2021 marked the 500th anniversary of the Conquest of Mexico and the fall of the Aztec Empire. Its capital, Tenochtitlan, was a spectacular city, a jewel in the center of Mexico that Hernán Cortés claimed to have conquered easily. Since those who win wars usually write history, it has taken centuries to unearth the truth about that conquest, and to reveal the complex array of human ambitions, greed, and sacrifice on both sides. Join us on Sunday, October 16, for a glimpse into the past and a greater understanding of the human desire for wealth and power, and the bravery of those who resist it.
Sherry Hardage was a long time member of the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos. Over two decades she gave numerous sermons and Forum presentations. Her interests are varied and still evolving. As the current President of the Friends of Coronado Historic Site in Bernalillo, she is most interested in New Mexico history with its deep roots in Mexico and Spain. She lives in Rio Rancho where she cares for her 91-year-old mother; is a rock-hound who hunts, cuts and polishes rocks for jewelry; and spends time with her partner Ken O'Connor exploring the wilds of New Mexico.