El Rancho de las Golondrinas is a living history museum located on
200 acres in a rural farming valley just south of Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The museum, dedicated to the heritage and culture of Spanish Colonial
New Mexico, opened in 1972. Original colonial buildings on the site
date from the early 18th century. In addition, historic buildings from
other parts of northern New Mexico have been reconstructed
at Las Golondrinas. Villagers clothed in the styles of the times show
how life was lived in early New Mexico. Special festivals and theme
weekends offer visitors an in-depth look into the celebrations, music,
dance and many other aspects of life in the period when this part of
the United States was ruled by Spain and Mexico.
