed early for snow Read More »
The museum will not have its regularly scheduled Free Friday Evening on April 3 in honor of Good Friday. Instead, we will close at 5 pm.
Closing at 5 pm for Good Friday Read More »
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