Event Category: History

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Fort Stanton Flashlight Tour At Fort Stanton Historic Site 8/30/25, Saturday 7:30pm – 9:30pm Are you curious about what Fort Stanton is like after hours? Have you heard scary stories about its buildings? Do you like to poke around historic buildings at night? Fort Stanton offers flashlight walking tours of the grounds after hours, allowing visitors a […]

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Step into the shadows of the Wild West with Lincoln After Dark: Murder and Mayhem Along the Most Dangerous Street in America. As night falls in the historic town of Lincoln, New Mexico, walk the very streets where notorious outlaws and lawmen once clashed in bloody battles. Encounter costumed actors who bring to life the […]

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Join the Wingfield House Heritage Museum (WHHM) as we celebrate our one-year anniversary with an afternoon open house and an early-evening Business After Hours. From 2–4 PM, enjoy giveaways and hands-on activities, and take a guided look at the galleries with WHHM’s Manager and Curator, who will be on hand to answer questions. From 5–7 PM, stick […]

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Join Sierra Club trip leader John Pijawka for a guided hike at Fort Stanton Historic Site on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 9 AM–12 PM. This easy 2.5–3 mile loop explores the scenic Snowy River National Conservation Area, with views of the Sacramento, Capitan, and Vera Cruz mountains. Learn about the area’s unique cave system, […]

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Lincoln community members are hosting the 11th annual town celebration of Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead and Lincoln Historic Site plans to participate in celebrating this tradition to honor the Mexican settlers of the area. The community celebration includes live music, food vendors, and altars created by community members displayed throughout the historic […]

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Come join in the fun in Capitan, NM and celebrate Smokey Bear’s birthday and the 50th anniversary of Smokey Bear Historical Park! This free event includes fire prevention & conservation tables, a hometown parade, the annual firefighter challenge, food, vendors, family-friendly activities, games & more! May 1-2,10am-4pm For location information, click here. Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1855262838685312

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This month, we’re exploring the wild world of Theodore Roosevelt!  Join the Time Turner History Book Club at the Ruidoso Public Library for our June meeting, featuring a discussion of The Naturalist: Theodore Roosevelt, A Lifetime of Exploration, and the Triumph of American Natural History by Darrin Lunde. Discover the untold story of how a […]

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In this special presentation, Stephanie will share tips and techniques for dating and identifying elements of your historical photographs. Whether you are curious about the clothing styles of the era, early photographic formats, or the hidden clues within the frame, this session will give you some tools to uncover the history captured in your personal […]

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In this interactive event, families will get up close and personal with millions of years of history. The showcase features a stunning array of ancient fossils, colorful minerals, and beautifully preserved pieces of petrified wood. Best of all, this is a hands-on experience! Kids and adults alike will have the unique opportunity to touch fossils, […]

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Were the Jornada Mogollon the Southwest’s most underrated ancient society? Discover the answer with Dave Greenwald, President of the Jornada Research Institute. He’ll share how groundbreaking excavations at Cree Meadows and Tularosa Canyon are rewriting history, revealing a fresh perspective on how this ancient culture built complex cities and survived the desert right in our […]

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Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Enjoy a day filled with living history as Fort Stanton hosts its annual Fort Stanton LIVE event featuring costumed re-enactors from the Civil War and Indian Wars eras. Enjoy captivating demonstrations, engaging presentations, and lively music that bring history to life. Explore a diverse array […]