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UPCOMING EVENTS

From talks led by guest speakers to special events to members-only events, the Friends Group plays a significant role in organizing activities throughout the year at both Coronado and Jemez Historic Sites.

Upcoming Talks, Special Events & Archived Events

Friends Group members organize dozens of events throughout the year, to ultimately generate support for the Coronado and Jemez Historic Sites.

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Events are open to the public but are free to all Friends members, and often, their families depending on level of membership.

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For a list of upcoming events to plan activities your schedule for the year, view our calendar. You may also book ticketed events in advance to reserve your seat, as most talks book quickly.

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Events, guest speakers, and any YouTube recordings of past talks may be found below, based on subject.

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Featured Events

Lights of Gisewa
Volunteers Needed

Dec. 13 & 14, 2024 at

Jemez Historic Site

18160 NM-4, Jemez Springs, NM 87025

Formerly "Light Among the Ruins," Lights of Gisewa has become a new holiday tradition for many New Mexicans yet has been a beautiful cultural tradition for the Jemez people for centuries. Imagine the fully immersive experience of being surrounded by a dark night sky, lit by more than 1,500 farolito lanterns along the historic remnants of the 17th century San José de los Jemez Mission Church.  Feel the heat of the bonfires, hear the soft ambient flutes or drums of pueblo natives, smell and taste the traditional foods at the Site. Enjoy the native traditional arts and crafts as well as other New Mexico artisians. This is an experience that brings together the beauty and meaning of the season!

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If you would like FREE entry into Lights of Gisewa, remember that all Friends members have entry at no cost! Sign up now to become a Friends member and enjoy the event for free or help bring the event to life by volunteering. There are many volunteer opportunities available right now.

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To become a Friends member, click here.

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Vendors who have received call backs to participate in the arts and crafts show at the event, please click below to pay. Vendors must pay by Dec. 2 to be admitted as a vendor. Thank you!

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Other Upcoming Events

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  • Lights of Gisewa
    Lights of Gisewa
    Dec 13, 2024, 5:00 PM – Dec 14, 2024, 9:00 PM
    Jemez Springs, 18160 NM-4, Jemez Springs, NM 87025, USA
    One of the most memorable holiday events commemorating the traditions of the Jemez people, Lights of Gisewa contrasts the darkness with the light of 1,500 farolitos that line the historic mission church and site. $7 for adults. Free for children 16 years and younger.

Calendar of Events

Past Event Archive

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ARCHIVED FRIENDS-LED EVENTS

The Friends have offered lectures on a variety of subjects for a number of years.  These lectures benefit from our access to local resources, such as Mary Weahkee showing us how to make turkey feather blankets, and from experts in Pueblo History, Archeology, Pueblo Architecture, and much more. 

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Lectures that are recorded are posted on YouTube where they can be viewed at your convenience.  Simply click on the link provided with the description.

 

To review a list of all lectures on YouTube, click: HERE.   A link to the video is also provided.  To go directly to the Friends' page on YouTube where all the videos are located, click HERE

This page contains lectures on "New Mexico History & Beyond.  Links to other specific categories in this section are: 

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