11/4/25

Samuel Slack’s Spanish Language Through Culture class has been exploring the unit “The Story of the Language,” focusing on the origins of Spanish and how it spread to different regions across the globe. Delving into that unit, they visited the National Museum of American History, where they spent time in the Molina Family Latino Gallery. There, students investigated the history of the language and reflected on how Spanish-speaking cultures are represented within the museum’s exhibits. They considered the nuances of these cultures, their similarities and differences, and the ways they have shaped and enriched the larger American story. “This flex block really helped strengthen my connection between U.S history and Spanish-speaking countries,” Claire Harty ’26 said. “The museum did an excellent job giving credit to traditions, cuisines, and trends from other countries that America has used.”