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August 2010 Events
  

Peruvian Paso horses

 Summer Festival, Frontier Days and
Horses of the West
August 7 & 8 from 10 am - 4 pm

Mountain men will demonstrate their skills and spin tales of the past at encampments
throughout the ranch. Peruvian Paso horse shows and a “Carousel
of Horses,” including Lipizzaner, Arab, Pure Spanish and more. John Carson, Kit
Carson’s great-great grandson, will do a Chautauqua presentation as Kit both days.
Flint-knapping, hide tanning, and other hands-on fun for the whole family.

CLICK HERE for a schedule of events

Also: "A Family Reunion: Families of Las Golondrinas"
August 8 from 10 am - 4 pm

1710 -2010
 The Families of Las Golondrinas will celebrate the 300th anniversary of the founding of the historic Ranch of the Swallows with a reunion Sunday August 8th from 10:00 to 4:00.  Festival admission fees apply for this event. Family members are invited to bring a picnic lunch and visit with other members while enjoying the festivities of Summer Festival. Families with pedigree charts are invited to post them in Placita Ortiz to share with visitors and family members alike. Stop at the bookstore and receive your family reunion packet before leaving. Please join us on this very special occasion.


John Carson (right) will portray his great-grandfather Kit Carson (left)

"New Mexico Roundup: Heroes and Villains from the Past"
August 14-15 from 10 am - 4 pm

Interact one-on-one with some of the most famous and infamous characters in New Mexico's history. Chautauqua presentations with Dona Tules, Kit Carson, Pat Garrett, Old Bill Williams, La Llorona, Buffalo Soldiers and others.

..Look into the face of history!

CLICK HERE to see the schedule of presentations and other activities

 

 
 

Photos courtesy of Ms. Shirley Barnes
Be sure to visit us on your next trip to Santa Fe!
El Rancho de Las Golondrinas is located at 334 Los Pinos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87507
Phone: (505) 471-2261 Fax: (505) 471-5623
Email: mail@golondrinas.org

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