Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 through October 15 and recognizes the achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans to history, culture, and society.

Hispanic Heritage Month began as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968, but the observance was expanded into a month-long celebration in 1988 by the U.S. Congress.

During Hispanic Heritage Month, several Latin American countries celebrate the anniversary of their independence, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua on September 15, Mexico on September 16, and Chile on September 18.

Throughout the month and all year long, learn something new about the achievements of Hispanic Americans and the events that shaped history through our library resources.

Events

Echoes of the Land: Exploring Native American Music
November 10, 6 to 7 p.m.

Audience: all Location:
Leon County Main Library
Description:

Join Leon County in celebrating Native American Heritage Month with a special music program presented by Dr. Sarah Eyerly, professor of musicology at Florida State University. She will share her research on the music and soundscapes of the Apalachee community at Mission San Luis, as well as the music and sound worlds of Native Americans living in Tallahassee in the 17th and 18th centuries. Learn how music connects deeply to land, culture and identity.
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