During National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 through October 15, the United States celebrates the culture and traditions of Spanish-speaking residents who have their roots in Spain, Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. .
Hispanic Heritage Month events.
- Dance and Music Program at the National Museum of the American Indian – September 16-17, 2017. “Uk’u’x Ulew: Heart of the Earth,” an original Mayan contemporary performance featuring xajoj q’ojom (Kaqchikel »/ Dance”) by Grupo Sotz’il, a world-renowned Kaqchikel Maya ensemble from Guatemala. The program will run from 11 am to 5 pm in the Potomac Atrium, with performances twice a day, at noon and 3 pm. The 60-minute performances are appropriate for all ages.
- Family Day Festival at the National Portrait Gallery – September 30, 2017. With live music, curator talks and arts activities, Family Day welcomes visitors of all ages. Participants will have the opportunity to join Taína Caragol for a special tour of “The Face of Battle: Americans at War, 9/11 to Now” in Spanish. Caragol, co-curator of the special exhibition, is the curator of the museum of Latino painting and sculpture and art and history.
- Hispanic Heritage Family Day: Innovators in Aviation and Space at the National Air and Space Museum – October 14, 2017, 10 am – 3 pm Visitors will learn about the contributions of Latin Americans to aviation and exploration space, meet Hispanic scientists and engineers, and participate in bilingual activities.
- Hispanic Heritage Month at the National Gallery of Art – September 15 – October 15, 2017. The Gallery presents a wide range of offerings honoring this rich and diverse cultural legacy. The Gallery regularly offers guided tours in Spanish, audio guides, and printed guides to the art collection.
- Hispanic Heritage Month at the Library of Congress – September 15 – October 15, 2017. The Library will celebrate with a series of events, visits, and gallery talks. The programs are being hosted by various divisions throughout the Library. All events are free, but tickets are required for some, and there may be special restrictions.
- Prince George’s County Hispanic Festival – September 17, 2017, noon – 6 pm Lane Manor Park, Adelphi, MD. The event highlights Hispanic culture with carnival games, crafts, live music, face painting, pony rides, and ethnic food.
- AFI Latin American Film Festival – September 15 – October 15, 2017. AFI Cultural Theater and Cultural Center, 8633 Colesville Road. Silver Spring, MD. The Festival presents the best films from Latin America and celebrates Ibero-American cultural connections through the inclusion of films from Spain and Portugal.
- Latino Festival – Fiestia DC – September 16-17, 2017. The annual event in downtown Washington, DC includes a parade, a children’s festival, a science fair, crafts, international cuisine and much more.
- Zoo Party at the National Zoo : September 24, 2017, 10 am to 5 pm Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with animal demonstrations, Hispanic and Latino music, costumed dancers, traditional crafts, and Latin American foods.
Related Hispanic Monuments and Memorials in Washington, DC
Many Hispanics have made important contributions to the United States. National Hispanic Heritage Month is a great time to visit these monuments and learn more about these historical figures.
- José Artigas – Avenida 18 and Constitución, NO
- Simon Bolivar – 18th Street at C Street and Virginia NW
- Admiral David G. Farragut – Plaza Farragut, 17th & K Sts. northwest
- Bernardo de Gálvez – Av. Virginia. and C streets. northwest
- Benito Pablo Juárez – Av. Virginia. and New Hampshire Ave., NW
- General José de San Martín – Virginia Avenue. and 20th Street, NW
- United Spanish War Veterans Monument – Memorial Avenue, west of the Arlington Memorial Bridge.
