EVENTS
Writing Workshop Inspired by Hispanic Heritage Month
Wednesday, September 20, 2023, 5 – 7 PM EDT
*Free Registration Required here
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Fiesta DC Festival
Saturday, September 23 & Sunday, September 24 @ 11 am
Pennsylvania Avenue NW (Between 3rd and 7th Streets)
The two-day festival includes a wide range of entertainment and great food from a wide variety of Latino cultures.
Learn more by visiting fiestadc.org
Latino Book Festival
Saturday, October 7 and Sunday, October 8 @ 10 am
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (901 G Street NW)
Join MOLA for a captivating journey into the rich tapestry of Latino stories, voices, and experiences at the annual Latino Book Festival. This extraordinary event is a true testament to the power of words and the profound impact they have on our lives.
Noche Cultural
Thursday, October 12 @ 12 pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (901 G Street NW)
Step into a world of elegance and cultural splendor at Noche Cultural, a mesmerizing evening curated to celebrate the richness of Latino arts and traditions. This enchanting event promises to immerse you in a tapestry of music, dance, visual arts, that embody the essence of Latino heritage.
Latinas in Aviation Global Festival
Oct. 14 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
College Park Aviation Museum in Maryland
Meet and hear from pilots featured in 2020’s Latinas in Aviation book on their experience and passion for flying. The event will also feature static aircraft display interactives, presentations, children’s activities, mentorship circles and scholarship opportunities.
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The National Education Association has provided a rather robust list of resources and lessons that help integrate Hispanic History into your classroom.
Resources for:
Teaching with Historic Places from the National Park Service has developed more than 160 classroom-ready lesson plans that together range across American history. You can also view the entire collection according to location, topic, primary source, skill, U.S. History Standards, and Social Studies Standards.