Salon | Who Was Josefa Bustos? | Readings from a Novel-in Progress by Julianne Burton-Carvajal | Thursday, March 20, 2025 | 5 PM | At the Edwin Brooks House, 553 Canyon Road | Free for HSFF Members | $10 for non-members | Register here

Historic Santa Fe Foundation invites you to this special event offering a unique glimpse into Dr. Julianne Burton-Carvajal’s creative process and the meticulous research behind her novel-in-progress. The evening will include a reading, a Q&A session, and an opportunity to meet the author in person, accompanied by light refreshments.

Please register in advance. Members and non-members register here.

SOLD OUT | Winter Fundraiser | Salon & Musical Performance by Lone Piñon | Tuesday, December 17, 2024 | 5:30 pm | At San Miguel Chapel, 401 Old Santa Fe Trail

Historic Santa Fe Foundation (HSFF) is excited to announce our annual winter fundraiser! This year, we invite you to join us at San Miguel Chapel for a presentation and musical performance by Lone Piñon. This special fundraiser supports both the Foundation and the preservation of San Miguel Chapel, one of the oldest churches in the United States. The evening will begin with a brief history of San Miguel presented by Chapel Director Laurianne Fiorentino. Then, at 6:00 PM, attendees will enjoy a performance by Lone Piñon, a well-regarded New Mexican musical ensemble known for their engaging musical lectures that combine traditional New Mexican music with historical insights.

SOLD OUT.

Fundraising Dinner with Don J. Usner | Saturday, December 7, 2024 | 5:30 pm | At the Edwin Brooks House, 553 Canyon Road
This exclusive dinner event offers a unique opportunity to delve into the rich narratives of Chimayó with one of its most insightful chroniclers. The sala, or main living room, of the Edwin Brooks House serves as the venue for this intimate buffet-style dinner. This inviting space embodies the distinctive designs and craftsmanship of William Penhallow Henderson, showcasing hand-adzed wooden beams, elaborately carved radiator covers, an interior balustrade balcony, and Henderson's signature rose motif. This fundraiser supports the preservation of architectural gems like the Edwin Brooks House and HSFF educational initiatives promoting Northern New Mexico’s diverse cultural heritage. Tickets here.

$115 per person for HSFF Members. $135 per person for non-members.

Talk & Book Signing | Sabino's Map: Life in Chimayó's Old Plaza | Don J. Usner | Thursday, November 14, 2024 | 3 pm | At the Edwin Brooks House, 553 Canyon Road

Complementing the exhibition, a lecture and book signing with Don J. Usner, will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 3 pm. The talk is free for HSFF members and $10 for non-members. Given the limited capacity, advance registration is required. Want to reserve your signed copy of Sabino's Map: Life in Chimayó's Old Plaza or can’t make the event? Pre-order a book and register for the event here.

Exhibition Opening | Sabino's Map: Life in Chimayó's Old Plaza | Don J. Usner | Friday, November 1, 2024 | 5-7 pm | At the Edwin Brooks House, 553 Canyon Road

Historic Santa Fe Foundation (HSFF) is pleased to present a photography exhibition titled Sabino's Map: Life in Chimayó's Old Plaza, to commemorate the thirtieth anniversary of Don J. Usner’s seminal publication of the same name. This curated exhibition, a visual anthropology of Chimayó’s cultural tapestry, will debut at the Eugene and Clare Thaw Education and Research Center, housed within the historic Edwin Brooks House at 553 Canyon Road, Santa Fe. No registration required.

Olive Rush Memorial Studio and Historic Santa Fe Foundation Fundraiser, Tour, & Dinner | Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 3 pm | Gather at El Zaguán, 545 Canyon Rd |$150 per person for members of both ORMS & HSFF | $175 per person for members of ORMS or HSFF | $200 per person for non-members. Sign up here.

This walking tour offers a unique opportunity to explore three historic properties along Canyon Road. Participants will meet at the Historic Santa Fe Foundation’s El Zaguán where they will embark on a guided history tour of both El Zaguán and the adjacent Edwin Brooks House at 553 Canyon Road. After delving into the rich history of these two significant properties, the group will enjoy a quick stroll up Canyon Road to visit the Olive Rush Studio and Art Center at 630 Canyon Road. This stop highlights the artistic heritage of the area, showcasing the works and contributions of renowned artist Olive Rush. The tour will culminate with an intimate buffet-style dinner in the inviting sala of the Edwin Brooks House, providing participants with a chance to reflect on the day's discoveries and engage in conversation about Santa Fe's vibrant cultural and architectural history.