July Volunteer Cleanup – July 13, 2024
We usually do our monthly volunteer clean up on the first Saturday of the month, but since this falls over the July 4 holiday weekend, we are pushing it out to July 13. The summer heat will prompt us to start early at 8:00 a.m. and we hope to wrap up by 11:00 a.m.
Buffalo Soldiers Day July 28, 2024
National Buffalo Soldiers Day Mark your calendar for National Buffalo Soldiers Day, Sunday, July 28 from 2 to 2:45 pm. National Buffalo Soldiers Day is the holiday celebrating the contributions of some of the earliest African-American troops in the United States...
Memorial Day 2024 Rededication Event
Historic Fairview Cemetery invites the community to join us for our Memorial Day observances. The event takes place on Monday, May 27, 2024 at 3:00 pm in the afternoon. This two-hour event will consist of the formal rededication of both the newly restored veteran...
Victorian Hats and Afternoon Tea at the Cemetery
Historic Fairview Cemetery invites you to its fundraising event for Military Grave Marker Restoration/Preservation at the cemetery. Join us for afternoon tea amidst the early pioneers who grace this old historic cemetery. Gather friends and family, dress up in your...
Learn about Notable African Americans in Albuquerque During Black History Month
February is Black History Month. At Historic Fairview Cemetery, there are a number of African Americans who made an impact in Albuquerque and New Mexico. Come and learn about these notable people who lived and died in Albuquerque. Thanks to Susan Schwartz, Lori Mann,...
New Mexico Statehood History Hike January 6, 2024
New Mexico became the 47th U.S. state on January 6, 1912. At Historic Fairview Cemetery, we have a number of notable "permanent residents" who made great contributions to New Mexico. On Saturday, January 6, 2024, you are invited to take a History Hike to...
January 6: Statehood Day History Hike and Volunteer Thank You
New Mexico Statehood Day, Saturday, January 6, 2024, will be recognized at Historic Fairview Cemetery with a thank you event for the many volunteers who have helped improve the grounds. The public can also come for a walking tour to the graves of notable people buried...
November 11 Veterans Day Observations and Cemetery Stories
On Saturday, November 11, two events will be held at Historic Fairview Cemetery, located at 700 Yale Blvd. SE, to honor U.S. veterans. Approximately 550 veterans are buried in Historic Fairview Cemetery, established in 1881. These veterans served in the...
October Events at Historic Fairview Cemetery
October is a busy month at Historic Fairview Cemetery! There's something going on every weekend. Please join us for any of these events. Saturday, October 7: Monthly Volunteer Cleanup Mark your calendar for October 7 for the monthly volunteer clean up at Historic...
July 28: Buffalo Soldiers Day Salute
On July 28, 1866, the first regular U.S. Army regiments comprised of African American soldiers was established by Congress. Buffalo Soldiers of the 9th and 10th Cavalries protected unsettled lands as pioneers moved west. In 1992, the U.S. Congress passed a law...
July 8: Volunteer Clean Up
We usually do our monthly volunteer clean up on the first Saturday of the month, but since this fell over the July 4 holiday weekend, we pushed it back to July 8. Since it gets so hot so early, we are starting at 8:00 a.m. and hope to wrap up by 11:00 a.m. This clean...
April 30: Vintage Hats Tea Party in the Cemetery
HATS and AFTERNOON TEA at the CEMETERY Sunday, April 30, 2023 2:00 – 5:00 pm 700 Yale Blvd NE, Albuquerque NM The Historic Fairview Cemetery nonprofit organization invites you to a fundraising event for Grave Marker Restoration/Preservation at the Historic...
January 6: Statehood Day and Bernard Shandon Rodey
Historic Fairview Cemetery is the final resting place of Bernard Shandon Rodey, who had enormous influence on New Mexico's statehood and the development of higher education in the state. As January 6 is Statehood Day in New Mexico, here is some of Rodey's remarkable...
2022 Annual Report from the Board
Year End Report Now near the end of 2022, the nonprofit organization for Historic Fairview Cemetery has been active for two years and nine months. Here’s a look at the accomplishments achieved this year. We appreciate all the time and effort put in by members of the...
Veterans Day Self-Guided Tour at Historic Fairview Cemetery
Veterans Highlighted on Self-Guided Walking Tour Historic Fairview Cemetery was established in Albuquerque in 1881, the year the railroad came to town. Located at 700 Yale Blvd. SE, when the cemetery was started, this area on the sandy East Mesa was barren land...
November 11 Veterans Day Observances
Veterans Day Observances at Historic Fairview Cemetery On Friday, November 11, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Historic Fairview Cemetery will hold Veterans Day observances at the American Legion #2 burial area in the cemetery, located at 700 Yale Blvd. SE in...
Victorian Halloween Cemetery Picnic
Historic Fairview Cemetery is holding a Victorian-style picnic on Sunday, October 30 from 11:00 a.m. until dark. Bring your own picnic foods and drinks, folding chairs, tables and decor, and wear your Steampunk finery! Activities include a scavenger hunt to discover...
Albert Exter Loop Named in Historic Fairview Cemetery
The Board of HFC has established Albert Exter Loop in honor of a remarkable funeral director who made numerous contributions to improving life and death in Albuquerque. This road was previously called Remembrance Road on our self-guided tour maps, but a sign had not...
September 3 Next 1st Saturday Clean Up
Help keep Historic Fairview Cemetery clean and "green" at our next clean up! The first Saturday of each month, volunteers come to the cemetery and wrangle weeds, pick up trash, spread mulch, and appreciate this local historical treasure. There will be a drawing for...
July 30: Support the Cemetery with a Barnes & Noble Purchase
The Barnes & Noble in Coronado Center is supporting Historic Fairview Cemetery on Saturday, July 30, 2022. If you like to buy books, make a purchase at the store or online and let them know you want a portion of your sale price donated to support our non-profit!...
August 11: Cemetery Stories at Historic Fairview Cemetery
Cemetery Stories Returns! Cemetery Stories returns to Historic Fairview Cemetery on August 11, 2022 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This storytelling event invites community members to Fairview Cemetery at dusk to experience the history of the cemetery as well as hear a...