That time when... Our Visit to Shakespeare[This is the third in our series "That time when..." a look back at our favorite travels through history since 2003.] In March of 2008 we took a trip to southern New Mexico to visit some history. Shakespeare alone was worth the trip.
During the early years, Ralston boomed big, with some reports of up to 3,000 here looking to strike it rich. However, the towns namesake, William Ralston, would lose credibility with his involvement in the Great Diamond Hoax of 1871, and by 1873 there were only a few people left. By the late 1870's Ralston was a ghost town for the first time.
Today the town can be toured on the weekends, but be sure to check their website for exact information HERE. Read more about the interesting history, some of which conflicts with the legends told about Shakespeare, in our full article HERE. In the meantime, enjoy the views of Ralston/Shakespeare from our 2008 visit
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