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A CIVIL RIGHTS MILESTONE PRESIDENT JFK’S VISIT WITH LULAC IN HOUSTON
September 29, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Event Admission
Presented by C 60 Inc. and Historic LULAC Council 60
September 15, 2023 – January 15, 2024
“President and Mrs. Kennedys remarks were a pivotal moment for Hispanic American civil rights. The Presidents words of inclusivity and equity carry on as part of our familys legacy to help build a more just and peaceful world for all.” Chris Kennedy, nephew
On September 15, National Hispanic Heritage Month begins. The Heritage Society has partnered with the Houston chapter of LULAC to highlight the 60th anniversary of The Kennedys’ visit and the speeches at The Rice Hotel. This special indoor exhibit educates on how November 21, 1963, was a celebration of recognition for Latinos during the Civil Rights Movement of 1954 – 1968.
Other exhibit activities include an opening reception with entertainment, free Houston History Bus Tours by Mister McKinney of Mister McKinney’s Historic Houston, docent-led mural tours, and an evening with subject matter experts about the struggle for Hispanic rights sponsored by Constellation Energy.
Museum gallery admission is only $5 and is located at 1100 Bagby Street. Gallery hours are Tuesdays – Saturdays, 10 AM – 4 PM, and parking is free at 212 Dallas Street.
