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WILL Lunch and Learn: Mining at the Margins: Booms and Busts in Old Hachita
Saturday, November 13, 2021, 11:00am - 12:00pm |
With presenter Dr. Neal W. Ackerly, Mining in the Old Hachita district began as early as 1871 and accelerated throughout the late 19th century. The initial focus was on extracting turquoise, but operations quickly shifted to an emphasis on gold and silver. Mining activities severely contracted following the Panic of 1893, limped along through the early 20th century, and eventually failed because of multiple factors. This presentation will examine the appearance, expansion, and eventual contraction of mining and the community of Old Hachita, based largely on period newspaper accounts. To sign up for Zoom, go to www.will.community/#/lunchlearn or www.silvercitymuseum.org
Location 311 N. Bullard
Silver City NM 88061
575-534-9005
http://www.silcotheater.com