AHS 2013-2014 Programs

 

Historic Huning Highland Neighborhood Home Tour

Walter SE Rather than having a May 2013 program, the Albuquerque Historical Society encourages your participation in the the Historic home tour in the Huning Highland neighborhood on May 12, 2013.
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Lecture and tour at Historic Old Stone Church, Fellowship Hall, First United Methodist Church

Albuquerque Historical Society - First Methodist Church On Sunday, June 16, 2013 at 2:00 pm Kris Linton will provide a lecture and tour of the Historic Old Stone Church, (Fellowship Hall, First United Methodist Church) at 3rd St and Lead Ave SW, Albuquerque. On January 8, 1905, this larger stone church, which replaced the original smaller adobe chapel (34 by 54 feet, built
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Franz Huning and others in the Huning Family and their roles in New Mexico History

Albuquerque Historical Society -Franz Huning and the Huning Castle On July 21, 2013, at 2:00 pm B.G Burr will journey us back to early Albuquerque before and after the coming of the railroad. German merchants played a key role in preparing the NM territory for statehood by introducing Anglo goods and culture to the area. Prominent among these merchants were
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The History of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Flood Control Authority (AMAFCA)

Albuquerque Historical Society - $th St Flooding - AMAFCA photo On Sunday, August 18, 2013 at 2:00 pm, Albuquerque Museum Small Auditorium, Larry Blair will present: “The History of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Flood Control Authority (AMAFCA)”. Parking is free in the lot south of the Albuquerque Museum. Admission to the Museum and AHS program is free.  
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EARLY WOMEN PHOTOGRAPHERS FOCUS ON ALBUQUERQUE

Albuquerque Historical Society - Alabama Milner On Sunday, September 15, 2013 at 2:00 pm, Mo Palmer, a NM native, brings her style of humor and story telling for this enjoyable program. She taught the history of NM at Sandia Prep, wrote a history column for the Tribune and authored Albuquerque, Then and Now. In the olden days most
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Lecture and guided tour of Unser Museum

Albuquerque Historical Society - Jerry Unser - Courtesy Ford Museum Sunday, October 20, 2 PM, Program: “Lecture and guided tour of Unser Museum,” at 1776 Montano NW, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM 87107. Free admission for AHS members only. Others pay a reduced admission rate.
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A GOLDEN AGE OF PUBLIC LEADERSHIP 1935-1938: CLYDE TINGLEY, ONE OF MANY

Albuquerque Historical Society - Clyde Tingley at Tingley Beach On Sunday, November 17, 2013 at 2:00 pm Lucinda Lucero Sachs will tell fascinating stories of NM Governor Clyde Tingley and the many powerful people who helped bring change to NM including: Clinton P. Anderson, Will Keleher, Nina Otero WarrenCopies of the book Clyde Tingley’s New Deal for New Mexico, 1935-1938 written
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Edmund G. Ross: A Profile in Courage

EDMUND G. ROSS: A PROFILE IN COURAGE On Sunday, January 19, 2014 at 2:00pm, Richard Ruddy will speak on Edmund G. Ross who was the territorial governor of NM from 1885-1889 and lived the last third of his adult life in Albuquerque and NM. He is buried at Fairview Cemetery on south Yale. Ross’ career reads like
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Inside the New Mexico Senate: Boots, Suits & Citizens

INSIDE THE NEW MEXICO SENATE: BOOTS, SUITS & CITIZENS Former State Senator Dede Feldman On Sunday, April 27, 2014 at 2 pm, come learn about the NM Legislature from our speaker, former State Senator Dede Feldman who served from 1996 – 2012. She will sign copies of her recent book. Dede knows about the deals, handshakes, compromises and surprises that make the Roundhouse go
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Atrisco to Zena Lona: A Snappy Survey of Selected Albuquerque Street Names

Atrisco to Zena Lona Judy Nickell, former Tribune columnist, will speak Sunday, March 16, 21014 at 2:00 pm about the many unique and unusual street names in Albuquerque based on her recent book “Atrisco to Zena Lona: A Snappy Survey of Selected Albuquerque Street Names”. Nickell is a long time Albuquerquean, a master gardener
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Duke City Diamonds: Baseball in Albuquerque

DUKE CITY DIAMONDS: BASEBALL IN ALBUQUERQUE On Sunday, February 16 at 2:00 pm, come learn about the baseball history of Albuquerque which goes back some 100 years. Our speaker Gary Herron is a veteran journalist, along with working in TV and radio. He was the official scorer for over 1,000 Albuquerque Dukes games and 400 Isotope
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