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Radium Springs, NM – On July 1, Fort Selden Historic Site (FSHS) will celebrate its 50th anniversary being a part of the New Mexico Historic Sites system with food, live music...
(Santa Fe, New Mexico) --- Generations of New Mexicans know the story, but you’ve never heard it told quite like this. Saturday, July 13 from 6-9 p.m. bring the whole family for a special summer night among the fort ruins at Fort Selden His...
(Santa Fe, New Mexico) --- Celebrate Father’s Day with your dad a day early and bring the whole family to Fort Selden Historic Site for an afternoon of games and activities. On Saturday afternoon, June 15, from 1-5 p.m. folk troubadour Ralph Este...
Make this Mother’s Day weekend one to remember and take Mom to Fort Selden’s Mother’s Day Vintage Fashion Show! The event is being held Saturday, May 11 from 2 – 4 p.m. at Fort Selden Historic Site. Enchantment Hist...
(Radium Springs, New Mexico) – Fort Selden Historic Site, in southern New Mexico, is getting ready for summer, setting aside a special day to honor fathers, and announcing a series of summer kids classes for children. On Saturday, June 16,...
(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 o...
Ralph Estes “sings the West” accompanied by his autoharp.
Courtesy: Ralph Estes
Rosalia De Aragon, a multitalented actor and vocalist, loves teaching New Mexico history through stories and songs.
Rosalia De Aragon performs as La Llorona, The Wailing Woman, the famous ghost story from Spanish folklore.
Courtesy: Rosalia De Aragon
La Llorona is known throughout the world for her chilling cries as she searches for her drowned children.
A Regency Dress on display at a performance of The Great American Fashion Show at the NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum.
Credits: Enchantment Historical Productions
Ralph Estes, self-described as “The World’s Oldest Living Cowboy” tells and sings history accompanied by his autoharp and guitar
Ralph Estes, a troubadour storyteller, is a member of the Western Music Association, the Wild West History Association, and Western Writers of America. Courtesy: Ralph Estes
A 1770s dress on display at a performance of The Great American Fashion Show at the NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum.
Credits: Enchantment Historical Productions
Join Ranger Flo and come get dirty as you learn the traditional art of making adobe bricks. Learn how the fort was built, how long adobe has been used in New Mexico, and how we work to preserve the ruins today. Demonstration and ranger interaction included in general admission. $5/adult. Free for children 16 and […]
Join Ranger Mike for a guided tour of the Fort Selden ruins. Explore 1400 years of history from the Mogollon to the Spanish and the American military. Tour included in general admission. $5/adult. Free for children 16 and under. NM residents over 60 free on Wednesdays. Please call 575-526-8911 for more information. NM I-25, Exit […]
Join Ranger Mike in learning about outdoor cooking. What is an horno? How did the soldiers cook their meals while out on patrol? Explore cooking styles of the New Mexico past. Demonstration and ranger interaction included in general admission. $5/adult. Free for children 16 and under. Please call 575-526-8911 for more information. NM I-25, Exit […]
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 […]
Join us for this Southwest tradition as over eight hundred glowing candles surround the Fort ruins. Enjoy holiday music, a cozy campfire, and a warm cup of cheer as you tour the grounds. Make your own holiday decorations while you enjoy the sights and sounds of the season. Please dress warmly. Admission: $5 for adults. Children […]
Join us for a special moonlight tour and meet people visiting from the past. This year we will tell the story of the diphtheria outbreak of 1886. You will meet the women who worked to care for the sick, the families who lost children, and the soldiers who were busy renovating the fort. Tours leave […]
Come to Fort Selden for a day of outdoor fun as we celebrate Spring. See historical demonstrations of life on the frontier. Take part in butter churning, horno cooking, and more! Play games of the past. Make your own kite to fly on the parade ground. Enjoy live music. Old fashioned hats and clothing are […]
Join us for this Southwest tradition as over eight hundred glowing candles surround the Fort ruins. Enjoy holiday music, a cozy campfire, and a warm cup of cocoa as you tour the grounds. Make your own holiday decorations while you enjoy the sights and sounds of the season. Please dress warmly. All activities are free. […]
Fort Selden Historic Site Saturday, October 20, 6-9 pm Voices From the Past: Moonlight Tours Join us for a special moonlight tour in honor of the 50th anniversary of the National Trails System. Walk on an authentic portion of El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail. Meet historical figures from the past camped […]
Fort Selden Historic Site hosts a series of four classes for children this summer. Registration is required at least one week ahead for Fort Selden’s Summer Kid’s classes. Snacks are provided. $5 cash or check only. All activities are outside. All classes are sponsored by The Museum of NM Foundation. Games & Toys of […]
Fort Selden Historic Site is hosting a series of summer classes for children. Fort Selden also hosts a series of four classes for children this summer. Registration is required at least one week ahead for Fort Selden’s Summer Kid’s classes. Snacks are provided. $5 cash or check only. All activities are outside. All classes are sponsored […]
Fort Selden Historic Site is hosting a series of summer classes for children. Registration is required at least one week ahead for Fort Selden’s Summer Kid’s classes. Snacks are provided. $5 cash or check only. All activities are outside. All classes are sponsored by The Museum of NM Foundation. Soap Making: Friday, June 29, 9 […]
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