Palace Guard

Palace Guard (PG): The Palace Guard is a support group for the Palace of the Governors. The funds raised through membership dues and donations are used to help the Palace of the Governors collect, preserve and interpret historic materials of New Mexico and the Southwest. Recently the Palace Guard has supported the construction of the New Mexico History Museum. Each year eight social events are planned to inform and acquaint members with the history and people of New Mexico.

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Palace Guard Events

Upcoming Events

SEPTEMBER 2008

3
Wednesday

Palace Guard Fiesta Lecture
6 pm - 8:30 pm
Cordelia Snow, “Rebuilding the Colony, 1693-1720” St. Francis Auditorium New Mexico Museum of Art Cordelia “Dedie” Snow will be our fiesta lecturer this year. As archaeologist on several Palace projects she has had the thrill of excavating colonial rooms and features in Palace of the Governors. Referencing the last will and testament of Diego de Vargas and contemporary documents like deeds and conveyances for downtown Santa Fe, this lecture is full of mystery and history.
Contact Info:
992-2715 Ext. 4 for reservations and questions. The reservation line will open 6/18/08 at 9:00 am.

NOVEMBER 2008

20
Thursday

Palace Guard: New Mexico's Treasures
Stuart Udall Museum Resources Building ~ Museum Hill Spend an informative and fun evening with the Palace of the Governors director and staff at this annual event. They will present some of their favorite items from the Palace collections. Refreshments and light hors d'oeuvres will be served. For more information, please call 505-982-6366, ext. 116
DECEMBER 2008

2
Tuesday

Palace Guard: Albuquerque Museum Jamestown-Quebec-Santa Fe Exhibition
7 pm - 8:30 pm
The Palace Guard will take a special trip to the Albuquerque Museum to experience this wonderful exhibition. The exhibition tells the story of the European empires (English, Spanish, French) and the Native people living in North America. Artifacts include rare surviving Native and European maps, documents, and ceremonial objects from museums and royal collections of both sides of the Atlantic.