Mission of the Society:
To assemble, preserve and interpret the history of Southeast New Mexico and to promote a great interest, understanding and appreciation of the area's past.

About the House:
The house, located at the corner of North Lea and West Second Street in Roswell, New Mexico, is listed on the National Register of Historical Places.

Construction of this home was completed in 1912, the same year New Mexico became a state. The architecture or style of the home is called "Prairie" or "Schooner," a design developed by Frank Lloyd Wright in the early 1900's.

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Once the stately home of Mr. and Mrs. James Phelps White and a Roswell landmark since its completion in 1912, this grand house now serves as the Historical Society for Southeast New Mexico Museum. Although the Historical Society had existed for many years, it was without a "home base" until the heirs of Mr. and Mrs. White donated the family home in 1976 to serve as a museum, with the third story serving as an archival repository. In 2007, an adjoining archival facility was constructed, and ever since, the museum and archives have operated in tandem.

Take a journey through a brief introduction to the History of Roswell, NM. A Historical Society for Southeast New Mexico film by Relicwood Media and sponsored by The Paul McCutchen Private Foundation. A mini documentary that will leave you wanting to learn more about this little town with a big history that his widely influenced the known world.

Peter Hurd Prints Available For Purchase

Did you know the Historical Society offers Peter Hurd prints for Sale?

SHOP PETER HURD PRINTS

Books by Local Authors

Peter Hurd Prints Available For Purchase

You'll want to check out our book collection. Many titles by local authors available for purchase.

SHOP BOOKS BY LOCAL AUTHORS

250th Roswell Celebration of America

Peter Hurd Prints Available For Purchase

250th Roswell Celebration of America

The Historical Society for Southeast New Mexico is honored to be part of the 250th Roswell Celebration of America.

DOWNLOAD THE 250TH ROSWELL CELEBRATION SPONSORSHIP PACK

Women's History Month

250th Roswell Celebration of America

Click on the following link to visit the

Women's History page.

VISIT PAGE

2025 Commemorative Booklet

Visit the Heritage Dinner 2025 Page to download your copy of the Commemorative Booklet.

CHECK OUT HUNTSTACHE'S "WHERE I GOT MY BRONZE STAR"

Discover the stories and battles that took place in Historical Society for Southeast New Mexico during the Civil War. Our society has collected a wealth of information and artifacts that provide an insight into this turbulent period in our history.

MAY WE HAVE YOUR attention please?

Historical Society for Southeast New Mexico is alive and well!

You may have seen a Facebook post claiming that we, the Historical Society for Southeast New Mexico, are closing our doors, please be advised that was a fraudulent post from an unknown entity. We have no idea of the motives or reasons behind the post, but you can rest assured the HSSNM has no plans to close its doors and is currently busy preparing for our annual 4th Grade School tours, offering HSSNM scholarships and have a had an eventful past few weeks in general. Over fifty people attended Lynda Sanchez’s lecture on March 1st, and our March 7th Women’s History Book Signing event was also a success. The museum and archives are available for scheduled tours and appointments as always.

See the section below to schedule a tour, call 575-622-8333, or email historydirector@outlook.com.