Félix Varela: A Father’s Day Tribute to the “Father of the Cuban Homeland”
“I want to be a soldier of Jesus Christ; my destiny is not to kill men but to save souls” As we celebrate Father’s Day, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on the life and legacy of Félix Varela, often revered as the “Father of the Cuban Homeland.” His contributions to Cuban identity and independence […]
The Santisima Trinidad Ship, built in Havana, Cuba
The Santisima Trinidad Ship: The History, Legacy, and Tragic End of the World’s Largest Warship. The Santisima Trinidad ship, also known as Nuestra Señora de la Santísima Trinidad, was a Spanish ship of the line that once reigned as the world’s largest and most powerful warship. Built in 1769 at the Royal Dockyard of Havana, […]
Cayo Hueso y Cuba
Cayo Hueso & Cuban Independence. Key West, Florida, and Cuba have a long and intertwined history that dates back to the colonial period. Key West (called Cayo Hueso by Cubans) was a significant port city in the 19th century and was a popular stopping point for ships traveling between the United States and Cuba. As […]
Cuba’s Independence Day
May 20, Cuba’s Independence day On May 20, 1902, the Cuban flag was raised in Havana for the first time. This date marked the beginning of the Cuban republic; however, Cuba reminded a protectorate of the United States from 1902 until 1934. The US intervened in Cuba’s independence war. We started what was known as […]
Memorial Day
Memorial Day lands on May 31st. It is an American holiday honoring those who died while serving in the U.S. military. Initially, the day recognized those who died during the civil war. But it evolved to commemorate those who passed in all wars. It became an official holiday in 1971. Today, Memorial Day marks a […]