The Carson House & Museum

08/21/2026

Join us tomorrow, Saturday, August 22, at 5:00 p.m., for the next installment of "Conversations at The Carson House & Museum" featuring historian, author, and Taos County Commissioner F.R. Bob Romero.

Mr. Romero will present “New Mexico in 1776,” offering a closer look at New Mexico during a pivotal year in American history. Discover the people, communities, and cultural traditions that shaped the region long before and during the founding of the United States.

A ninth-generation New Mexican, Mr. Romero brings decades of research and a deep connection to Northern New Mexico’s history to this fascinating presentation.

We hope to see you tomorrow!

08/20/2026

Join us this Saturday, August 22, at 5:00 p.m. for the next "Conversations at The Carson House & Museum" with historian, author, and Taos County Commissioner F.R. Bob Romero.

Romero will present "New Mexico in 1776,” exploring what life was like in New Mexico during a pivotal year in American history. His presentation will look beyond the familiar story of 1776 to explore the Indigenous communities, Spanish settlements, and centuries of cultural exchange that shaped New Mexico.

As a ninth-generation New Mexican and author of "History of Taos*" and "Roots of Enchantment", Romero brings decades of research and a deep connection to Northern New Mexico’s history.

08/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first Conversations at The Carson House & Museum event and helped make our Adobe Workshop with Cornerstones Community Partnerships such a wonderful success!

Our next event is Saturday, August 22 at 5:00 p.m., featuring historian and author F.R. Bob Romero and his presentation, "New Mexico in 1776."

A ninth-generation New Mexican, Bob will share his knowledge of New Mexico’s history and offer insight into the people and events that shaped the region during this pivotal year. He is the author of History of Taos and Roots of Enchantment, a former Adjunct Professor at UNM–Taos, and a former President of the Taos County Historical Society.

Free and open to the public.

The Carson House & Museum
113 Kit Carson Road, Taos, NM

08/08/2026

The ADOBE WORKSHOP is underway at The Carson House & Museum...
Here Kateri Lopez of Cornerstones give an Adobe Making lesson to Hans Olsen of Bloomfield, NM.

08/07/2026

Happening Tomorrow! Join us at The Carson House & Museum for a hands-on experience with the traditional art of adobe building, presented by Cornerstones Community Partnerships!

Saturday, August 8
11 AM–4 PM
The Carson House & Museum
Free admission

Stop by anytime throughout the day and discover the craft and tradition behind New Mexico’s historic adobe buildings!

08/05/2026

08/04/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Conversations at The Carson House & Museum Begins with a Hands-On Adobe Experience
Cornerstones Community Partnerships Brings Traditional Adobe Building to Life at The Carson House & Museum
TAOS, NEW MEXICO — The Carson House & Museum invites the public to experience one of New Mexico's oldest and most enduring building traditions during the opening program of its new Conversations at The Carson House & Museum series.
On Saturday, August 8, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Cornerstones Community Partnerships will present a free, hands-on experience demonstrating the traditional art of adobe making. Visitors are encouraged to stop by throughout the day to observe every step of the process, ask questions, and gain a deeper appreciation for the craftsmanship that has shaped Northern New Mexico for centuries.
Adobe is far more than a building material. It reflects generations of knowledge, resourcefulness, and cultural tradition. As The Carson House & Museum begins its own historic preservation and restoration efforts, this program offers a unique opportunity to experience the techniques that continue to preserve some of New Mexico's most treasured historic places.
Presented in partnership with Cornerstones Community Partnerships, a nationally recognized nonprofit dedicated to preserving historic places, traditional building practices, and the cultural heritage of the American Southwest, the program highlights the enduring importance of adobe construction in protecting New Mexico's architectural legacy. Through preservation projects, educational programs, and community partnerships, Cornerstones has helped safeguard hundreds of historic adobe churches, community buildings, and cultural landmarks across the region.
“Preservation begins with understanding,” said Martin Jagers, President of The Carson House & Museum. “This experience allows visitors to see firsthand the craftsmanship behind traditional adobe construction while gaining a greater appreciation for the work required to preserve places like the Kit Carson House for future generations.”
The adobe experience is the first in a new series of public programs presented as Conversations at The Carson House & Museum. Throughout August, September, and October, visitors are invited to explore the history, traditions, craftsmanship, and remarkable individuals who have shaped Taos and the American West through engaging presentations, demonstrations, and special events. Each program offers a unique opportunity to experience history in the place where so much of it unfolded.
EVENT INFORMATION
Conversations at The Carson House & Museum
Experience the Art of Traditional Adobe Building
Presented by Cornerstones Community Partnerships

Saturday, August 8, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

The Carson House & Museum
113 Kit Carson Road
Taos, New Mexico

Admission is Free
Visitors are welcome to come and go throughout the day.

08/03/2026

The Adobe Workshop on Saturday (8/8) from 11 to 4, is generating a lot of interest in the community.
We want to thank the Taos County Lodgers Tax Fund for funding the Adobe Workshop and to Kateri Lopez of Cornerstones for, what promises to be, a very informative workshop.
Mark your Calendars... Saturday, August 8th from 11 to 4 in The Carson House Courtyard.
Several members of the Board of Directors of the The Carson House & Museum will be in attendance and available for questions.