Friends of History
Explore 400 years of authentic history, culture, and architecture in the nation’s oldest capital city. From ancient Pueblos to the birth of the atomic age, our museum-trained docents bring to life the incredible true stories, colorful characters, and unique places that make Santa Fe ‘The City Different.’ Tours depart every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and…
Explore 400 years of authentic history, culture, and architecture in the nation’s oldest capital city. From ancient Pueblos to the birth of the atomic age, our museum-trained docents bring to life the incredible true stories, colorful characters, and unique places that make Santa Fe ‘The City Different.’ Tours depart every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and…
Explore 400 years of authentic history, culture, and architecture in the nation’s oldest capital city. From ancient Pueblos to the birth of the atomic age, our museum-trained docents bring to life the incredible true stories, colorful characters, and unique places that make Santa Fe ‘The City Different.’ Tours depart every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and…
Explore 400 years of authentic history, culture, and architecture in the nation’s oldest capital city. From ancient Pueblos to the birth of the atomic age, our museum-trained docents bring to life the incredible true stories, colorful characters, and unique places that make Santa Fe ‘The City Different.’ Tours depart every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and…
Explore 400 years of authentic history, culture, and architecture in the nation’s oldest capital city. From ancient Pueblos to the birth of the atomic age, our museum-trained docents bring to life the incredible true stories, colorful characters, and unique places that make Santa Fe ‘The City Different.’ Tours depart every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and…
Explore 400 years of authentic history, culture, and architecture in the nation’s oldest capital city. From ancient Pueblos to the birth of the atomic age, our museum-trained docents bring to life the incredible true stories, colorful characters, and unique places that make Santa Fe ‘The City Different.’ Tours depart every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and…
Michael J. Alarid, Ph.D Assistant Professor, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Donations Welcome In this groundbreaking study, historian Michael J. Alarid examines New Mexico's transition from Spanish to Mexican to US control during the nineteenth century and illuminates how emerging class differences played a crucial role in the regime change. After Mexico won…
Explore 400 years of authentic history, culture, and architecture in the nation’s oldest capital city. From ancient Pueblos to the birth of the atomic age, our museum-trained docents bring to life the incredible true stories, colorful characters, and unique places that make Santa Fe ‘The City Different.’ Tours depart every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and…
Explore 400 years of authentic history, culture, and architecture in the nation’s oldest capital city. From ancient Pueblos to the birth of the atomic age, our museum-trained docents bring to life the incredible true stories, colorful characters, and unique places that make Santa Fe ‘The City Different.’ Tours depart every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and…
Join Friends of History on Saturday March 4 for a private tour and lunch at the home of three generations of remarkable women who made significant intellectual, cultural, and financial contributions to Santa Fe across the 20th century. Surprisingly, many Santa Fe residents are unaware of this historic gem nestled in the heart of town.…
Matt Barbour Deputy Director, New Mexico Historic Sites Research Associate, Office of Archaeological Studies New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs The mountain northeast of Deming, known as Cookes Peak, was once a flourishing industrial center. Miners in the late 1800s established three major camps in the area: Cook's Town, Hadley Town, and Jose Town. These…
Rob Martinez New Mexico State Historian State Historian Rob Martinez discusses resistance movements in New Mexico through the ages. Learn about the causes and effects of New Mexicans taking action against oppressive leaders, symbols and institutions in New Mexico history. Rob Martinez is a native New Mexican born and raised in Albuquerque. A graduate of…