Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15th, Independence Day for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, & Nicaragua, marks the beginning of the national celebration of HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH. If one considers Hispanic contributions in the areas of literature, art, music, film, dance, language, cuisine, fashion, and so forth, it would be hard to overstate their tremendous cultural influence. For further exploration of this rich heritage, please visit the following links:

· Florida’s Hispanic Heritage

· Hispanic Heritage in the Americas

· Hispanic Heritage Month at the Smithsonian

· Hoy en la historia / Today in History

· Legislative History of Hispanic Heritage Month

· Library of Congress Hispanic Heritage Exhibit

· PBS Programming for Hispanic Heritage Month

· Smithsonian Latino Center

· Twenty Frequently Asked Questions about Hispanics