Puerto Rico Historic Preservation Office
"Si Se Puede!"- Dolores Huerta
The histories of Latino and Latinas in America are diverse. They include the experiences of people with cultural, religious, and linguistic traditions from Spain, Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua, among other nations from Latin America and Iberia. It is impossible to tell the experiences of these various groups with a single history. Some arrived in the United States as immigrants or refugees while others trace their ancestry to Spanish-speaking or indigenous peoples living in North America long before the establishment of the United States. Latino/as have established missions and businesses, raised families, built agricultural industries and labor unions, written novels and songs, and fought for civil rights in American courts.
The breadth of Latino/a experience is a vital aspect of America's rich and diverse past. The places explored here barely begin to hint at the varied ways their lives intersected with one another. Discover these remarkable stories preserved in our national parks and historic places. Read more »
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American Latino HeritagePlaces
Learn about parks and other places associated with Latino American history.
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American Latino HeritagePeople
Learn about Latino people and their role in American history.
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American Latino HeritageEducation Resources
Find education resources associated with American Latino history in the United States.
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American Latino HeritageTheme Study
Latino history is American history. "Read American Latinos and the Making of the United States: A Theme Study" here.
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American Latino HeritageEstudio Temático
La historia de los latinos es la historia de los EE.UU. Los Latinos-Estadounidenses y la Creación de los Estados Unidos: Un Estudio Temático
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American Latino HeritageAdditional Resources
Find more NPS resources about Latino Heritage here.
Last updated: July 18, 2020