September 15: Hispanic Heritage Month Begins
Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 through October 15. The dates are significant because September 15 is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively. Our teaching collection includes music, iBooks, video clips, photos, illustrations, and PDFs.
Hispanic Heritage Month / Mes de la Herencia Hispana
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San Marcos iBook
The Castillo de San Marcos National Monument iBook provides a comprehensive history of the fort from 1668 until its transfer to the United States in 1821. Created by FCIT for the NPS as a part of the Hispanic Heritage iBook series. 158 pages + 106 glossary terms, 98 MB download
Tomás Granado: Norteño Music
Norteño music is named for its origin in northern Mexico. At the heart of this colorful style is the diatonic button accordion. Tomás Granado serves as a tireless promoter of Mexican-American culture. Three selections and a bio from the Florida Memory Program.
Florida Maps Collection
A large collection of Florida maps from the Spanish period, arranged in galleries by date. Available on the Exploring Florida Maps website.
Hernando DeSoto in America Video
Twenty minute documentary of Spanish exploration of the Southeast United States from 1539 to 1542. Available on Florida Department of Education on iTunes U.
Gran Quivira iBook
The Gran Quivira: A Blending of Cultures in a Pueblo Indian Village iBook is the story of the Native American Puebloan People and the Spanish attempt to bring roughly 10,000 American Indians into Spanish society. Created by FCIT for the NPS as a part of the Hispanic Heritage iBook series. 76 pages + 76 glossary terms, 52 MB download
Latin Music
Fourteen selections of Latin Music from the Florida Memory Project available in iTunes.
Maps of South America
Over a hundred historic maps of South America from the Maps ETC website. The collection includes complete maps of the continent, regional maps, and individual maps of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Guyana, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela,
Mission San Luis Videos
Eleven clips of Mission San Luis reenactors including a blacksmith, tanner, and musicians from the Florida Department of Education on iTunes U.
Californio to American iBook
The Californio to American: A Study in Cultural Change iBook examines cultural change in Southern California from the Spanish colonial days through the Mexican territorial era to the modern American period through the study of a single ranch. Created by FCIT for the NPS as a part of the Hispanic Heritage iBook series. 132 pages + 50 glossary terms, 77 MB download
Grupo Cañaveral
Grupo Cañaveral is a highly skilled and energetic band that plays traditional music from across Latin America. They perform songs intended to teach listeners about Latin American culture and musical traditions. Seven selections from the Florida Memory Program.
Maps of Mexico
Several dozen historic maps of Mexico from the Maps ETC website.
San Antonio Missions iBook
The San Antonio Missions: Spanish Influence in Texas iBook explores the Spanish attempt to protect their Texas claim by bringing the Christian faith and Hispanic culture to the American Indians there. Created by FCIT for the NPS as a part of the Hispanic Heritage iBook series. 126 pages + 98 glossary terms, 97 MB download
Caribbean Music
Caribbean music varies across the region, and can include rumba, salsa, reggae, and calypso styles. This music typically makes liberal use of percussion instruments like the steel drum, shakers, and claves. Ten selections from the Florida Memory Program.
Ponce de León: Florida's First Spanish Explorer
A two-page PDF about Ponce de León from the “Florida Then and Now” series on the Exploring Florida website.
Central America Photos
Central America photos from the ClipArt ETC website. The collection includes photos of Costa Rica and Belize as well as dolls from the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, and Panama.
Castolon iBook
The Castolon: A Meeting Place of Two Cultures iBook provides an example of the mixing of American and Mexican farmers and ranchers along the US-Mexican border during the twentieth century. Created by FCIT for the NPS as a part of the Hispanic Heritage iBook series. 81 pages + 60 glossary terms, 66 MB download
Jesús Rodríguez: Venezuelan Harp
Venezuelan harp player Jesús Rodríguez immigrated to the United States in 1973 after visiting Washington, DC, with the Venezuelan embassy to play harp. He has enriched Florida culture by sharing his unique traditions through performances and apprenticeships. Four selections from the Florida Memory Program.
Hernando de Soto Arrives and Explores Florida
A two-page PDF about Hernando de Soto from the “Florida Then and Now” series on the Exploring Florida website.
Mission San Luis de Apalachee Photos
A gallery of Mission San Luis de Apalachee photos from the ClipPix ETC website.
San Antonio Missions
Two hundred photos and drawings of the San Antonio missions including Mission Concepción, Mission Espada, and Mission San Juan Capistrano. Available on the ClipPix ETC website.
Pedro Menendez de Aviles Claims Florida for Spain
A two-page PDF about Pedro Menendez de Aviles from the “Florida Then and Now” series on the Exploring Florida website.
Dolls of Mexico
A variety of dolls and marionettes from Mexico from the ClipPix ETC website.
Gallery of San Marcos Photos
Nearly 400 photos of the Castillo de San Marcos from the ClipPix ETC website.
South America ClipArt
Several hundred clipart illustrations of South America including seals, stamps, and landscapes from the ClipArt ETC website.
The Misadventures of Pánfilo de Narváez and Nunez de Cabeza de Vaca
A two-page PDF about Pánfilo de Narváez and Nunez de Cabeza de Vaca from the “Florida Then and Now” series on the Exploring Florida website.
"Hernando DeSoto in America" Stills
Over 200 still photos extracted from the “Hernando DeSoto in America” movie on the Exploring Florida website.
Mexico ClipArt
A collection of illustrations of Mexico from the ClipArt ETC website. Included are historic events, buildings, monuments, and famous Mexicans.
St. Augustine
A two-page PDF about St. Augustine from the “Florida Then and Now” series on the Exploring Florida website.
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument
Photos and illustrations of the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument including Abó survey drawings, Gran Quivira ruins photos and survey drawings Quarai ruins photos, and Salinas Pottery. Available on the ClipPix ETC website.
Caribbean Photos
Photos of dolls and other scenes of Caribbean countries from the ClipPix ETC website.
Caribbean ClipArt
Illustrations of Caribbean countries from the ClipArt ETC website.