2009
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
Month
September 15 - October 15
“Embracing the Fierce Urgency of Now”
In 1968,
Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim a week in September
as National Hispanic Heritage Week. The observance was expanded in 1988 to a month
long celebration (Sept. 15-Oct. 15). During this month,
The
National Register of Historic Places is pleased to help foster the general
public's awareness, understanding, and appreciation for Hispanic culture during
National Hispanic Heritage Month. As part of the celebration, you can visit www.cr.nps.gov/nr/feature/hispanic
for a listing of National Parks that deal directly with the ingenuity,
creativity, cultural, and political experiences of Hispanic Americans. Join the
National Park Service in recognizing and exploring the achievements of a people
that have contributed so much to American culture. National Park
Service Hispanic Heritage Month Web Feature
Government
Wide Hispanic Heritage Month Portal The Library of Congress, National Endowment for the
Humanities, National Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, U.S. Holocaust
Memorial Museum, and the National Archives with the National Park Service have
created a portal to bring together the exhibits and features of our various
offices that highlight Hispanic Heritage.
TEACHING
HISPANIC HERITAGE
In honor
of Hispanic Heritage Month, Teaching with Historic Places is featuring lesson
plans reflecting contributions of Hispanic Americans to our nation’s history. Put
the power of primary sources to work in the classroom. The Teaching with
Historic Places
program offers a series of lesson plans that use places listed in the National
Register to examine subjects that are part of history and social studies
curricula.
HISPANIC HERITAGE EVENTS AT THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
September
15-October 15
Smithsonian
Institution, various museums
In honor
of our nation's rich and diverse cultural heritage, the Smithsonian celebrates
Hispanic Heritage Month with performances, exhibitions, lectures, family
programs and films. All programs are free, unless otherwise noted.
COLUMBUS DAY OBSERVANCE
11:00
a.m., Monday, October 12
This
year we celebrate the 97TH require reservations. For further
information call 202-633-1000.
The
National Columbus Celebration Association and the National Park Service invite
you to participate in the Columbus Day Ceremony. The monumental statue was
dedicated June 8, 1912. The official national ceremony celebrates the
achievements of the great explorer. Columbus Day is always celebrated the 2nd
Monday in October. For information call 202-619-7222.
NATIONAL
HISPANIC HERITAGE EXHIBIT
September
15-October 15
C Street
Lobby, Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street, NW, Washington, D.C.
The Department of
the Interior (DOI) joins the Nation in observing September 15 – October 15, 2009
as National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Each year during this time, we remember the many contributions of
Hispanic Americans in the history of this Nation. This year’s theme is “Embracing the
Fierce Urgency of Now.”
Listed below are
the monuments and memorials in our Nation's Capital under the preservation and
protection of the
Aritagas, José, 18th and
"The
father of Uruguayan
Bolivar, Simon,
"Hero
and liberator of
Farragut,
Admiral David G.,
First
generation Hispanic American who was the first admiral in the
Gálvez, Bernardo de,
Military Governor of Louisiana by royal decree on
July 10, 1776.
Juarez,
"The
Mexican George Washington"
San Martin,
General Jose de,
Founder
of Argentine independence
United Spanish
War Veterans Memorial,
"The
Hiker" represents the Veterans of the Spanish-American War 1898-1902.
Hispanic related areas in the National Park Service
Hispanics
have played a vital role in the events that led to the designation of these
national treasures as sites in the National Park System. For brochures or
information on the Hispanic related areas listed below, please contact the
National Park Service Office of Public Inquiries at 202-208-4747 or visit our
web site at www.nps.gov click on Visit your
Parks.
Armistad National Recreation Area-
Castillo de San
Marcos National Monument- St. Augustine, Fl.
El
El Morro National
Fort Point National Historic Site,
John Muir National Historic Site,
Palto Alto Battlefield National
Historic
Pecos National
Historical
Point Reyes National Seashore,
Tumacacori National Historical Park- Tumacacori. Arizonia
Juan Bautista de
Anza National Historic Trail
Remember to visit
our web site at www.cr.nps.gov/nr/feature/hispanic
and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the National Register of Historic
Places.
Want
to learn more about Hispanic heritage in our National Parks? Click on a National Park
Units listed below.
·
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
To assists visitors
in experiencing the nation’s Hispanic heritage that is preserved and
interpreted throughout the National Park Service, visitors can log onto www.nps.gov
type in Hispanic Heritage Parks Home and
access a special program, which
is prepared in English and Spanish. The National Park Service is proud of the
rich Hispanic heritage that exists in parks throughout our country.
National Capital Region
Office
of Communications
Calendar
Editor-Toni Braxton
202-619-7222