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Trustee Emeritus Award for Excellence in the Stewardship of Historic Sites
In November 2000,
the National Trust for Historic Preservation presented this prestigious
award to The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America "for
acquiring, restoring, and interpreting a collection of historic properties
that offer invaluable opportunities to experience the rich variety of
America's heritage."
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NSCDA in New Mexico Museum Property |
PALACE OF THE GOVERNORS
(1610)
Address:
The Plaza, Sante Fe, NM 87504
Telephone:
(505) 827-6483
Open:
Daily,
year
round: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Directions:
I-25 from Albuquerque, take Exit
347, I-25 from Las Vegas and south, take Exit 343 to Old Sante Fe Trail.
The Plaza is the square block at Lincoln Avenue, East Palace Avenue and
San Francisco Street.
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Photograph by Erik Kvalsvik
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The Palace of the Governors was completed in 1610 and
has served as headquarters for six different governments. It is the
New Mexico State Historical Museum.
The Colonial Dames' Collection of Spanish Colonial Artifacts
has been given to the Palace and is on permanent display. This collection
is enhanced annually by the New Mexico Society.
NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK |
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