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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.

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."

  • 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.

Hispanic Heritage Food

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.