The Memorial Day holiday began after the Civil War in 1868 to honor more than 600,000 men who died in that war. According to the
Today marks the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Glorieta. In Santa Fe’s history four flags have flown over the plaza: Spain 1610 – 1821,
Fort Marcy helped to support and protect traders along the Santa Fe Trail during the Mexican-American War. That year Brigadier-General Stephen Kearny travelled along the
Memorial Day is observed annually on the last Monday in May. In Santa Fe and throughout the rest of the country ceremonies take place to
Memorial Day is observed annually on the last Monday in May. The tradition began after the American Civil War. In New Mexico the Civil War
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