Charles Bent, a very successful American fur trader and merchant, settled in Taos while it was still a Mexican city. During the Mexican-American War Santa Fe, which was the capital of the Mexican territory of Santa Fé de Nuevo México, fell easily and in September of 1846 Bent was appointed governor of the new US territory. The takeover did not please many of the Mexican citizens and on January 14, 1847 Bent, along with other US officials, was killed by rebels in his house in Taos. The house is now a somewhat strange little museum stuffed with artifacts, many which have nothing to do with New Mexico, Taos, or Bent.
The museum is not accessible due to steps, narrow doorways, and passageways that are blocked by furniture.
Taos is not an easy city for wheelchair visitors. Many curb cuts are steep or missing. We also encountered sidewalks with steps and light posts blocking the way.
Free RV parking is located in a lot on Cam De La Placita. Follow the RV Parking signs from US 64. Museum
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