Casa San Ysidro Virtual Tour

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Casa San Ysidro exhibits a varied collection of over 1300 items, ranging from early Spanish Colonial New Mexican styles to 19th century Victorian fashions. The exhibits include religious objects and imagery; household furnishings and furniture (spoons, candle sconces and colchas, along with 44 cajones and 38 chairs); agricultural implements and elements; blacksmiths' and carpenters' tools; tin work; ironwork (trivets, planchas, shutter dogs and hardware); Hispanic and Native American textiles (including a large number of jergas); Native American pottery and baskets; a ca. 1775 New Mexican loom, and gold filigree jewelry.

The date range of items in the collection is from the Late 18th to mid-20th century.

People associated with Casa San Ysidro and its collections: Don Felipe Gutierrez; Governor Manuel Armijo; Governor Henry Connelly; Governor L. Bradford Prince; Nicolas Sandoval; Leandro Duran; William Illfeld.

Places associated with the collections: New Mexico; Rio Abajo; Middle Rio Grande Valley; El Camino Real; Santa Fe Trail; Fort Union.

Other Associations: Spanish Colonial Period; Territorial Period.

Casa San Ysidro is on the New Mexico State Register of Cultural Property.

	The Setting of Casa San Ysidro Casa San Ysidro is a unique compound which includes historic buildings, recreations of buildings from the region, and new constructions. Get a taste of what awaits you on your full tour.
	Architectural Details
	Interiors The rooms of Casa San Ysidro boast period furnishings reflecting different times in the history of our area from the late 18th century to the mid-20th century.
	Special Objects The collections at Casa San Ysidro include everyday utilitarian goods (such as tools and furniture) as well as devotional art.
	Special Events Each year several special events are held at this facility. They include Heritage Day every year in May, the Harvest Festival in the fall and the Holiday Open House in December. Holiday Open House Saturday, December 6 5 – 8 p.m. Celebrate the holiday season at Casa San Ysidro. The historic home will be decorated with farolitos and holiday greens and all ages can participate in ornament making and singing carols around an open bonfire.Admission is free. For more information contact Casa San Ysidro at 505-898-3915.