Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Friday, September 19, 2008
La Casa's Hispanic Heritage Month celebration recognizes the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the United States, and celebrates Hispanic heritage and culture.
The observation began as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968 under President Lyndon B. Johnson, and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. September 15th was chosen as the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on Sept. 16 and Sept. 18, respectively. The month-long observation was enacted into law on August 17, 1988.
October 12, Columbus Day - or Dia de la Raza - also also falls within this 30-day period.
During Hispanic Heritage Month, America celebrates the culture and traditions of U.S. residents who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America and the Caribbean.
Phone:262.547.0887 • Fax:262.547.0735
 |  |