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Latino history is American history. Latinos trace their origins to Latin America and other Spanish colonies, both in the Caribbean and in the contemporary United States. These groups include, but are not limited to, Indigenous, Mestizos, Afro-Latinos, and other mixed-race people. Currently representing the largest ethnic minority in the country ...
9. New Mexican inlaid cross (1850–1900) Wooden cross made by Indigenous peoples in New Mexico (CL.219168) This wooden cross was likely made by members of the Zuni or Navajo community in what is now Gallop, New Mexico. The museum’s Many Voices, One Nation exhibition describes how this cross may have originated.
While echoing the pre-Hispanic past, the Virgin of Guadalupe is an emblem of unity and perseverance that has been invoked in struggles ranging from the Mexican War of Independence (1810-1821) to the organizing and activism of the United Farm Workers of America in the 1960s and 1970s. This image is taken from a paño made by Walter Baca in 1991 ...
Hispanic Heritage Month. Each year, people across the United States observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 by celebrating and reflecting on the histories, cultures, and contributions of people with ancestry from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. While Hispanic Heritage Month is only ...
FOOD. Explore Online. About. Julia Child’s home kitchen, with its hundreds of tools, appliances, and furnishings, serves as the opening story of the museum’s first major exhibition on food history. From the impact of new technologies, to the influence of social and cultural changes, the exhibition explores the transformation of food and ...
A time of joy, not sorrow, Día de los Muertos commemorates the lives of loved ones who have passed away through a variety of traditions, many of which are pre-Hispanic in origin. Since its establishment in 2004, the Program in Latino History and Culture has hosted many Día de los Muertos celebrations.
The National Museum of American History’s Food History Team has assembled the following resources, which speak to and reflect the role of food in the migration, work, family, and community experiences of Latinos in the United States. Through objects, oral histories, archival materials, and public programs, the museum recognizes and honors the ...
Martínez discussed how the ideas of memory, family, and community are expressed and shared through regional Mexican foodways. This cooking demonstration, in partnership with the Smithsonian Latino Center and the Mexican Cultural Institute, was part of "Making History, Sharing Culture" 2018 Hispanic Heritage Month Family Festival. Recipe:
While echoing the pre-Hispanic past, the Virgin of Guadalupe is an emblem of unity and perseverance that has been invoked in struggles ranging from the Mexican War of Independence (1810-1821) to the organizing and activism of the United Farm Workers of America in the 1960s and 1970s. This image is taken from a paño made by Walter Baca in 1991 ...
At a time when she was popular across the Southwest and in Mexico but relatively little known in other parts of the U.S., we saw Selena perform in Washington, D.C., in 1993. That year's Hispanic Heritage Month provided a forum for members of Congress and Hispanic arts organizations to showcase the amazing talent in their respective districts.