A ceremony will be held on the plaza in Mesilla Saturday, Nov. 17 at 3 p.m. commemorating the Gadsden Purchase ratification.

The Gadsden Purchase, also referred to as “El Tratado de La Mesilla,” included a purchase of $10 million by the United States for 45,535 square miles from Mexico in 1853. On Nov. 16, 1854, the Mexican flag was lowered and the United States flag was raised at the plaza in Mesilla.

The event on the plaza will include a re-enactment of the change of power and flag-raising. Members of the Friends of Fort Selden will serve as the re-enactors. Emily Guerra will be the master of ceremonies.

For more information call the Town of Mesilla at (575) 524-3262 ext. 116.

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