Friends of History
Shane Weigand Founder, New Mexico Pack Burros The mighty little burro has been a major player in New Mexico history from the time of the 16th Century Conquistadors to present day Burro Racing! From the early mining camps and trading trails that relied on their strength, to the quiet resilience they embody in rural communities…
Dr. Theodore S. Jojola Educator and Practitioner in Indigenous Planning and Architecture Founded in 1881, the Albuquerque Indian School remained a viable Indian boarding school until its gradual decline in the 70’s. It was closed in 1981. During its heyday it fostered remarkable relationships among its school populus, surrounding tribal communities (especially Pueblo and…
Kathleen Dull Librarian and archivist, Fray Angelico Chavez History Library at the New Mexico History Museum The fall season offers many engaging and educational activities in Santa Fe, including the Fred Harvey History Weekend of lectures, fun and food that begins on November 7th. In anticipation of this year's Fred Harvey History Weekend in Santa…
Moises Gonzales Associate Professor, Urban Design; Chair, School of Architecture and Planning, University of New Mexico Nación Genízara: Ethnogenesis, Place, and Identity in New Mexico Genizaros are descendants of 18th and 19th Century Indian captives who, to varying degrees, were acculturated and assimilated into New Mexico's Hispanic and Catholic society while remaining in a condition…
Dr. Alysia L. Abbott Principal Investigator Abbotteck Inc.—Professional Archaeological Services The true end of the trail for many who found their way from the East to Santa Fe was burial on one Santa Fe’s Historic Cemeteries. Hundreds, perhaps thousands, of people who are known and suspected to have arrived in Santa Fe, following part,…
Jon Ghahate KaWaika/A:Shiwi, Laguna/Zuni Pueblos Drawing on historical, cultural, and archaeological evidence surrounding US Southwest ancestral sites, this presentation offers an analysis of the Ancestral Puebloan and Native American presence in the West, especially in the Four Corners region. Emphasis is placed on reassessing former historical negative stereotypes of past and present Puebloan…
The Friends of History are happy to offer an ENCORE presentation of Gordon Bronitsky's talk on Miguel Trujillo: New Mexico's Unknown Civil Rights Hero. Such productions are being offered periodically by the Friends of History. They aim to complement original online presentations which we will continue to present in the months ahead. We think you…
Brandon Morgan, Ph.D. Associate Dean and History Instructor Central New Mexico Community College In Raid and Reconciliation, Brandon Morgan examines the story of Pancho Villa’s 1916 raid on Columbus, New Mexico and shows that violence was integral to the modern capitalist development that shaped the border. Raid and Reconciliation provides new insights into the Mexican Revolution and…
Michael F. Brown President Emeritus School for Advanced Research (SAR) The School for Advanced Research, founded in 1907 as a national center for archaeological research, has changed its name twice as its mission and ambitions have changed with the times. In this illustrated talk, Michael F. Brown (SAR President, 2014-2024) reviews SAR’s colorful history and…
Bill Cavaliere President, Cochise County Historical Society A summary of the history of the Chiricahua Apaches, covering their culture, origins, arrival in the American Southwest, conflicts with Mexicans and Whites, major battles, notable chiefs and their ultimate surrender and captivity. Bill Cavaliere is President of the Cochise County (AZ) Historical Society and the former Sheriff…
Leo E. Oliva, Ph.D Teacher and Author The presentation will provide an overview of military posts along the Santa Fe Trail, from St. Louis to Santa Fe, and the history of when and how each contributed to the conquest of Indigenous Nations (1806-1880) and the military conquest of the American Southwest during the U.S.-Mexican War…
Heather McClure Librarian and Archivist Edgar Lee Hewett was an inescapable presence in early 20th century Southwestern cultural life. Hewett was an amazingly dynamic man with a complex legacy. From archaeology and anthropology, to education, museums, art and architecture, Edgar Hewett played a major role in crafting the Southwest’s unique image and its place in…