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Explore Latino, Hispanic, and Latin American Histories
Latino, Hispanic, and Latin American histories are deeply connected to The Huntington’s collections, gardens, galleries, and Southern California region. Explore stories of artists, writers, workers, activists, scientists, and communities whose lives and legacies continue to shape how we understand history, culture, and place.
Labor and Laborers at The Huntington
Natalia Molina, Distinguished Professor of American Studies and Ethnicity and Dean’s Professor of American Studies and Ethnicity at USC—and a former research fellow at The Huntington—is writing a book about the Mexican workforce that has shaped The Huntington’s gardens for more than a century. In this webinar, Molina explores the social and family histories of generations of Latino laborers whose skill, knowledge, and work are part of the institution’s story.
Ongoing Exhibition
Borderlands
A portion of The Huntington’s American art collection is contextualized with contributions from contemporary artists in “Borderlands,” a permanent collections installation that explores an expansive view of American art history.
Explore Stories and Programs
The Orchids of Mexico and Guatemala
A 19th-century book on Latin American orchids prompts a personal reflection on the vulnerability and resiliency of plants, the art of botanical illustration, and the power of portraits as markers of cultural memory.
A Multilingual Map of the Greater Los Angeles Area
Sandy Rodriguez’s YOU ARE HERE / Tovaangar / El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles de Porciúncula / Los Angeles is a multilingual map of the greater Los Angeles area, representing the topography, language, flora, fauna, and land stewardship in the region over time and illustrating the movement and histories of peoples who have called—and continue to call—the area home.
About Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month, observed in the United States from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Sept. 15 is significant because it 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 Sept. 16 and Sept. 18, respectively. Source: hispanicheritagemonth.gov
