San Miguel Chapel

Built between approximately 1610 and 1626, the San Miguel Chapel is the oldest church structure in the United States. The church was damaged during the Pueblo Revolt of 1680 but was rebuilt in 1710 following the Spanish reconquest and served for a time as a chapel for the Spanish soldiers. The wooden reredos, which includes a wooden statue of Saint Michael dating back to at least 1709, was added in 1798. Though the church has been repaired and rebuilt numerous times over the years, its original adobe walls are still largely intact despite having been hidden by later additions.

The Santa Fe Institute’s 2020 InterPlanetary Festival will house our weekly multi-media art performances in this uniquely Santa Fean locale.