Celebrate Art and History at Casa San Ysidro’s Heritage Day
Each spring Casa San Ysidro, part of Albuquerque Museum, joins the Corrales Historical Society in celebrating local heritage with a free event showcasing the living traditions of New Mexico. The historical heart of Corrales comes alive with opportunities for the whole family to engage and learn during Heritage Day at Casa San Ysidro/The Gutierrez-Minge House in Corrales. This year’s event is on Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Festivities the community can enjoy include performances by Acoma Pueblo Enchanted Dancers from 10 a.m. to noon, award-winning Northern New Mexican singer-songwriter Lara Manzanares from Noon to 2 p.m., and chef Martina Rosetta Kewa Pueblo Horno Bread and Pies demonstrating how to bake bread in a horno throughout the day.
The Artists Market features booths and demos with Heritage Games with Larry Marken, Blacksmith Dave Sabo, Tinworker Jason Younis Delgado, San Felipe Pueblo Pottery by Rosalie Chavez, Loom Weaving with Diane Wilhoite, Weaving and Pottery with Dolores Martin, Colcha Artists Annette Gutierrez Turk, New Mexico Herbs with Henrietta Duran, Las Arañas Spinners and Weavers Guild, Folk Art Market with Diego Muñoz, Beadwork with Marvin Gabaldon, Santero Félix López, Weaving and Knitting with Carla Wackenheim, and Spinning and Weaving with Myra Chang Thompson.
“Casa San Ysidro is a living classroom where New Mexicans of all ages can connect with our cultural roots,” said Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller. “Heritage Day reminds us how vital it is to honor and learn from the traditions that continue to shape who we are.”
Casa San Ysidro is a 150-year-old house turned historic museum in Corrales, which operates as a satellite of Albuquerque Museum. It is home to a wonderful collection of New Mexican art and furnishings including architectural elements, furniture, religious art, household tools and hardware, jewelry, Hispanic and Pueblo weavings and pottery, a transportation collection, and historic photographs.
The Gutiérrez/Minge House, built circa 1875, is named for the original owners and the couple who purchased the property, then restored and expanded it to evoke New Mexico’s past. Inside the adobe walls are artifacts and furnishings from when New Mexico was a remote frontier. The Minges donated the property to the City of Albuquerque in 1997. Today the house is a museum that invites visitors to explore New Mexico’s unique heritage and culture, offering regular programming and tours for the public such as Second Saturday events, seasonal festivals, workshops, lectures, artist talks, and more.