New Mexico was a pawn in the Civil War, and President Abraham Lincoln had an impact on the territory.
Coming Soon 2ND SATURDAY THE UNIQUE LEGACY OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN IN NEW MEXICO February 13, 2021 1:00 – 4:00 PM Free Join us Saturday, February 13, as NMSU professors Christopher Schurtz and Dr. Dwight Pitcaithley WIKIMEDIA COMMONS
describe Lincoln’s connection to the New Mexico Territory. 2ND SATURDAY TRADITIONS OF THE SANTERO: BULTO-MAKING TECHNIQUES
Uncovered History: Lincoln’s Legacy
March 13, 2021 1:00 – 4:00 PM Free Bultos are a living tradition within the religious iconography of Spanish folk art. The tradition of wooden santo carving was
LINCOLN NATIONAL FOREST, THE VIL-
New Mexico was briefly under the confed-
LAGE OF LINCOLN, LINCOLN COUN-
erate flag, but the battle at Glorieta—“The
TY: It’s clear from our place names that
Gettysburg of the West”—changed the tide
President Abraham Lincoln had a huge
for Union forces. Lincoln’s legacy is a long
impact on New Mexico. The territory was a
one, from the Civil War to the first railroads
pawn in an effort to avert war, a major part
to territory battles to Billy the Kid. “No oth-
of the Confederate plan to provide access
er U.S. president can claim such a lasting
to the trade ports of the Pacific Ocean, and
and unique legacy in New Mexico,” wrote
between July 1861 and March 1862, two
speaker and NMSU professor Christopher
major battles were fought here. Indeed,
Schurtz.
preserved as a folk art in parts of Mexico and Northern New Mexico. Conservators Allison Herrera and Keith Bakker discuss bultos and bulto-making techniques while referencing objects from the Museum's collection and other important examples in New Mexico.
PASSIONATE ABOUT NEW MEXICO HISTORY? Become a docent at Casa San Ysidro CASA SAN YSIDRO DOCENT TRAINING April 17, April 24, and May 1 from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM Contact Aaron Gardner, agardner@cabq.gov to reserve your place.
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