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Smithsonian Latino Center Smithsonian Latino Center
Dedicated to ensure that Latino contributions to art, science and the humanities are highlighted, understood and advanced
National Museum of American History: Program in Latino History and Culture

National Museum of American History: Program in Latino History and Culture
Programs reflecting the distinctive history of Latino communities and cultures in the United States

 
Latino Art and Design
Latino Music Initiative
 
Agriculture
Seeds of Change Garden
The agricultural influence of Columbus' voyages
Shade Grown Coffee Shade Grown Coffee
Many resources—from technical research to sources of "Bird Friendly®" Coffee
Shade-grown Cacao
Research papers on the ecological and social sustainability of cacao farms
Biography
The Great One: Roberto Clemente Walker
United States postage stamps honor this great baseball player
Business
Impacto, Influencia, Cambio
Science, Technology, and Invention in Latin America and the Southwestern United States
History of Aviation and Transportation
Make the Dirt Fly
Online version of an exhibition on the history of the building of the Panama Canal
History of Biology
Description Botanique du Chiranthodendron
By José Dionisio Larreátegui (1805). Scan of the original work on the Aztec Plant “Chiranthodendron”
History of Mail Service
Cuba's Commercial Aviation History
The Pichs Collection explores Cuba's history through postal stamps
Exploring Cuba's Postal History, 1830-1939
Selected objects from the Pichs Collection
History of Scientific Expeditions
Smithsonian Expeditions: 150 Years of Research on Latin America
A look at the complex and rich relationships among scientists throughout the Americas
Identity and Community
A Collector's Vision of Puerto Rico
Art and artifacts documenting the people, history, and culture of Puerto Rico from the 1700s to the present
Celia Cruz ¡Azúcar! The Life and Music of Celia Cruz
Celia Cruz was the undisputed Queen of Latin Music in her native Cuba, in the United States, and around the world
Americanos: Portrait of the Latino Community in the United States: Retrato de la comunidad latina en los Estados Unidos
Portraits reflecting the diversity of the Latino community in the United States
Corridos sin Fronteras
An interactive exhibition that examines the diversity of Latino cultures
Latino Virtual Gallery
An interactive exhibition that examines the diversity of Latino cultures
Unmasking the Maya
A brief view of Maya civilization and its relations between cultures of ancient Mexico and the United States
Migration
Africa's Legacy in Mexico
Essays explore and document black Africa's legacy in Mexico
Santos
Santos: Hispanic-American Religious Iconography Santos: Hispanic-American Religious Iconography
Painted wood carvings of saints
You Be the Conservator: Looking at Objects Inside and Out
An activity to see how museum professionals study and preserve wooden santos from Puerto Rico and New Mexico
Museums
American History Museum
History of science, technology, society and culture in America
Natural History Museum
Dedicated to the natural and cultural history of the world
Portrait Gallery
Portraits of distinguished Americans
Research
Anthropology Department
Cares for nearly 3 million ethnological, archaeological, and physical anthropology specimens from all over the world
Anthropology Library
Research material from anthropology as well as folklore, linguistics, biomedicine and forensic science
Programs
Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
Promotes the understanding and continuity of contemporary grassroots cultures
Folklife Festival
Annual celebration of art, music, crafts, culture and lore
Latino Initiatives
Advances knowledge and understanding of Latino contributions to U.S. history, culture, and society
Publications
AnthroNotes
Museum of Natural History publication for educators
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