Hispanic Heritage Month Resources

Group of women in a parade wearing a black and blue outfit

About Hispanic Heritage Month

The National Museum of the American Latino observes Hispanic Heritage Month between September 15 and October 15 each year to celebrate the Latino community. Learn more about Hispanic Heritage Month traditions by reading our listicle Top Eight Reasons Why and How We Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. 

Virtual Exhibits

Explore Presente! A Latino History of the United States online or check out our other online resources below!

Black and white outdoor photo of three children standing, two young adults seated, posed for portrait.
Sanchez Family, 1921. Courtesy of Anna Rios Bermudez 
¡Presente! A Latino History of the United States
Stacked bar chart, title: Labels used most often among Latinos to describe their identity, two thousand seventeen. Vertical bars represent: Self-identified Latinos; Foreign born; Second generation; and third or higher generation.
Mapping the U.S. Latino Experience. 2021, National Museum of the American Latino.
Mapping the U.S. Latino Experience
Color photo of a woman in a parade with extended arms holding pleated, iridescent wings with halter neck.
Courtesy of Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty Images
Exploring Latino Diversity in the United States​
Color photo of four smiling adults holding signs about voting
Courtesy of UnidosUS, 2021. 
¡Sí se puede! A Latino History of Voting Rights in the United States​
Color Photograph of the shaping the nation nook showing tree of life in case with historic images surrounding it.
© Tony Powell. National Museum of the American Latino. June 13, 2022
Tree of Life Virtual Tour

Educational Resources

Bilingual Resources

The Latino Museum's bilingual materials are created to explore various approaches and to enhance the classroom learning experience. They are also excellent resources for parents and caregivers looking for at-home activities. Within each guide, we provide background information, activities, vocabulary, and additional resources. 

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Digital artwork by Rafael López, 2021. 
Military History

Latino Patriots in American Military History
This publication highlights Latino contributions to our Nation’s military from the Revolutionary War to Vietnam. This publication is free and available for download off of our website. 

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Digital artwork by Rafael López, 2021.

Stories of Latino Achievement

Our Journeys/Our Stories: Portraits of Latino Achievement

This resource explores the diversity of the Latino experience in its portrayal of a group of extraordinary men and women and the stories they tell.

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"Our Journeys/Our Stories. Portraits of Latino Achievement." Smithsonian Institution, 2007.
Nuestra América: 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the United States

Nuestra América is a fully illustrated anthology featuring the inspiring stories of thirty Latinas and Latinos. It celebrates their contributions to the United States. Many are towards the nation’s cultural, social, and political character.

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Gloria Felix, Running Press Kids
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