Who: Town of Mesilla
What: Gadsden Purchase ratification commemoration ceremony 
When: November 14, 2009
Where: Mesilla Plaza 
Contact: (575) 524-3262 ext. 116

Re-enactment of Gadsden Purchase Ratification to be held at the Mesilla Plaza

Mesilla, N.M. – A ceremony will be held on the plaza in Mesilla Saturday, Nov. 14 at 2 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 and Gerald Smith will serve as the masters of ceremonies. The Empyre Pipes and Drums band will provide music.

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

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