September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic American Heritage Month
The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society.
National Hispanic Heritage Month traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans as we celebrate heritage rooted in all Latin American countries. During this month and throughout the year, the National Park Service and our partners, share history, heritage, and accomplishments of Hispanic and Latino Americans of past and present.
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Image Credit: Traditional Mexican folklórico dancers on stage at La Fiesta de Tumacácori. Patrick L. Christman, photographer, 2017. National Park Service collection.
National Archives Hispanic Heritage Month Site
We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success. Discover documents, exhibits, films, blog posts and more from the National Archives and Presidential Libraries that highlight Hispanic culture.
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Photo credit: Detail of Hispanic Heritage Select Photos, by David Valdez.
New Mexico Folklife Project
The New Mexico Folklife Project documents Hispanic santeros, artists, and selected cultural sites in the northeastern quadrant of the state. This online presentation includes the majority of the sound recordings and photographs made in 1984 and 1985 from this collection. Selected manuscripts include those materials created by the fieldworkers, such as photo logs, field notes, and final reports.
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Image credit: Carved chest made by Roberto Lavadie, Taos, New Mexico. Photo by Carl Fleischhauer, 1984. New Mexico Folklife Project, Library of Congress.
Smithsonian Latino Center
The Smithsonian Latino Center unlocks dynamic U.S. Latino stories that shape our national experience and identity. It empowers a greater understanding and deeper appreciation for the enduring contributions of Latinos to our country. It preserves a growing collection of diverse stories and experiences that reflect Latino presence in our history and culture, and convenes conversations, inclusively, about the stories and connections that continue to inspire generations to come.
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Image credit: Detail of Maíz Flor Serpiente/ Flower Maize Serpent commissioned digital art work by the Indigenous Design Collection, 2015.
Hispanic American Veterans
Asked to serve their country in time of war, Hispanic Americans displayed courage and valor in the face of adversity. Familiar with discrimination back home, many saw their service as affirming the ideals of democracy. In this presentation, the Veterans History Project recounts their inspirational stories.
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Image credit: Jose Sol, USAAF, Library of Congress
2020 Event Highlights
Presentation
September 16
Researching
World War II Spanish Posters at the National Archives
The U.S. Government carried out many propaganda activities during World War II. One was an effort to appeal to Hispanic Americans and the people of Latin America to foster a united front against the Axis powers. Daniel Dancis, an archivist in the Textual Records office of the National Archives, will discuss the history of these posters and ways to research them.
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(National Archives and Records Administration)
Discussion Forum
September 17
Encuentro en el Smithsonian: Rubén Rada y Pedrito Martinez
Don't miss this conversation with
two renowned master percussionists as they consider
the power of the drum to spark connection and
transcendence. Moderated by NPR and BBC
contributor Betto Arcos. Presented
in Spanish with English subtitles, programs feature distinguished
artists, activists, and thinkers from throughout the Americas.
(Smithsonian Folklife Center)
Performance
September 30
Changüí Majadero | Cuban Roots Music from California
Founded by tres guitarist and vocalist Gabriel García, Changüí Majadero was the result of García’s pivotal pilgrimage to the Guantanamo region of Cuba, where he learned the changüí from the living masters of the style and was inspired to spread the spirit of Cuban folkloric music mixed with a dash of East Los Angeles grit.
(Library of Congress)
Special Event
October 12
Americas Award Ceremony
Join the Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs (CLASP) and the Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress through a virtual, pre-recorded ceremony honoring the winners of the 2020 Américas Award. The Américas Award celebrates Latin American, Hispanic-American, and LatinX creators and their work in youth and children’s literature.
Free tickets are available via Eventbrite
(Library of Congress)
Exhibition
Opening in 2020
¡Printing the Revolution!
The Rise and Impact of Chicano Graphics, 1965 to Now
This exhibition explores the rise of Chicano graphics within early social movements and the ways in which Chicanx artists have advanced innovative printmaking practices attuned to social justice. ¡Printing the Revolution! features more than 120 works drawn from Smithsonian American Art Museum&039;s pioneering collection of Latinx art.
(Smithsonian American Art Museum)
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