16, 1810 — a call to action by priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla to fight for Mexico’s independence from Spain, according to the Library of Congress. This began the 11-year Mexican War of ...

Although a movement toward Mexican independence had already been in progress since Napoleon's conquest of Spain, Hidalgo's passionate declaration was a swift, unpremeditated decision. "Mexicanos, Viva ...

Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September ... This observance starts on September 15 to recognize the Independence Day of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua.

Ballet Folklorico Corazon de la Costa and Ballet Folklorico Imperial will hold a weekend of Mexican dance and music in September to celebrate Mexico's independence. April Chavez is the Santa Maria ...