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A Hispanic Heritage Celebration
​September 15- October 15

"National Hispanic Heritage Month is the period from September 15 to October 15 in the United States, when people recognize the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States and celebrate the group's heritage and culture."  World Public Library 

Facts, resources, events and activities in celebration of Hispanic Heritage

Facts and Resources

The White House
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Presidential Proclamation 2016 by President Barack Obama.

​Hispanic Heritage Month
​Hispanic Heritage Month Theme: Honoring Our Heritage. Building Our Future.
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National Hispanic Heritage Month
"The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society."

​The Unites States Census Bureau​
Hispanic Americans demographic trends.

​Pew Research Center
10 facts for National Hispanic Heritage Month.

​National Endowment for the Humanities
The National Endowment for the Humanities and the National Trust for the Humanities offer educational resources about the historical, cultural and literary legacy of Hispanic and Latino Americans in the United States for teachers, students, and parents.

Hispanic Heritage Foundation
"Established by the White House in 1987, the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) is an award-winning nonprofit that identifies, inspires, prepares and positions Latino leaders in the classroom, community and workforce to meet America’s priorities."

Events, Activities and Blogs

The National Educational Association
Lessons, activities, videos, and more for children and young adults to celebrate.​

The Library of Congress 
A series of events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage.

​​Fact Monster
History, timeline, ideas, events, facts & quizzes about Hispanic Americans.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month With Books for All Ages
Spanish-language blog offers a selection of recent titles of interest about Latin America and Hispanic and Latino Americans in the U.S.A.

Newark Public Library
A series of events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage.

New York Public Library
A series of events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage.


Queens Public Library
A series of events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage.

Brooklyn Public Library
A series of events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage.
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