Latino Heritage Museum
Nuestra cultura, Nuestro futuro !
Did you know? It was a Hispanic/Latino Inventor who engineered the 1st submarine, gyroplane (helicopter), and the atomic bomb (nuclear weapons). In addition, the adjustable wrench, a reversible motor, an optical analysis system, and a system for color televisions were all created by the minds and hands of a Hispanic/Latino inventor.
The National Tour’s theme "Paving the way for future generations (preparar el terreno para futuras generaciones)" highlights the grand accomplishments of Hispanics/Latinos in America and from around the world. This traveling museum has over 100 artifacts; rare photos, biographies and video documentaries. Our multimedia presentation will tour universities and colleges across the U.S. during Hispanic Heritage Month 2011.
The exhibit reveals many surprising facts about the contributions of Latinos in the fields of science, aerospace, communication, medicine, agriculture, transportation and engineering. It also presents the pioneers in politics, education, entertainment, sports, media, cinema, and literature.
To find out how your college/university can book LHM for that special event click here
Hispanic & Latino Holidays
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Date |
Origin |
Celebration Name |
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January 1 |
Cuban and Latin Americans |
New Year’s Day/New Year’s Eve (Año Nuevo) |
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January 6 |
Spain and Central America |
Día de Los Reyes Magos (The Day of the Three Kings or the Feast of the Epiphany) |
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January 11 |
Puerto Rico |
Birthday of Eugenio María de Hostos |
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January 28 |
Cuba |
Birth of José Martí |
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February 14 |
Latin America |
Dia del Amor y la Amistad (Valentine’s Day) |
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February 27 |
Dominican Republic |
Dominican Republic Independence Day |
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March 21 |
Mexico |
Birth of Benito Juárez |
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March 22 |
Puerto Rico |
Emancipation Day |
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March 31 |
Mexico |
César Chávez holiday. |
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March/April |
Latin America, Spain |
La Semana Santa (Holy Week) |
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April 30 |
Latin Americans |
Día de los Niños |
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May 1 |
Latin America |
Dia del Trabajo |
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May 5 |
Mexico |
Cinco de Mayo |
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May 10 |
Mexico, Latin America |
Día de Las Madres (Day of the Mothers) |
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May 20 |
Cuba |
Cuban Independence Day (Celebrates independence from Spain) |
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June 24 |
Puerto Rico |
The Feast of San Juan Bautista (The Feast of John the Baptist) |
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July 6-14 |
Pamplona, Spain |
Los Sanfermines (San Fermín Festival) (Running of the Bulls) |
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July 25 |
Puerto Rico |
Puerto Rico’s Constitution Day |
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July 28 and 29 |
Spain |
St. Ignatius of Loyola Festival or the Festival de San Ignacio de Loyola |
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July 28 and 29 |
Perú |
Independence Day |
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August 1-6 |
El Salvador |
Feast of the Savior of the World or El Salvador del Mundo |
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September 8 |
Cuba |
Feast of Nuestra Señora de la Caridad del Cobre |
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September 15 |
El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua |
Independence Day |
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September 16 |
Mexico |
Mexican Independence Day |
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October 12 |
U.S., Latin America |
Día de la Raza (Day of Our Race/Columbus Day) |
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October 18 |
Peru |
Señor de Los Milagros (Our Lord of Miracles) |
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November 2 |
Mexico, Central America |
El Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) |
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November 19 |
Puerto Rico |
The feast of Nuestra Señora de la Divina Providencia (Our Lady of Divine Providence) |
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November 20 |
Mexico |
Revolution of 1910 Anniversary |
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December 12 |
Mexico |
Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe (the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe) |
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December 16-24 |
Mexico, Cuba, Latin America, and Spain |
Las Posadas |
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December 24 and 25 |
Mexico, Cuba, Latin America, and Spain |
La Nochebuena y La Navidad (Christmas Eve/Christmas) |
