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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. All
museum exhibits will be open; food available.

Also during Summer festival: "A Family Reunion: Families of Las Golondrinas"
Exact date and times TBD Call Lolly at 505-474-3817 for more information and to register.


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. Play a hand of Monte with Dona Tules, visit with Kit Carson as he skins a beaver and talks about life on the frontier, visit with Susan Magoffin during her last years, take a picture with Billy the Kid, meet Pat Garrett, Old Bill Williams, Lew Wallace, Rafael Chacon, Buffalo Soldiers and many others...Look into the face of history!

 

 

 

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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