Santa Fe 400th Anniversary
1610-2010
Commemorating 400 Years of Culture
Beginning in September 2009 and continuing throughout all of 2010, the Santa Fe 400th Anniversary will commemorate 400 years of culture, from the establishment of the city as a "villa" in 1610 by the Spanish, through today, making it the oldest capital in the United States. A number of cultures played key roles in Santa Fe's development; Native Americans who settled long before 1610, Hispanic, European and African Americans of diverse backgrounds. Their lives and stories have created a cross cultural tapestry of interdependence that over time has made Santa Fe one of the most diverse and rich cultural cornerstones of America.
Santa Feans are excited for the upcoming year and look forward to sharing our city's history and culture with you. In the works are 16 months of festivities and hundreds of events and multi-cultural programs.
As the country's oldest capital city, Santa Fe, the City Different has a long and rich legacy of history and cultural heritage of which we are proud. We are a city that celebrates hospitality, if you've ever wanted to visit Santa Fe now is the time to explore this fabulous destination.
Join the excitement and stay tuned for more details and updates about upcoming events for the Santa Fe 400th anniversary as we prepare for the launch of VIVA! Santa Fe, Labor Day weekend on September 5, 6, 7, 2009!
