Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month (Sept. 15th - Oct. 15th)

In 1821 on the 15th of September, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua declared their independence from Spain. It is because of this historic event that September 15th was chosen as the first day of Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month.

Central American Independence Hispanic Heritage Month Hispanic Heritage Month - Dept. of Defense Hispanic Heritage Month - PBS Hispanic-Latino Heritage in Postage Stamps Latino-American History - PBS Smithsonian Latino Center

Tucson's Misión San Xavier del Bac was founded in 1692 by Jesuit missionary, Father Eusebio Francisco Kino.