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 […]
Since El Rancho de Las Golondrinas’ inception, our Spring Festival has become a yearly tradition. As the season comes to an end, we gather to celebrate the blossoming of New Mexico’s rich cultural heritage. Watch our annual sheep shearing, using historic methods from centuries past, and authentic horno bread baking. See traditional weaving and dyeing […]
Since El Rancho de Las Golondrinas’ inception, our Spring Festival has become a yearly tradition. As the season comes to an end, we gather to celebrate the blossoming of New Mexico’s rich cultural heritage. Watch our annual sheep shearing, using historic methods from centuries past, and authentic horno bread baking. See traditional weaving and dyeing […]
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 […]
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 June 20 | 10:30am-12:30am General […]
Introducing a 10-year-old orphaned girl, (1684–1772) before engaging docent expertise to reimagine how she and 216 volunteer re-settlers, trekking north for 9 dust-choked months, would have experienced this 2nd-to-last paraje between Mexico City and Santa Fe. Retired bilingual university professor, successive editor of three historical journals including Chronicles of El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, […]
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. June 27 | 10:30am-12:30pm […]
El Rancho de Las Golondrinas is home to the longest-running wine festival in the state of New Mexico. Sample and purchase a glass from dozens of New Mexico-based wineries. Explore hundreds of artisan vendors ranging from clothing to accessories and art and more. Take a lunch or early dinner from multiple food trucks onsite, or […]
El Rancho de Las Golondrinas is home to the longest-running wine festival in the state of New Mexico. Sample and purchase a glass from dozens of New Mexico-based wineries. Explore hundreds of artisan vendors ranging from clothing to accessories and art and more. Take a lunch or early dinner from multiple food trucks onsite, or […]
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. July 8 | 10:30am-12:30pm […]
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 July 25 | 10:30am-12:30am General […]
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 […]
