Mission:

This and future generations may know and appreciate the history of Albuquerque from its settlement as the Villa de Alburquerque in the year 1706 to its incorporation as the City of Albuquerque and its cultural and historic past resulting from a blending of Indian, Hispanic-Mexican and all other cultures.

Goals:

Foster study of its early annals and the restoration and preservation of historic sites,

Support the Albuquerque Museum in its effort to collect and preserve archives, records, documents, and articles of every nature, mementoes and relics of the everyday life of its original settlers and those who followed,

Disseminate materials that will help New Mexicans know and appreciate the history of Albuquerque.

About Us:

The Albuquerque Historical Society (AHS) is a non-profit, membership organization of citizens interested in promoting and preserving all matters relating to the history of Albuquerque, New Mexico and the surrounding communities. Founded in 1947 as the Old Town Historical Society, it originally focused on efforts to preserve the historic character of Old Town Albuquerque.