Dec 12, 2015 · Latino history is American history. Latinos trace their origins to Latin America and other Spanish colonies, both in the Caribbean and in the contemporary United States. These groups …

The National Museum of American History has over 2 million items in its collections, spanning every topic you could think of. And from wooden crosses to baseball uniforms to costume butterfly wings, …

"Mexican America" is a sampling of objects from the collections of the National Museum of American History. The stories behind these objects reflect the…

Each year, people across the United States observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 by celebrating and reflecting on the histories, cultures, and contributions of people …

Latino History / Food History Resources The National Museum of American History’s Food History Team has assembled the following resources, which speak to and reflect the role of food in the migration, …

Roberto Clemente’s Cangrejeros de Santurce contract, 1952–1953 Clemente’s first professional contract was with the Cangrejeros for $40 a week. C ourtesy of Kevin Marshall Roberto Clemente …

Similar notions of ethnicity and culture would also shift for Mexican Americans who were increasingly grouped with other people of mixed Hispanic descent such as Cubans, Puerto Ricans, and Central …

The Program in Latino History and Culture strives to represent Latino communities and their stories throughout the National Museum of American History’s many exhibitions. The projects listed contain …

Feb 28, 2013 · Ratoncito Perez is the tooth fairy of the Hispanic American world. The tradition came from Spain in the late 1800s, passed through children's stories and folk tales. In the museum, I am …

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History preserves our nation’s collections and tells a full and complex history of the United States.