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Mission Nuestra Señora de la Purísima Concepción de Acuña

For National Hispanic Heritage Month we take a look at Mission Nuestra Señora de la Purísima Concepción de Acuña, the oldest unrestored stone church in the US. This historical mission was named in honor of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception and Juan de Acuña, the Marqués de Casafuerte.

Observing National Hispanic Heritage Month

From food festivals to music performances and art exhibits, you'll surely find an array of family-friendly activities to help honor Hispanic Heritage Month.

Presidential Proclamation: National Hispanic Heritage Month

To honor the achievements of Hispanics in America, the Congress has authorized and requested the President to issue annually a proclamation designating September 15 through October 15 as "National Hispanic Heritage Month."

By the numbers: Meet Hispanic America

The US Cenus Bureau provides a look at how America is being shaped by Hispanic-Americans, from population and language to popular names and voting trends.

Michelle Obama: you don't have to throw Abuela's cookbook out the window

First Lady Michelle Obama delivered remarks to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, addressing the challenge of childhood obesity in America.

Hispanic-America: Historic roots in U.S. history and culture

Hispanic Heritage Month always begins on September 15th, rather than the first. The date itself is part of the history of the Hispanic culture which this month commemorates.

Do you know the flags of Hispanic America?

Hispanic-America is an amalgam of cultures from many different countries. For this quiz, we selected the flags of 12 Spanish-speaking nations in Central and South America. How many can you identify?

  • Flag Daze: Hispanic Heritage Quiz

    Hispanic-America is an amalgam of cultures from many different countries. For this quiz, we selected the flags of 10 Spanish-speaking nations in Central and South America. How many can you identify?

  • One of the best things about traveling is learning about a culture through its food. Here's a small taste of my introduction to Central, Latin American, and Spanish foods.

  • Thinking about traveling in Latin America? Click here and explore destinations such as Puerto Vallarta, Puerto Rico and Santiago.

Noteworthy Hispanic-Americans

Some familiar names, and perhaps some who are not so well known

Immigrants from Spanish-speaking countries have succeeded in many fields of endeavor after migrating to the United States. We've selected a cross-section of emigrees from many Latin American countries. You've probably heard about many of these people, but some many be new to you.

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