Álamos History Association
Schedule of Presentations
Meetings:
Time - 10:30 a.m. Thursdays,
from Oct. 28, 2021
to March 31, 2022
Place - virtual meeting by Zoom as well as live meeting at the auditorium of the Haciendo de los Santos Resort in Álamos
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Additional Information
contact
Pam Price at
or Errol Zimmerman at
Álamos History Association Meetings
2021 - 2022 Season
On Thursday, October 28, 2021, our new season of programs for the Álamos History Association will begin! All our programs this year will be at 10:30 a.m.—not 10 a.m. as last year—and nearly all our programs will be both on Zoom and “live” in the auditorium of the Hacienda de los Santos resort. An exciting season is in store!
Our first meeting on October 28 will be ZOOM ONLY, with all meetings to follow held both live and by Zoom. The presentations from Oct. 28 - December 23 are listed below, and the presentations from January 6 - March 31 will be added in December.
For those following by Zoom, we will have a social time beginning at 10:15 a.m. prior to the meetings. All meetings until January 1 can be jointed by Zoom at the following address:
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2021 Presentations
October 28, 10:30 a.m., by Zoom ONLY
Celebrations of “Día de los Muertos” in Álamos and other areas of Mexico
For our first meeting of the year photographer and cultural anthropologist Gina Santi of Tempe, AZ, with Association board member Errol Zimmerman, will discuss how celebrations of Día de los Muertos differ from the celebrations in Álamos, in Sonora, in Patzcuaro and Morelia in Michoacán, and also make comparisons to countries in Central and South America. Gina, a native of Venezuela, is an associate photographer with the Phoenix non-profit “Through Each Others Eyes.”
November 4, 10:30 a.m., by Zoom and Live
Honoring Álamos friends who have recently departed
In keeping with a Day of the Dead-related theme, in this meeting we wish to recognize our Álamos friends, now passed away, who have had a great impact on our lives. History Association friends and members have volunteered to share stories of people who have made Álamos and our lives richer, and there will also be audience participation Board member Ellen Ryan will coordinate the event.
November 11, 10:30 a.m., by Zoom and live
The famous Zimmermann telegram and how its effect on the United States, Mexico, and World War I
Mexico remained neutral during World War I, but Errol Zimmerman will discuss the background and aftermath of the Zimmermann Telegram, a secret diplomatic communication issued from the German Foreign Office in January, 1917, that proposed a military alliance between Germany and Mexico if the United States entered World War I. There is a Sonora twist to this story, and in recognition of Armistice Day (now Veteran’s Day) we will analyze this important communique.
November 18, 10:30 a.m., by Zoom and live
The Álamos Mint
Jim Swickard of the Hacienda de los Santos will discuss the history of the local Mint, some of the production figures and types of coins produced, and the evolution of Mexico's Mints in Northern Mexico. He will also provide some examples of coins which were minted in Alamos. Additional discussion will be about the physical location of the Mint and its relationship with Hacienda de los Santos in the 1800’s.
December 2, 10:30 a.m., by Zoom and live
The tunnel beneath the streets of Álamos
We’ve all heard of the Álamos tunnels, but where are they? Can they be excavated? Those of us living in Álamos have read about a network of tunnels in el centro, built two centuries ago for military and security reasons. History Association member Katherine Callingham, with board member Barbara Kiernan, will show maps and give information on the Álamos tunnel system. Álamos resident Nemesio Figueroa will add his knowledge to the presentation as well.
December 9, 10:30 a.m., by Zoom and live
The Virgin of Guadalupe
Trini Rangel of our History Association Board of Directors will focus this presentation on the December 12 celebration of “el Virgen de Guadalupe” within the Mayo community. Information and photos will be provided on the traditional Mayo pascola which Ruth Acuña organizes annually, and Trini will supply a list with dates in the Mayo villages where Virgin of Guadalupe pascolas will be held.
December 16, 10:30 a.m., by Zoom and live
The unique environment of the Municipio of Álamos
In the 1990s PBS filmed a segment on the unique environment of the Álamos municipio. Because of that production Tom and Barbara Kiernan (Barbara is our new board member) visited Álamos for the first time and began a long-term relationship with our community. Barbara will discuss the project’s inception, we will view portions of the the video program, and Stephanie Meyer will outline changes in the Álamos environment during the years since the program was aired.
December 23, 10:30 a.m., by Zoom ONLY
Historic Christmas celebrations in Álamos, Sonora
IMost of us have childhood memories of the Christmas season: vacation from school, presents, turkey, and pumpkin pie. Our December 23 meeting will discuss how Christmas was celebrated in Álamos by short interviews with alamense ranging from young children to the elderly. Fr. Charles Carpenter will talk about celebrations within the Church, and Errol Zimmerman will coordinate the interviews.
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On-Line AHA Presentations of meetings from January-March of 2021
January 7 - The Development of railroads in Mexico and Sonora
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January 14 - Álamos in the 1950s
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January 21 - The closing of the Casa de los Tesoros Hotel
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January 28 - The Álamos Panteon: past and present
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February 4 - The unveiling of the new chapel at the Hacienda de los Santos
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February 11 - Pedro Terreros, the first Count of Regla
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February 25 - ornithology and bird-watching in Southern Sonora
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March 4 - Pedro Terrenos: his relationship to his workers
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March 11 - Father Kino
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March 18 - “Semana Santa” by Elisa Pallares
History Association annual meeting
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