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Upcoming Events at the Heritage Center
Updated 15 December 2009
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2010 Calendar of Events
El Camino Real International Heritage Center is a New Mexico State Monument
 
Location:     The Center is located South of Socorro on I-25, Exit 115, follow the signs.
                        If you're still lost . . . click here for map and driving instructions
Monument Hours:  Open 6 days a week, 8:30 am – 5 pm.   Closed Tuesdays.  
                        Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, and Easter.
Admission:  Single adult visit, $5.00. Children 16 and younger free.
                       Sundays free for NM residents with ID at all New Mexico State Monuments
                        Wednesdays free for NM resident senior citizens (60+) with ID.
                       School Groups free 
                       Free for Museum of NM Foundation and ECRIHC Foundation members,
                                 U.S. military veterans
Special Events: All special events at the Center, such as those listed above on our Calendar of Events, are included with the normal Monument admission.
For more information: Contact the Center at 575-854-3600
 
El Camino Real International Heritage Center is a New Mexico State Monument and is operated by the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs.  Educational programs and activities at the Center are made possible through generous contributions by El Camino Real IHC Foundation and Museums of New Mexico Foundation.
 
 
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              2010          Event                                                                                                                          
FEBRUARY 20th
Saturday, 11am-4pm
HISTORIC FORTS DAY at the Center  (I-25 exit 115)
Re-enactments and living history exhibits of soldier life along the Camino Real.
For info: 575-854-3600
Agenda and details posted soon when program is finalized
April 17th
Saturday,
Sunrise to 12pm
at Coronado State Monument  (Bernalillo, NM)
Nature's First Green -- Earth Day Celebration
Numerous events from bird watching to kite flying. Includes a continental breakfast 7:30 to 8:00 am, courtesy of the Friends of Coronado State Monument.  All Earth Day activities are free.   For info: 505-867-5351
May 9th
Sunday, 10am-3pm 
at Ft. Selden State Monument  (Radium Springs, NM)
Mother's Day Celebration
Free admission for all mothers.  Enjoy period tea and complimentary corsage.  For info:  575-526-8911
JUNE 11-12th
Saturday, 11am-4pm
The First Annual "BILLY THE KID FESTIVAL" -- San Elizario, TX
Yes, Billy the Kid roamed the streets of San Elizario, TX on the Camino Real, too, including a famous jail break of a friend. Visit the old jail and other historic sites, reenactments and other family fun.
more >>> (external website)
 
JUNE 20th
Sunday, 10am-3pm
at Ft. Selden State Monument  (Radium Springs, NM)
Father's Day Celebration
Free admission for all fathers. Enjoy a campfire breakfast with biscuits & eggs cooked on a stick for children.  For info:  575-526-8911
more >>> (external website)
 
2010 Upcoming events at the Center
and our other partners along El Camino Real
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              2010          Event                                                                                                                          
SEPTEMBER 11th
Saturday, 11am-4pm
HISPANIC HERITAGE CELEBRATION at the Center  (I-25 exit 115)
A celebration of Hispanic culture features special performances, video presentation, and
more.  For info: 575-854-3600
SEPTEMBER 12th
Sunday, 8:30am-5pm
at Ft. Selden State Monument  (Radium Springs, NM)
Frontier Days
Enjoy living history demonstration and period military re-enactors. For info:  575-526-8911
OCTOBER 23rd
Saturday, 10am-3pm
at Coronado State Monument  (Bernalillo, NM)
Fiesta of Cultures  -- Viva la Fiesta!
A celebration of local traditions including Pueblo, Hispanic and Anglo including carving a drum from a cottonwood stump; dying skeins of wool for a blanket; or forging a horseshoe with a hammer and anvil.
Food vendors will be available.  For info: 505-867-5351
NOVEMBER 20th
Sunday, 11am-4pm
CELEBRATION DE OTONO at the Center  (I-25 exit 115)
Celebrate the Center's 5th anniversary with living history demonstrations of period-life on El Camino Real, special performances, and more.  For info: 575-854-3600
DECEMBER 11th
Saturday, 11am-3pm
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION at the Center  (I-25 exit 115)
Traditional Christmas holiday activities for the entire family. 
For info: 575-854-3600
DECEMBER 11th
Saturday, 5:30pm-8:30pm
at Coronado State Monument  (Bernalillo, NM)
Christmas at Kuaua
Free admission.  The grounds of Coronado State Monument will be decorated with hundreds of flickering luminarias and thousands of Christmas lights.  Friends of Coronado State Monument will sponsor a program of music, traditional Pueblo dancing and Native American storytelling.   For info: 505-867-5351
DECEMBER 11th
Saturday, 5pm-9pm
at Ft. Selden State Monument  (Radium Springs, NM)
Luminaria Tour
Free admission to all visitors.  Enjoy living history military re-enactors, 1000 luminarias, free cookies and beverages.  For info:  575-526-8911
and, later in the year ...
 
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