Join Lincoln Historic Site for a lecture by Oliver Horn, Ph.D., Site Manager at Lincoln and Fort Stanton Historic Sites. He'll discuss Fort Stanton’s Buffalo Soldiers and its addition to the National Park Service’s Reconstruction Era National Historic Network. The lecture is included with general admission ($7/adult), and children 16 and younger attend for free.

Join us on August 3, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM for a special Lincoln Lecture during Old Lincoln Days! Decorated Combat Veteran Brandon Dixon will explore the violent history of the Lincoln Courthouse at San Juan Bautista Church.

Admission: $7 for adults, free for children 16 and under. Don’t miss this engaging historical presentation!

On August 3rd, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Mary Lavin will give an insightful talk at the historic San Juan Bautista Church. Discover essential strategies for cooperative forest fire prevention and learn the true story behind Smokey Bear. This lecture is included with Old Lincoln Days admission: $7 for adults and free for children 16 and under. Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable knowledge in a beautiful setting. See you there!

Join this special Lincoln Lecture on August 2, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM during Old Lincoln Days! Matt Barbour, Deputy Director of New Mexico Historic Sites, will discuss hunting in New Mexico from an archaeological perspective at the historic San Juan Bautista Church. The Lincoln Lecture Series is included with Old Lincoln Days admission, priced at $7 for adults and free for children 16 and younger.

Discover the thrilling story of Billy the Kid’s capture and death with Herb Marsh. This special Lincoln Lecture Series event will be held at the historic San Juan Bautista Church. Included with Old Lincoln Days admission of $7 for adults, free for children 16 and under. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience Western history in an iconic setting.

Celebrate San Juan Day at the Lincoln Historic Site on June 24, 2024. This Catholic Spanish festival honors the birth of St. John the Baptist and marks the start of summer. Enjoy a special mass at 10 AM in the San Juan Bautista Church and a lecture by Scott Smith at 11:30 As history. Admission is $7 for adults, free for children 16 and under, and covers both the mass ’ both the mass and the lecture.

Join Lincoln Historic Site for its monthly Lincoln Lecture Series, held on the first Saturday from May to October at San Juan Bautista Church. On June 1, 2024, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Scott Hays-Strom, district archaeologist for Smokey Bear Ranger District, will discuss historic mining in Lincoln County, mining practices, and the successes and failures of various operations. The lecture is included with general admission ($7/adult), and children 16 and younger are free.

Join Lincoln Historic Site for a new season of the Lincoln Lecture Series. This month's program features lecturer Starlyn Bigrope presenting "Ndé (Mescalero Apache) History: Our Story, Our Experiences." Explore fascinating topics from guest lecturers throughout the state. The lecture is included with a general admission ticket of $7/adult. Children 16 and younger are free. Purchase Tickets >>

Have your picture taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus on Saturday, December 9, 2023, in the Luna House of Historic Lincoln. Child $10, includes multiple digital photos. Buy tickets >>

Step into history in the very footsteps of these legendary figures, feel the tension of the lawless times and immerse yourself in the gritty and exhilarating spirit of the frontier on a one-of-a-kind self-paced tour of “The Most Dangerous Street in America” on October 14, 2023.Buy tickets >>

Delve into the thrilling conclusion of this year's Lincoln Lecture series on October 7, 2023. Herb Marsh will illuminate "The Capture and Death of Billy the Kid," unveiling post-Lincoln County War escapades. From rustling to riveting chases, follow Billy's trail through New Mexico and beyond. Witness the saga unfold in the San Juan Church from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., gaining insights into this legendary outlaw's last stand.

Join NM Historic Sites on September 2, 2023, for the captivating fourth installment of their Lincoln history lecture series. Brandon Dickson delves deep into "The Three Escapes of Billy the Kid," dissecting the intricacies of his exploits. From the Tunstall Store tragedy to daring jailbreaks, discover the untamed tales of Billy's life. Included with standard admission, this immersive journey into history is not to be missed.