Step into the enchanting world of Josefina, the beloved American Girl character inspired by the rich history and culture at El Rancho de Las Golondrinas. Your tour guide will bring Josefina’s story to life against the backdrop of our historic buildings, exploring the traditions, cultures, and landscapes that shaped her world. This tour is appropriate […]
Journey back to the year 1800 and experience growing up on this Spanish Rancho. Do chores, play games, and learn what life was like as a child in northern Nueva España along El Camino Real. This hands-on tour is limited to eight children. Adult chaperones are required. No children under five. August 1 | 10:30am-12:30pm […]
Put on your archeology hat, cause we're going a-diggin'! In this hands-on activity, your child (5+) will have the opportunity to put themselves in the shoes of an archeologist, excavating and analyzing 'historical artifacts' hidden in the sands of time. A great opportunity to engage with archeology, your child will surely learn a bunch about […]
Explore the multitudes of bees, butterflies, and birds that are summer visitors to the Preserve, and learn about restoration efforts for North America's iconic butterfly - the monarch. This tour is led by Chuck Hayes, a Branch Supervisor with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s New Mexico Ecological Services Field Office. Hayes has worked on […]
Did you know Las Golondrinas has been a working rancho for hundreds of years? Join us for a guided tour of the Museum and its grounds highlighting our historic acequia, agricultural fields, traditional crops and historic practices still in use at the Rancho today. Your guide will explore the region’s agricultural history, ranging from subsistence […]
Put on your archeology hat, cause we're going a-diggin'! In this hands-on activity, your child (5+) will have the opportunity to put themselves in the shoes of an archeologist, excavating and analyzing 'historical artifacts' hidden in the sands of time. A great opportunity to engage with archeology, your child will surely learn a bunch about […]
Put on your archeology hat, cause we're going a-diggin'! In this hands-on activity, your child (5+) will have the opportunity to put themselves in the shoes of an archeologist, excavating and analyzing 'historical artifacts' hidden in the sands of time. A great opportunity to engage with archeology, your child will surely learn a bunch about […]
Step into the enchanting world of Josefina, the beloved American Girl character inspired by the rich history and culture at El Rancho de Las Golondrinas. Your tour guide will bring Josefina’s story to life against the backdrop of our historic buildings, exploring the traditions, cultures, and landscapes that shaped her world. This tour is appropriate […]
Put on your archeology hat, cause we're going a-diggin'! In this hands-on activity, your child (5+) will have the opportunity to put themselves in the shoes of an archeologist, excavating and analyzing 'historical artifacts' hidden in the sands of time. A great opportunity to engage with archeology, your child will surely learn a bunch about […]
This introductory talk explores the rich tradition of Curanderismo in New Mexico and the role traditional healing played in the survival and wellbeing of rural and frontier families shaped by Spanish, Mexican, and Indigenous influences. Before doctors, pharmacies, and clergy were easily accessible, families often relied on community healers, herbal remedies, prayer, ritual, and ancestral […]
Explore the stories and legacies of the women of New Mexico. As your tour guide leads you through the historic buildings, you will learn about the resilience, courage, and contributions of women who helped to shape the vibrant culture of New Mexico. Topics include family, law, religion, and everyday life August 27 | 10:30am-12:30am General […]
Put on your archeology hat, cause we're going a-diggin'! In this hands-on activity, your child (5+) will have the opportunity to put themselves in the shoes of an archeologist, excavating and analyzing 'historical artifacts' hidden in the sands of time. A great opportunity to engage with archeology, your child will surely learn a bunch about […]
