When you think of the heroes of the American Revolution, you probably think of Washington, Jefferson, and Hamilton. You probably don’t think of names like Galvez, Lopez, and Alvarez. But alongside Americans, soldiers and sailors from Spain, Mexico, Venezuela, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic fought for the independence of the thirteen colonies.

During National Hispanic Heritage Month of 2020, the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute embarked on a historical journey to uncover important sites across New York City that represent the long-standing relationship between the United States and the Spanish-speaking world. In the series entitled “The Lost Legacy: Hispanic Heritage and the American Revolution,” New York City-based tour guide Andrew Silverstein leads viewers back in time, on a journey through New York during the American Revolution. Silverstein explains the role Spain played in winning the war, visits important Spanish sites around New York City, and remembers the Spanish and Latin American heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice and gave their lives for American independence.

The first President of the United States, George Washington, suggested that the thirteen colonies could not have won without the help of Spain and Latin American nations. It is imperative to recognize that the United States is forever tied to that of the Spanish-speaking world.

To watch the full series, visit: https://queensofiaspanishinstitute.org/the-lost-legacy/