Los Alamos History Museum

12/04/2024

Interested in supporting a local business while shopping for gifts this year? We have something for everyone!

We have shirts, books, martini glasses, stickers, key chains, Christmas tree ornaments, books for kids, and so much more!

11/27/2024

🦃🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from the Los Alamos Historical Society! 🍂🦃

This season, we’re grateful for our incredible community. Wishing everyone a joyful and peaceful holiday filled with love, laughter, and delicious food. 🧡

11/23/2024

Have you ever seen a homemade UFO detector? We hadn’t!

We were able to turn on the device for the first time in 15 years. It appeared that the speaker and lights would go off when the caged spheres would come into contact with metal bars of the cages. It did partially light up once and give a flatline tone.

This item was donated to our archives in 2009 from the Estate of Kenneth Ewing. Ken was known to be a unique character, and his travel journals provide an insight into his mind. Image 3 is a partial view from his 1996 Travel Journal. Some odd notes are:

“Brown carryon Fully Loaded. 17 lbs. Space for only 11 pieces of shortbread to carry back.”

“They remembered me at Marguires. They think I am Canadian.”

“I ate a can of cold spaghetti for supper.”

and “Room windows face North East”.

Does anyone have any stories about Ken Ewing? Does anyone know more about his participation in the Mutual UFO Network, or his homemade UFO detector?

We are still processing the Ewing donation, so access to his papers and artifacts is not permitted at this time.

11/23/2024

🚨 We're Hiring! 🚨

Join the Los Alamos Historical Society as a Museum Educator and help inspire the next generation while sharing the rich history of our community! 📚

🕒 Part-Time, Flexible Schedule
💸 Compensation: $20-$22/hour

Responsibilities:

✨ Create engaging programs for youth, families, and adults
✨ Lead school activities, field trips, and tours
✨ Collaborate with local schools, organizations, and community groups
✨ Assist with social media, website updates, and museum events
✨ Support volunteer training, especially for tour guides

Requirements:

📜 BA in education, history, museum studies, or related field (or equivalent experience)
🕒 2+ years in education or public programs
💬 Strong communication and customer service skills
🌍 Ability to engage diverse audiences
💻 Proficiency in Microsoft Office, social media, and virtual meetings
🏋️‍♂️ Able to lift up to 25 lbs and climb stairs

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, helping to bring history to life for visitors of all ages! 🌟

📧 To Apply: Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

11/14/2024

🌟 A huge thank you to Adam Dean and Tyler Obermeit for giving an incredible lecture last night! Your expertise and knowledge truly brought the fascinating and important subject of wolves:past, present, and future, to life. 🐺 It was both engaging and informative!

We’d also like to extend our gratitude to PEEC and NM Wild for partnering with us on this event. We’re so fortunate to collaborate with such amazing organizations to shed light on this vital topic.

11/12/2024

📢 Don't miss our special lecture on the past, present, and future of wolves in New Mexico!

Join the Los Alamos Historical Society and PEEC for an engaging talk featuring Valles Caldera National Preserve Park Ranger Adam Dean and Wildlife Technician Tyler Obermeit. They will go into the history of wolves in New Mexico, current conservation efforts, and how lessons from the past can guide the future.

NM Wild will also be joining us! Come early to visit their table and chat!

🗓 When: Tuesday, Nov. 12, 7-9 p.m.
📍 Where: Pajarito Room, Fuller Lodge
🎟 Free event, registration required: https://peecla.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/peecla/event.jsp?event=56368&

Thank you to TechSource for sponsoring our Lecture Series! If you can’t attend, catch it later on our YouTube channel!
https://www.youtube.com/c/LosAlamosHistoricalSociety

Post edit: Thank you to everyone for your enthusiasm and support of this event. We are thrilled to have such a strong response!

While we anticipate having space for walk-ins, please note that priority will be given to those who have registered in advance.

We look forward to seeing you there!

11/12/2024

Thank you to whomever left this fabulous piece of history outside of my office!

11/11/2024

The good: join us and Mike Katko for our special event tonight!

📢 Remember to join us today for an evening of poetry of war with local author and Armed Forces veteran, Mike Katko!

Mike will honor the voices of fallen veterans through the art of poetry, sharing powerful stories of war and remembrance.

🗓 When: Monday, Nov. 11, 6-8 p.m.
📍 Where: Historic Hans Bethe House, 1350 Bathtub Row
🎟 Free event – RSVP by Nov. 6: [email protected] | 505-930-7408

Limited seating—don’t miss this heartfelt tribute! Learn more about Mike at www.mikekatko.com.

11/11/2024

📢 Remember to join us today for an evening of poetry of war with local author and Armed Forces veteran, Mike Katko!

Mike will honor the voices of fallen veterans through the art of poetry, sharing powerful stories of war and remembrance.

🗓 When: Monday, Nov. 11, 6-8 p.m.
📍 Where: Historic Hans Bethe House, 1350 Bathtub Row
🎟 Free event – RSVP by Nov. 6: [email protected] | 505-930-7408

Limited seating—don’t miss this heartfelt tribute! Learn more about Mike at www.mikekatko.com.

11/01/2024

📢 Join us for a special lecture on the past, present, and future of wolves in New Mexico!

The Los Alamos Historical Society, in collaboration with PEEC, invites you to an engaging talk by Park Ranger Adam Dean and Wildlife Technician Tyler Obermeit. They'll explore the history of wolves in New Mexico, conservation efforts, and what we can learn from the past to shape the future.

🗓 When: Tuesday, Nov. 12, 7-9 p.m.
📍 Where: Pajarito Room, Fuller Lodge (2132 Central Avenue, Los Alamos)
🎟 Free event, registration required: https://peecla.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/peecla/event.jsp?event=56368&

Thank you to TechSource for sponsoring our Lecture Series! If you can’t attend, catch it later on our YouTube channel!
https://www.youtube.com/c/LosAlamosHistoricalSociety

10/31/2024

Join us this Veterans Day for an evening of poetry of war with local author and Armed Forces veteran, Mike Katko!

Mike will honor the voices of fallen veterans through the art of poetry, sharing powerful stories of war and remembrance.

🗓 When: Monday, Nov. 11, 6-8 p.m.
📍 Where: Historic Hans Bethe House, 1350 Bathtub Row
🎟 Free event – RSVP by Nov. 6: [email protected] | 505-930-7408

Limited seating—don’t miss this heartfelt tribute! Learn more about Mike at www.mikekatko.com

10/16/2024

Have you seen our newest sweatshirt? Come by the museum to grab one today!

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10/11/2024

Join us for "The General & the Genius: A Grandson’s Perspective" on October 21, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at La Fonda on the Plaza, Santa Fe, NM!

Help us raise $2 million to restore Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer’s historic home. Enjoy appetizers, a cash bar, and a panel featuring esteemed speakers: Jim Kunetka, Dick Groves, and Alan Carr.

🎟️ Tickets are $150 and go on sale October 1, 2024. Limited availability!

Let’s honor Oppenheimer’s legacy and preserve this national treasure together. For more details, contact us!

Buy Tickets Here!

https://losalamoshistory.org/events/

09/19/2024

The Los Alamos History Museum and First Born are hosting a playdate next Thursday, September 19, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. We can’t wait to see some new faces! While activities will be geared toward children ages 0-5, all ages are welcome.

Join us for games and fun, and afterward, enjoy a picnic on the lawn or take a stroll through the museum, which is always free for Los Alamos County residents.

🚗 Due to parking lot construction at Fuller Lodge, we recommend parking near Bathtub Brewery, on 19th St. in front of the Hans Bethe House, or in the Senior Center parking lot on Peach St.

We hope to see you there!

09/14/2024

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Tuesday for our first lecture of the season! We were honored to welcome former NASA astronaut, Col. Mike Mullane. It was a fantastic evening, and we hope to see you next month!

If you missed the lecture, don’t worry—you can watch it for free on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LosAlamosHistoricalSociety.

09/05/2024

🎉 We hope you all had a wonderful summer and are excited to welcome you back for the 2024-2025 Los Alamos Historical Society Lecture Series! 🌟

We're kicking off the season with a special guest: retired USAF Colonel and former astronaut, Mike Mullane. 🚀 Join us on Tuesday, September 10 at 7 pm for his free discussion on "General Space Interest."

Can't make it in person? No worries! You can always watch our lectures online for free at https://www.youtube.com//videos

08/31/2024

ATTENTION!
Our parking lot is going through construction, but we are still open!
Directions can be found on our website at:

https://losalamoshistory.org/parking/

All parking is free, but make sure to read any signs for parking hours. Only park in designated areas to avoid any issues.

08/16/2024

Thank you to Friends of History in Santa Fe for taking our docents and tour guides on an informative and entertaining tour about spies, assassins, and the Manhattan Project! Everyone had a fantastic time, and even our most seasoned docents learned a thing or two.

Whether you’re new to New Mexico or have been here for years we highly recommend this tour. A special thanks to Dan for giving us such a wonderful experience. For more information, scan the QR code in our ad, or visit

https://friendsofhistorynm.org/assassins-spies-and-the-manhattan-project-tour/