Happy Hispanic Heritage Month from the Staff and Volunteers at TCI

Did You Know

This time frame was chosen by Congress because it coincides with the Independence Days of 5 Spanish speaking countries. In addition, Mexico declared its independence on September 16, and Chile on September 18.

That approximately 15% if the Inn's guests on any given day are from a Spanish speaking country?

That Albert Silva invented the burglar alarm in 1875.

That the Spanish founded South Carolina in 1526?

That the United States adopted the Spanish dollar as its basic monetary system hence the symbol: $

That Pedro Paulet invented the liquid propellant rocket?

That Real y Pontifica Universidad de Mexico was the first university founded in North America?

That the first three people of Hispanic heritage to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor served during the Civil War?

That Juan de la Cierva invented the helicopter?

That Aztec Emperor Moctezuma II (aka Montezuma) commissioned the first zoo in North America?

That some Cuban society ladies donated over $12 Million to assist General George Washington to win the Revolutionary War?

That a group of explorers led by Don Juan de Onate celebrated Thanksgiving before the Pilgrims came to America?

That Rita Moreno is the only entertainer to have won the Oscar, the Emmy, the Tony and the Grammy awards?

That the word for "hello" in Spanish is "Hola" (pronounced O-la)?

Say Hola in The Inn today and make a new friend!

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month