Included are sections on early maps, arms and armor, Spanish weaving, colonial life, vaqueros, and trade routes such as El Camino Real and the Santa Fe Trail. It is a carefully researched portrayal of Albuquerque history which provides an excellent resource for social studies programs and enables students of any age to appreciate their cultural heritage. Tours are limited to 25 students per hour. The CASA tour centers on domestic life in colonial New Mexico. Touchable objects include early cooking utensils.
Students grind corn using the traditional mano and metate.
Each student begins a small weaving project which can be completed back in the school classroom.