The Carson House & Museum

05/19/2026

CNN ORIGINAL SERIES
"THIS LAND"
The Stories of America's Expansion
June 7th and 14th

CNN Original Series This Land, a new weekly series exploring the history of America’s expansion through six defining frontiers, will premiere on Sunday, June...

05/18/2026

Coming in June in celebration of America's 250 Birthday...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWrvGwNg7qg
Featuring Kit and Josefa Carson's Great-grandson John Carson.

CNN Original Series This Land, a new weekly series exploring the history of America’s expansion through six defining frontiers, will premiere on Sunday, June...

05/06/2026

We are pleased to share that the Carson House & Museum has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Heritage Preservation Award for Organizations by the Cultural Properties Review Committee of the State of New Mexico.

This recognition honors the dedicated work of our Board of Directors, staff, and community in preserving and interpreting New Mexico’s cultural heritage. It reflects the ongoing efforts to maintain the site, support meaningful educational programming, and ensure this important history remains accessible to the public.

We are grateful for the continued support that makes this work possible.

04/20/2026

What was happening in New Mexico in 1776?

While the Declaration of Independence was being drafted in the East, life in Nuevo México was shaped by survival, community, and resilience. From Governor Juan Bautista de Anza’s leadership to the detailed accounts of Fray Francisco Atanasio Domínguez, this article offers a closer look at life, leadership, and survival in the 18th-century Southwest.

To learn more, please read this article titled "New Mexico in 1776" by F.R. Bob Romero, Board Director: https://www.kitcarsonhouse.org/blog

Acknowledgment: We’d like to thank Bob for kindly giving us permission to share his article. It will also appear in the Taos County Historical Society newsletter, Ayer y Hoy en Taos, Summer 2026 Issue No. 60.

04/17/2026

Please enjoy this video featuring Martin Jagers, President of the Board of Directors, and Steven Post, Independent Archaeologist, as they discuss the restoration efforts at The Carson House & Museum.