Hispanic Heritage

Hispanic Heritage and Spanish Language Series - all in one place!

September 15 - October 15

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 to promote the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic-Americans.

Several Latin American independence days are celebrated during this time, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua, Mexico and Chile. However, the celebration originated in September 1968, when President Lyndon B. Johnson signed an executive order for the creation of Hispanic Heritage Week. In 1988, the observance was extended to a month by President Ronald Reagan. 

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Cinco de Mayo

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Main Street Latin Festival | Carolina Money
Main Street Latin Festival | Carolina Money

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Higher Education

Just prior to the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Main Street Latin Festival is held each year on Main Street in Columbia, S.C. The Festival provides an opportunity to recognize the...
Danza del Venado | Artopia
Danza del Venado | Artopia

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Grades: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

A Closer Look The Danza del Venado tells a story. At first the deer is alone, happily grazing in the forest. When our video clip begins, hunters appear and the deer fights for his life. Watch the...
First Step en Español 107: Visiting in the School
First Step en Español 107: Visiting in the School

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Learn to use Spanish vocabulary when visiting in a school. Vocabulary used in this episode: school / la escuela crayon(s) / la crayola (las crayolas) glue / la goma paper(s) / el papel (los papeles)...