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ALBUQUERQUE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE INDIAN PUEBLO CULTURAL CENTER INVITES YOU. . .
All programs are free and open to the public.
For more information contact Janet Saiers at 299-5019 or jsaiers@msn.com  .


THE LAGUNA COLONY IN ALBUQUERQUE REMEMBERS 55 YEARS
September 10, 2011
1 - 3 p.m.
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Chaco Room III
2401 12th St. NW

Presenter and Moderator: Thelma J. Atsye
                           Old Laguna (Home Village)

The presentation will tell the story of the establishment of the Laguna Colony of Albuquerque and the continued multi-generational participation of those Pueblo of Laguna members residing in the Albuquerque area.
A panel made up of Laguna Colony members will also be present to share their individual and family experiences within the Colony and throughout the growth of the City of Albuquerque. Following the presentation and panel discussion, the session will be open for questions from the audience.

Albuquerque Museum of Art and History-Old Town
Becoming A State Different: New Mexico's March To Statehood
Sunday September 11, 2011, 1:00 pm

This illustrated talk includes photographs and documents of the period which illuminate the 62 year struggle from territory to statehood. The talk is by Jon Hunner, Director of the Public History program at New Mexico State University.

This talk is part of “Celebrating the New Mexico Centennial" programming series. It is 1912 and what is happening in Albuquerque? Come to the museum’s Centennial program series to explore snapshots of Albuquerque life during the times.

SUNDAY, OCT. 16, 2 P.M.
The History of the Albuquerque Academy
with comments about Albert Simms
Pending speakers: Andrew Watson, Academy Headmaster;
Rich Adam, Archivist


LOCATION: Albuquerque Academy, Brown Hall
6400 Wyoming NE


NM STATEHOOD CENTENNIAL EXHIBIT
The Albuquerque Museum of Art & History in Old Town opened two NM Statehood Centennial exhibits July 31. The exhibits are:
Faces from our Past / Facing the Future—This exhibit features some 80 photographs of Albuquerque in the early 1900’s as the 1912 statehood was approaching. These photographs have never been seen before at the Museum. There are also 800 digital images.

The second exhibit is Albuquerque Celebrates 2012. This exhibit tells the story of major events taking place in Albuquerque around the 1912 statehood. A continuing exhibit is Albuquerque’s New Town, covering Albuquerque history in the 1900’s. For more information go to the City of Albuquerque web site and select museum, www.cabq.gov .

         OTHER HISTORY OPPORTUNITIES
INDIAN PUEBLO CULTURAL CENTER GRAB
-a photo exhibit of Laguna Pueblo--land, people and traditions.

UNM HODGIN HALL GRAND RE-OPENING & 1908 TIME CAPSULE OPENING
Wednesday, September 21, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

"Remember in Albuquerque when" This is a Facebook page where people are sharing Albuquerue memories. Listed are the web sites of some but not all local historical groups. Check them for more information about upcoming programs in August and September.

Albuquerque Historical Society      www.albuqhistsoc.org 
Historic Albuquerque Inc.                www.historicabq.org 
East Mountain Historical Society   www.eastmountainhistory.org

Sandoval County Historical Soc.    www.sandovalhistory.org
Corrales Historical Society             www.corraleshistory.org
Hubbell House Alliance                   www.hubbellhousealliance.org

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center                    www.indianpueblo.org
Coronado State Monument in Bernalillo   www.nmmonuments.org
New Mexico Jewish Historical Society      www.nmjhs.org

Questions: Call Janet Saiers, AHS President, 299-5019

Founded in 1947, the Albuquerque Historical Society (AHS) welcomes all who are interested in the history of our city to its monthly programs. All programs are free. This program also supported by TACA, the Tricentennial Committee & the NM Statehood Centennial.

AHS Officers/Contact information

President:
Janet Saiers
299-5019
Vice-President:
Carolyn Gonzales
277-5920
Secretary:
Joe Sabatini
344-9212
Treasurer:
Stave Eagan
889-3774

website: www.albuqhistsoc.org

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