Here are 17 interesting facts about Mexican Independence Day and tidbits about the history of Mexican Independence Day that you probably don’t know: Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a central ...

Wondering, "What Is Cinco de Mayo?" Here's how it evolved into the holiday we know today. The post What Is Cinco de Mayo and ...

On Sept. 16, 1810, parish priest Miguel Hidalgo issued the Grito de Dolores, or Grito de Independencia (Cry of Independence), encouraging revolt against Spanish rule. He and his followers launched ...

Juan Bautista de las Casas leads local troops, seizes government officials, and proclaims allegiance to the cause of Father Miguel de Hidalgo y Costilla. A month later, loyalist residents under ...

Humanitarian and TV personality Ruddy Rodriguez shared a message of common sense and decency at the Mexican Independence ...

The county is named for Father Miguel Hidalgo; "Goliad" is an anagram, minus the silent H. The county was created in 1836 and organized the next year. — Goliad County Facebook Page ...

commemorating the historic speech delivered by Father Miguel Hidalgo in 1810. His words ignited the movement for Mexico’s independence, ending three centuries of Spanish rule. The Way to ...