Basic Facts
Hispanic Heritage Month begins on this date each year
What is September 15?
On September 16, this country celebrates its independence day
What is Mexico?
The language is widely spoken throughout Hispanic communities
What is Spanish?
Hispanic Heritage Month ends on this date
What is October 15?
This South American country celebrates its independence on September 18.
What is Chile?
This Smithsonian museum focuses on the history and culture of Latino communities in the United States.
What is the National Museum of the American Latino?
Hispanic Heritage Month originally began in 1968 as this shorter celebration
What is Hispanic Heritage Week?
Mexico's independence day takes place on this date.
What is September 16?
Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes contributions in areas such as art, music, literature, and this popular field involving competition and athletes.
What is sports?
This U.S. president signed the legislation expanding Hispanic Heritage Week into a month-long observance
Who is Ronald Reagan?
September 15 is especially significant to Hispanic Heritage Month because five countries celebrate their independence on this date from this European country
What is Spain?
This type of Mexican American art and identity is associated with lowriding culture.
What is Chicano culture?
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of people with ancestry from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and what two regions
What are Central America and South America?
Five Central American countries celebrate independence on September 15. Name at least 3.
What is Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, or Nicaragua?
According to the Smithsonian, Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes people whose ancestry comes from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and these two American regions.
What are Central America and South America?