National Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 each year by those in our community with Hispanic or Latino heritage. President Lyndon B Johnson proclaimed this holiday, which was originally a week long in 1968 to commemorate many of the United States neighbor’s gaining their independence from Spain. In 1988 thanks to legislative sponsor, Rep. Esteban Edward Torres and President Ronald Reagan, who signed it into law, the week was expanded to a month of celebration so that in the words of Rep. Torres, our nation could, “properly observe and coordinate events and activities to celebrate Hispanic culture and achievement.” 

Celebrating Our Local Hispanic Community

Locally, Hispanic Heritage will be celebrated on September 23rd here in Winchester, Virginia. There will be a fun family event held on the Old Town Walking Mall from noon until 4pm. Celebración of Winchester will include music, Latin food, community resources, children’s activities and much more. 

For those willing to travel a little bit there are many fun and educational events in the Washington, DC area. Family fun events, dance parties, museum and art exhibits as well as concerts can all be found during the month of September. 

https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/

So have fun celebrating some of the diversity that our area has been blessed by! 

Dios te doy gracias y te bendigo!

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