Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month honoring the culture takes place from September 15 – October 15.
The 2025 theme for National Hispanic Heritage Month is “Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future“. This theme highlights the shared histories, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities, while also focusing on how these cultural experiences can inspire and shape future generations.
Collective Heritage:
Emphasizes the shared experiences, stories, and cultural elements that unite Hispanic communities.
Honoring the Past:
Acknowledges the deep historical roots and the legacies of Hispanic and Latino Americans.
Inspiring the Future:
Looks forward to how these historical foundations and cultural strengths will influence and empower upcoming generations.
The event’s origins date back to 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week, expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to a 30-day period and enacted into law in the same year.
Hispanic American Veterans
Asked to serve their country in time of war, Hispanic Americans displayed courage and valor in the face of adversity. Familiar with discrimination back home, many saw their service as affirming the ideals of democracy. In this presentation, the Veterans History Project recounts their inspirational stories.
The contributions and experiences of Latinos in the United States are an essential part of our nation’s history and culture. The National Museum of the American Latino will showcase the achievements and contributions of Latinos to American history.
Come and immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of the Hispanic and Latino community as we pay tribute to its rich history, diverse culture, and invaluable contributions.
Saturday, September 27
12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Fulton Library
