Event Details

The Reynolds Store Visitor Center at Taylor-Mesilla Historic Site will open on Christmas Eve from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. during the Town of Mesilla’s celebrations on the Plaza to share the Taylor Family Nacimiento or nativity. The Taylor Family had a longstanding tradition for many years of opening up the entryway of their home and inner courtyard to the public to display luminarias and their large Nacimiento. However, due to facility and construction work in the home, this year Taylor-Mesilla will host electric luminarias and the family’s large Nacimiento in the Reynolds Store. Also on display will be a selection of Nacimientos from around the world. Visitors can make a Christmas card, in the spirit of Mr. Taylor, and enjoy hot apple cider and cookies courtesy of the Museum of New Mexico Foundation. Admission to the Visitor Center is free.

The nacimiento/nativity exhibit is on display Dec. 15, 2024 – Jan. 5, 2025, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. The large Nacimiento/nativity will only be on display Christmas Eve. Taylor-Mesilla Historic Site is closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

Photo courtesy of the Taylor Family.