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Heritage Months
Latino/a Hispanic Heritage Month — September 15 to October 15
Latino/a Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th through October 15th. The Washington College community celebrates Latino/Hispanic cultures, achievements, and heritage through educational programs and events.
GLBT Heritage Month — October
The month of October was chosen to celebrate gay and lesbian history in order to commemorate the anniversaries of the first two gay and lesbian marches on Washington. The first march was in October 1979, and drew over 200,000, and the second in October 1987, which drew over 500,000 and had the first public viewing of the NAMES Project AIDS Quilt.—Bucknell University
Native American Heritage Month- November
In November, Washington College celebrates the culture, achievements, and different heritages Native Americans.Black History Month — February
Black History Month is a celebration of the achievements of African-American and African culture.
Women's History Month — March
Women's History Month began in 1987 when the National Women's History Project petitioned Congress to declare a month in which women are remembered and recognized for their accomplishments. —Bucknell University
Asian Pacific Heritage Month — May
The United States celebrates Asian Pacific Heritage Month in May. Due to the academic year, Washington College celebrates the heritage month in April.
*Resources from Bucknell University.