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See you in Santa Fe!

All tickets are on a first come first serve basis. We reserve the right to cancel in the event that there are not enough participants to hold the tour, if this happens fees will be refunded. 

Refund for cancellation requires 48 hours advance notice before the tour start time.

Tour #1

Tour #1

Cross of the Martyrs and Neighborhood Tour

Wednesday, March 27 
8:45 - 10:30 am

Price: $15

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Take a morning walk to the Cross of the Martyrs and Old Fort Marcy. Both sites have a controversial and complex history and offer a glimpse into Santa Fe’s past. In 1680 citizens of the surrounding Pueblos rose in violent opposition to the brutal colonialist policies of the Spanish. The Cross of the Martyrs commemorates the death of Franciscan friars and colonists killed during the revolt. Old Fort Marcy was built in the 1800s after the American Army claimed Santa Fe as part of New Mexico Territory. The view from the top of the hill helps to put the city into perspective. 

The remaining walk continues down a green belt path winding through hilltop homes typical of the Santa Fe style. Finish in the Arroyo Saiz, which is rich in both geology and wildlife. The walk will be led by Jeanne Simonelli, SfAA member and former resident of Santa Fe.

Wear walking shoes and be prepared for any weather conditions. Walking distance is around 1 mile.
 

Please gather at the SfAA registration desk at 8:45 am.  

Maximum participants: 15

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Tour #2

Tour #2

School for Advanced Research Tour

Wednesday, March 27 
12:45-5 pm
(bus leaves the El Dorado Hotel at 1:00, 2:30, and 3:30-please indicate which time slot you would like)

Price: $25

Tour the historic home of the School for Advanced Research (SAR), a center for advanced study and communication of knowledge about human cultures, evolution, history, and creative expression. Staff will discuss the Scholar Programs, Advanced Seminars, SAR Press, the Library, and other aspects of SAR’s work that advance the vision to broaden perspectives in pursuit of a more informed and equitable society. Participants will also have the opportunity for tours of the grounds and buildings and their extensive collection of Indigenous art. Participants can come for the entire time or a shorter period as their schedule allows. Please indicate on your registration which time slot you would like.  

Gather the SfAA Registration Desk 15 minutes prior to your departure time.

Maximum participants: 14 per time slot

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Tour #3

Tour #3

Bandelier National Monument Tour

Thursday, March 28 
7:45 am - 1:00 pm

Price: $75 + $15 park entry fee, bring your National Park Pass to waive entry fee

Includes transportation, guide, water, and snacks.

Perched on the side of a collapsed volcano, Bandelier National Monument and the surrounding volcanic plateau has one of the highest densities of archeological sites in North America. The Ancestral Puebloan people settled in the sculpted canyons and mesa tops of the Pajarito Plateau about 900 years ago. Their culture developed from scattered small pit houses to larger villages and population centers before they left the Plateau around 1500 and migrated to the Rio Grande Valley, where many Pueblo communities reside today. 

Named for anthropologist Adolf Bandelier and protected as a National Monument by the U.S. Park Service, Bandelier is a short and scenic trip from Santa Fe and offers a blend of geologic and anthropological wonder. Participants will enjoy a guided walk through the archeological sites with options to access cliff dwellings and view petroglyphs. There will also be time to visit the museum which has exhibits created in collaboration with local Pueblo people who are descendants of the former inhabitants. 

Please gather at the SfAA registration desk at 7:45, tour leaves promptly at 8 am.  

Maximum participants: 40

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Tour #4

Tour #4

Exploring Pueblo Pottery

Friday, March 29 
8:50 - 11:00 am

Gather at 8:50 am at the SfAA Registration Desk, we will walk to the galleries which is 0.3 miles from the hotel. Please dress for the weather.

Price: $25

Learn about one of the most celebrated and recognized art forms of the New Mexican Pueblo peoples on a visit to King Galleries which showcases the work of both historic Pueblo potters and leading contemporary and emerging artists. Participants will tour the galleries and enjoy a presentation, and artist demonstration. King Galleries has a relationship with each of its artists and has taken the time to learn about each work they sell and its history, culture, and tradition. Many of the works are made using traditional methods and each piece in the gallery is hand-coil built, stone polished, and painted. 

Charles King has written five books on Native pottery, including works on Margaret Tafoya and Tony Da. He has been a judge for pottery at major Indian art events, such as the Santa Fe Indian Market, the Heard Museum Indian Market, and Gallup Ceremonials. He has given talks and presentations at museums around the country and served on the Board of Directors of the Indian Arts and Crafts Association (IACA), which aims to encourage and preserve authentic Indian art.
 

Please gather at the SfAA registration desk at 8:50, tour leaves promptly at 9 am.  

Maximum participants: 25

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Tour #5

Tour #5

Pecos National Historical Park

Saturday, March 30 
8:45 am - 2:00 pm

Price: $65

Includes transportation, water, and snacks

Visit Pecos National Historical Park where the plains meet the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and an ancestral pueblo and an adobe mission stand as a meaningful reminder of the people who once lived there. The tour is led by SfAA member Jeanne Simonelli and the Pecos staff. You will begin at the Park’s visitor center and the new museum and then follow the Ancestral Sites Trail through a 700-year-old trading center and 800-room pueblo. The story and remains of the Spanish mission period, the Pueblo Revolt of 1680, and the arrival of the US in the region round out the morning hike. Afterward, we will cross the road to the Pecos Santa Fe Trail Trading Post and learn about the region’s Civil War history and the Battle of Glorieta Pass. Then we will visit Forked Lightening Ranch which was home, in the 1950s, to prize-winning cattle and horses as well as Hollywood personalities, and glamorous parties. The land and buildings were donated to the Park by actress Greer Garson before she died. 

Wear walking shoes and be prepared for any weather conditions. 

Please gather at the SfAA registration desk at 8:50, tour leaves promptly at 9 am.  

Maximum participants:

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