Wingfield Heritage House Museum

Wingfield Heritage House Museum Historic 1920s Wingfield House turned museum shares Ruidoso's story, preserving cultural heritage.

πŸ“» Tune into Moments in American History! πŸ“»Join Stephanie Long from the Wingfield Heritage House Museum as we celebrate t...
06/01/2026

πŸ“» Tune into Moments in American History! πŸ“»

Join Stephanie Long from the Wingfield Heritage House Museum as we celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States by exploring pivotal moments in American history! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸŽ‚

This Week: June 1-7 Historical Events

⚑ 1776 – Virginia's Richard Henry Lee introduces the resolution that leads to the drafting of the Declaration of Independence!

πŸš‚ 1833 – President Andrew Jackson becomes the first U.S. President to ride a train!

πŸ’‘ 1889 – The first electric power line in the U.S. powers up from Willamette Falls, Oregon, to Portland!

πŸš— 1896 – Henry Ford takes his very first invention, the Quadricycle, out for its first test drive!

πŸ—³οΈ 1919 – Congress passes the 19th Amendment, paving the way for women's right to vote!

🎬 1933 – The first drive-in movie theater opens in New Jersey, originally called a "park-in theater!"

πŸ‘” 1943 – The Zoot Suit Riots erupt in Los Angeles in a painful moment of racial tension in American history

πŸͺ– 1944 – D-Day. 155,000 Allied troops storm the beaches of Normandy in the largest military operation in history πŸ™

πŸ’” 1968 – Senator Robert F. Kennedy is shot and killed during his presidential campaign

🫁 1974 – Dr. Henry Heimlich publishes his life-saving choking technique. June 1 is now National Heimlich Maneuver Day!

Tune in on FM 99.1 / AM 1490 for Moments in American History! πŸŽ™οΈ https://www.1490krui.com/episodes?category=Mondays%20with%20the%20Mayor

Want more local history? Listen to Ruidoso Rewind every Friday at noon! ⛰️

πŸ“ Wingfield Heritage House Museum
πŸ• Wednesday - Saturday | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
🎟️ FREE Admission!

πŸ“» Tune in TODAY at noon for Ruidoso Rewind! πŸ“»This week, we're revisiting one of our most compelling episodes, The Mescal...
05/29/2026

πŸ“» Tune in TODAY at noon for Ruidoso Rewind! πŸ“»

This week, we're revisiting one of our most compelling episodes, The Mescalero Apache episode! ⛰️

Don't miss it at noon on FM 99.1/AM 1490! πŸŽ™οΈ

Catch the episode anytime here:
https://www.1490krui.com/episodes/ruidoso-rewind-may-31-2024

πŸ“ Wingfield Heritage House Museum | 2813 Sudderth Drive
πŸ• Wednesday - Saturday | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
🎟️ FREE Admission!

Something NEW is coming to Wingfield Heritage House Museum! πŸ“–We are excited to introduce our brand new Scrapbooking Work...
05/28/2026

Something NEW is coming to Wingfield Heritage House Museum! πŸ“–

We are excited to introduce our brand new Scrapbooking Workshop Series! πŸ’™

Our future workshop:

βœ… Perfect for all skill levels
βœ… Creative, historical & community-focused
βœ… A new way to experience the museum!

πŸ‘‡ Follow us and stay tuned for more details coming VERY soon! πŸ””

πŸ“ 2813 Sudderth Drive, Ruidoso, NM
πŸ• Wednesday – Saturday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🎟️ FREE Admission!

Can you guess what this tool is? πŸ› οΈCLUES:πŸͺ Two hooks attached to one end! One connected to a chain link with a swivel an...
05/27/2026

Can you guess what this tool is? πŸ› οΈ

CLUES:
πŸͺ Two hooks attached to one end! One connected to a chain link with a swivel and hinge, the other to a chain link with a swivel and stem.
βš™οΈ Non-ratcheting lever action design for heavy-duty work.

πŸ“ Measurement marks on both sides:
One side: 1-30 in increments of 5
Other side: 1-120 in increments of 20

🏭 Manufacture information cast on handle: "Stacy" and "EB Stacy in Tiffin, Ohio"
πŸ”€ Additional markings cast on the two hooks: "A4"
πŸ”€ Marking on the stem with swivel: "V8"

πŸ“¦ Historical note: This tool was owned and used by Ike Wingfield and stored in his large wooden toolbox!

What do YOU think it is? Drop your guesses in the comments! πŸ‘‡

Follow us for the reveal! πŸ“š

πŸ“ Visit us: Wingfield Heritage House Museum, 2813 Sudderth Drive, Ruidoso, NM
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION
πŸ• Hours: Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Help support the museum by becoming a member TODAY! https://wingfieldfriends.org/support-our-efforts/

What was happening in Ruidoso this month… way back when? πŸ€”πŸ‘‡Ruidoso has always had a historical story to tell! πŸ’™Way Back ...
05/24/2026

What was happening in Ruidoso this month… way back when? πŸ€”πŸ‘‡

Ruidoso has always had a historical story to tell! πŸ’™

Way Back When takes us through three remarkable snapshots in time during May:

🏑 1951 - A peek into the Wingfield family's deep roots in Ruidoso, including a 40th wedding anniversary celebration and the fascinating history of the home that still stands today!

πŸ“ˆ 1976 - Ruidoso was booming! Plus, a very special farewell ceremony for a beloved bear who captured the hearts of a nation. 🐻

πŸ”₯ 2001 - Four fires, a long-serving mayor stepping down, and a community carrying on as always.

Click below to read the full excerpts:
https://wingfieldfriends.org/wbw-may-2026/

The replay of Ruidoso Rewind with our Curator, Stephanie Long is now available! πŸŽ™οΈ This episode of Ruidoso Rewind explor...
05/23/2026

The replay of Ruidoso Rewind with our Curator, Stephanie Long is now available!

πŸŽ™οΈ This episode of Ruidoso Rewind explores β€œThe Switchboard Dilemma of 1956,” revisiting a moment in local communications history when evolving technology, growing demand, and small-town connections intersected in mid-century Ruidoso.

Listen here: https://www.1490krui.com/episodes/ruidoso-rewind-may-22-2026

Ruidoso Rewind airs every Friday at 12:00 PM on KRUI The Mountain - 99.1 FM & 1490 AM and replays are available via their website: https://www.1490krui.com/ruidoso-rewind

Visit us at the museum Wednesday - Saturday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Admission is 𝗙π—₯π—˜π—˜!

🐦 Bird Secrets is TODAY! 🌿Join us at the Wingfield Heritage House Museum for our FREE family day themed as Bird Secrets!...
05/23/2026

🐦 Bird Secrets is TODAY! 🌿

Join us at the Wingfield Heritage House Museum for our FREE family day themed as Bird Secrets! 🀫

We encourage curious kids and nature-loving families to join us. πŸ—ΊοΈ

🌸 Craft your own hummingbird feeder & sun catcher
πŸ” Take on our museum-wide scavenger hunt
πŸ… Every child earns a birding certificate & bird whistle to take home

βœ… This event is FREE, no tickets needed!
πŸ—“οΈ TODAY, Saturday, May 23, 2026
πŸ•™ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
πŸ“ 2813 Sudderth Drive, Ruidoso, NM

Tag a family you'd love to bring along and come find us TODAY! 🐦🌿

Want more upcoming events? Click here: https://www.ruidoso-nm.gov/wingfield-heritage-house-museum

πŸ“» Tune in TODAY at noon for Ruidoso Rewind! πŸ“»Join us this week for our Ruidoso Rewind as we dive into one of Ruidoso's m...
05/22/2026

πŸ“» Tune in TODAY at noon for Ruidoso Rewind! πŸ“»

Join us this week for our Ruidoso Rewind as we dive into one of Ruidoso's most intriguing historical moments, The Switchboard Dilemma of 1956! πŸ“ž

What happened? You'll have to tune in to find out! πŸ‘€

Listen in EVERY FRIDAY at noon on FM 99.1 / AM 1490! πŸŽ™οΈ

Catch this episode and others anytime here: πŸ‘‡
https://www.1490krui.com/ruidoso-rewind

πŸ“ Wingfield Heritage House Museum, 2813 Sudderth Drive
πŸ• Hours: Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
🎟️ FREE Admission!

πŸ“Έ: Courtesy of the Library of Congress

05/20/2026

Come visit us TODAY! ⛰️

Bird Secrets is Almost Here! 🌿Join us at the Wingfield Heritage House Museum THIS SATURDAY, May 23 for another fun famil...
05/20/2026

Bird Secrets is Almost Here! 🌿

Join us at the Wingfield Heritage House Museum THIS SATURDAY, May 23 for another fun family day themed as Bird Secrets. 🀫

This FREE hands-on morning event is built for curious kids and nature-loving families! πŸ—ΊοΈ

Hunt for clues across FOUR themed habitat zones!

🌸 Craft your own hummingbird feeder & sun catcher
πŸ” Take on our museum-wide scavenger hunt
πŸ… Every child earns a birding certificate & bird whistle to take home

This is one morning the whole flock won't want to miss. πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦

βœ… Perfect for kids of all ages!
πŸ—“οΈ Saturday, May 23, 2026
πŸ•™ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
πŸ“ 2813 Sudderth Drive, Ruidoso, NM

Tag a family you'd love to bring along in the comments, we'll see you THIS WEEKEND! 🐦🌿

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2813 Sudderth Drive
Ruidoso, NM
88345

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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