COLUMBUS, Ohio — This National Hispanic Heritage Month, the United States will recognize and pay tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched the nation and society. The month of celebrations will start Sept. 15 and run through Oct. 15.
The month recognizes the contributions that Hispanic Americans have made to the history, culture and achievements of the country.
The first observation began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson. It was then expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover 30 days, according to the National Archives.
The theme of the month this year is "Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together."
Several communities in central Ohio are hosting events to celebrate the month.
You can find some of the events happening this month below:
¡Celebrando! – A Dialogue on Latinx and Hispanic Cultural Experiences - Ohio History Center (800 E. 17th Ave.)
Sunday, Sept. 15, 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Ohio State School of Music Latin American Music Celebration
Argentine guest artist recital: Fabio Mazzitelli and Jiung Yoon - Timashev Recital Hall
Monday, Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m.
Ohio State School of Music Latin American Music Celebration
Peruvian duo artist special: Consuelo Jeri and Coco Vega - Timashev Recital Hall
Wednesday, Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m.
Ohio State School of Music Latin American Music Celebration
Brazilian and Argentine guest artists: Ana Leticia Barros, Cecilia Zabala - Timashev Recital Hall
Sunday, Sept. 22, 6 p.m.
Ohio State School of Music Latin American Music Celebration
Latin American Music Celebration concert - Weigel Auditorium
Tuesday, Sept. 24, 7:30-9 p.m.
Spanish Book Fair - Columbus Metropolitan Library Main Branch (96 S. Grant Ave.)
Saturday, Oct. 12
Latino Heritage Art Show - Blockfort Gallery
Friday, Oct. 18
Day of the Dead celebration - Green Lawn Cemetery (1000 Greenlawn Ave.)
Saturday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
