Celebrating 120 Years of Hispanic Heritage in Sugar Land 

There’s a celebration right around the corner and you’re invited! This year marks 120 years of Hispanic heritage in Sugar Land. In honor of this milestone, the Sugar Land Heritage Museum is hosting their family-friendly 2^nd annual Día De Los Muertos exhibit at the Sugar Land Heritage Museum and Visitor Center. From now to November 2, the community is invited to learn about the significance of All Saints Day in Hispanic cultures across North, South and Central America. Let yourself wander in the museum and admire personalized altars created by local families honoring their loved ones and lives in Old Sugar Land.

An array of special celebrations and recognitions will be conducted through the extent of the exhibition including:

• Delight in complimentary refreshments, presentations, and other elements to explore our communal past.
  • Event time: Nov. 2 from 1 to 4 p.m.
• Enjoy a vibrant musical ballet folkloric performance.
  •  Event time: Nov. 2 at 1:45 p.m.
• Get blown away with a rhythmic performance by Sugar Land musician Vince Ramos.
  • Event time: Nov. 2 at 2:15 p.m.
• It's not a celebration without a mariachi band performance.
  • Event time: Nov. 2 at 3 p.m.
• Learn about Día de Los Muertos, Hispanic contributions to Sugar Land, and Hispanic genealogy from a featured speaker.
  • Event time: Nov. 2 at 1:30 p.m.
• Let your little one unleash their creativity while crafting their own Día de los Muertos artwork.
  • Event time: Nov. 2 from 1 to 3:30 p.m.

WHERE: 

Sugar Land Heritage Museum and Visitor Center, 198 Kempner St. Bldg. B – 2^nd Floor Sugar Land, TX  77498

HOURS/COST: 

• Museum and Visitor Center Hours:  Tues. – Sat.:  10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• General admission:  Free
• For more information, visit www.visitsugarlandtx.com or call (281) 275-2045.

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