Wingfield Heritage House Museum and Ruidoso Library to Launch ‘Time Turner History Book Club’ in May 2025
The Wingfield Heritage House Museum and Ruidoso Public Library are launching the Time Turner History Book Club in May 2025! Led by museum curator Stephanie Long, the club meets on the second Thursday of each month at 12:30 pm at the Ruidoso Library. Explore historical books, share insights, and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Light refreshments provided. Visit the library website for more details!
Help Preserve Ruidoso’s History: Join the Friends of the Wingfield Heritage House Museum
The Wingfield Heritage House Museum is forming a new Friends of the Museum group to raise funds and awareness. Volunteers are needed to serve as board members and officers. A focus group meeting will be held Friday, April 25 at 10 AM at the Ruidoso Public Library. Interested? Email friendsofthewingfield2024@gmail.com or call 575-257-5559 to get involved.
New Museum Exhibit Showcases Ruidoso’s History Through Vintage Postcards
The Wingfield Heritage House Museum presents “Postcards of Ruidoso: Selections from the Collection of John Davys McCoy,” on display from March 1 to August 23, 2025. Featuring postcards from the 1920s to 1980s, the exhibit showcases Ruidoso’s past, including historic hotels, horse racing, and early skiing. This collection offers a nostalgic glimpse into the village’s history and growth over the decades.
Wingfield Heritage House Museum Hosts Hands-on History Family Day
The Wingfield Heritage House Museum invites families to Hands-on History Family Day on Saturday, March 1, from 10 AM to 2 PM. This free event offers interactive activities, including retro games, handwriting practice, crafts, a historic photo booth, and museum exploration. Located at 2813 Sudderth Drive, the museum showcases Ruidoso’s rich history.
Wingfield Heritage House Museum to Celebrate Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting and Community Event
Celebrate the grand opening of the Wingfield Heritage House Museum on October 17, 2024! The event starts with a ribbon-cutting at 12 PM, followed by an open house from 2-4 PM, and live music, food, and drinks from 4-6 PM. Explore exhibits on Ruidoso's history in the newly restored 1920s Wingfield House. Free and open to the public—come join the fun and discover Ruidoso's heritage!
Help Preserve the Rich History of Ruidoso: Wingfield Heritage House Museum Hosts Collections Open House
Preserve Ruidoso's rich history at the Wingfield Heritage House Museum's Collections Open House. Share your artifacts and stories to enrich our community's narrative. Join us March 28-30, 2024.